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NAFA Chief Executive Officer Phillip E. Russo, CAE, reveals the names of four individuals recently selected and elected to NAFA's 2017 Board of Directors.

 
NAFA Association News
 
 
   
Don't pass up this final opportunity to save up to $200 off I&E registration costs! Designed around your needs, NAFA’s Institute & Expo (I&E) is the fleet management industry’s largest gathering of fleet professionals. The early-bird savings extension to register for NAFA's 2017 Institute & Expo ends tomorrow, February 7. Click here to register now!

 
 
   
Taking place April 24 in sunny Tampa, Florida, NAFA's International Fleet Academy (IFA) is more than a one-day experience! It’s the kickoff to year-round engagement that will build a global community of peers working together to achieve global fleet best practices!

 
 
   
NAFA proudly announces that author and strategic advisor Lukas Neckermann will be the Keynote Speaker for the International Fleet Academy (IFA), a pre-conference special event on April 24 in Tampa, Florida. Neckermann is Managing Director at Neckermann Strategic Advisors, a consultancy based in London with a focus on emerging new mobility trends and their strategic impact. He has 20 years of leadership experience in automotive, media, and financial services. This special presentation also includes dinner and a free copy of Neckermann's book, The Mobility Revolution, signed by the author. Seating is limited!

 
 
   
You won't want to miss NAFA's 2017 Institute and Expo because this year's conference will feature an additional day of free sessions, open only to Law Enforcement Group attendees! On Monday, April 24, the day before I&E kicks off, Law Enforcement New Product Showcase will take place. OEM representatives will be on hand to preview the latest technologies, as well as answer your questions. Admission to this valuable event is included FREE with your I&E registration, so don't miss out!

 
 
   
On February 27, NAFA Regular Member Douglas Weichman, CAFM®, will assume the role of Fleet Management Director for the City of Gainesville, Florida. The naming of his replacement as Director of the Fleet Management Division for Palm Beach County is forthcoming. Weichman has been with Palm Beach County for over 26 years.

 
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Events and Education
 
   
There is still time to register for NAFA's Essentials of Fleet Management Seminar (EFMS), February 20-22, 2017! This 3-day, live event is your chance to learn alongside a classroom of fleet managers, about the fundamental principles of running an efficient fleet. You will also have the opportunity to network face-to-face with other fleet professionals!

 
 
   
NAFA's latest webinar session, "Electronic Logging Devices: Just the Facts" is a must-attend webinar for fleet professionals! The upcoming ELD mandate is the biggest technological change fleet managers have faced in nearly 30 years. Are you ready? The webinar will be held Wednesday, February 15! Register today!

 
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Upcoming Industry Events
 
   
NAFA's Chapters are the heart of the Association, so don't pass up terrific Chapter Meeting opportunities to learn and grow as a fleet professional!

 
NAFA Chapter News
 
   
Come join the NAFA Mid-America Chapter on February 21 as they explore the science behind "Optimum Replacement Timing and Total Cost of Operations." This meeting will address models that illustrate how replacement timing impacts your bottom line, and a presentation by Anne Nies, Senior Data Strategist at Donlen Corporation. Nies will be on hand to review the importance of replacing and cycling your vehicles.

 
 
   
The NAFA Western Region Safety Day was held on January 10, 2017. This incredible event was sponsored by NAFA Mid-West Chapter and marked the first-time ever that all of NAFA's nine Western Region chapters were able to coordinate meetings at multiple locations centered around one webinar presentation. The webinar, entitled "How to Conduct a Fleet Safety Audit," was hosted by Kate Vigneau, CAFM®, NAFA's Director of Professional Development.

 
 
   
With the North American International Auto Show wrapping up in Detroit a few weeks ago, it's safe to say that "auto show season" is officially upon us. Automakers are showcasing their latest vehicle models, so it's a great time for fleet professionals to see what types of options are available. Click inside to see which NAFA Chapters will be attending auto shows over the next few weeks!

