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NAFA’s Institute & Expo (I&E) is the fleet management industry’s largest event. Designed around your
needs, I&E provides a convenient and valuable opportunity for you, whether