 
Free webinar on the ELD Mandate
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The final rule on electronic logging devices (ELDs) has been released by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The new ELD regulations mandate the use of ELDs for records of duty status (RODS). To understand if your fleet needs to comply, and how to navigate this complicated mandate, watch our webinar, the ABCs of ELD.
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Legislative News
 
   
EPA to Maintain Light-Duty Emissions Standards through 2025, Senate Democrats Unveil $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan, and FHWA Announces Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Guidance

 
 
   
As Members of Parliament returned to Ottawa the week of January 30, 2017 the main issue that was on the majority of their minds was how Canada would continue to engage with the new administration south of the border. Since President Donald Trump’s election in November and then his inauguration in January, Canadian politicians from all political parties have been mostly concerned with the relationship between Canada and the United States.

 
Industry News
 
   
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently accused Fiat Chrysler Automobiles of using software that enabled just over 104,000 of their diesel-powered trucks and SUVs to emit excess diesel emissions. These accusations are very similar to the ones made against Volkswagen last summer, when the German automaker was found to have violated diesel emissions testing with electronic "defeat devices."

 
 
   
National Auto Dealers Association (NADA) is asking President Donald Trump to void the Obama Administration’s move to approve the rules requiring automakers to cut greenhouse gases for model years 2022-2025. Hours after the administration issued its ruling on January 13, NADA President Peter Welch issued a statement, charging that the Obama administration had just made new cars and trucks more expensive to working men and women.

 
 
   
After years of concept art and consumer speculation, Ford executives made it official at the North American International Auto Show, that both the Bronco and the Ranger would be making a return to the U.S. market. They expect the Ranger pickup to hit showroom floors by 2019 and the Bronco to follow suit by 2020.

 
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Inside NAFA
 
   
NAFA welcomes new Regular and Associate Members into the Association. Thank you for making NAFA your association!

 
 
   
It is the strength of our Members like Joseph M. Clark; Michael R. Colbert; NAFA Trustee-Associate Members Bob Martines; and Joel Durham, CAFM®; that has helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.

 
 
   
NAFA proudly announces that Doug Keeley, CEO and Chief Storyteller of The Mark of a Leader, will be the Keynote Speaker for the Association’s annual conference, the 2017 Institute & Expo, April 25-28 in Tampa, Florida. Keeley's concepts of Five Level Leadership have impacted companies like ADP, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Disney, Frito-Lay, General Mills, HP, Microsoft, Pepsi-QTG, RBC, Scotiabank, Starbucks, TD Bank, Universal Studios, Xerox, and many other corporations, associations, and schools.

 
Technology
 
   
All Tesla cars with the HW2 kit, including Model S and Model X vehicles, are now receiving the over-the-air software update that includes the updated Autopilot features, but Tesla CEO Elon Musk notes that it’ll be present only in "non-actuating" mode for the time being.

 
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Sustainability
 
 
   
ExxonMobil has been ordered to hand over documents related to a state investigation into whether it misled the public about the impact of fossil fuels on the climate. The decision is a win for Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, who's trying to determine if the company deceived investors and consumers by hiding what it knew about the link between burning fossil fuels and climate change.

 
 
   
Scott Pruitt, the Trump Administration's choice to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, stated in his confirmation hearing last month that the agency has overstepped its bounds. The former oil industry lawyer and current Oklahoma Attorney General stated that he believes in a "states' rights" approach to environmental regulation, but that he also plans to review California's ability to set it's own air quality and emissions standards.

 
NAFA Store
 
   
One of the most important facets of fleet management is the ability to conduct a lifecycle cost analysis. Unfortunately, for many fleet managers, this can also be one of the most difficult aspects of the job. Thanks to NAFA's Lifecycle Cost Analysis For Fleets, fleet managers can learn all they need to know about lifecycle cost analysis in just three hours! Visit the NAFA Store now!

 
 
   
Are you new to fleet? Do you have questions about RFPs, alternative fuels, and reducing maintenance costs? NAFA’s Fleet 101 Webinar Series makes learning the fundamentals of the fleet management profession more convenient than ever! This eight-part webinar series includes 480 minutes of instruction from nine highly qualified instructors with more than 200 years of combined fleet experience!

 
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One of the benefits of NAFA membership is access to thousands of fleet professionals across North America and around the world. So, if you're looking to fill a position on your staff, then you'll want to make sure you take advantage of NAFA's Career Network. Click inside to learn more about how to get a job posted, and get it noticed by some of the best in the fleet industry!

 
Did You Know?
The early-bird savings extension to register for NAFA's 2017 Institute & Expo ends tomorrow, February 7. Don't pass up this final opportunity to save up to $200 off I&E registration costs! Click here to register now!
 

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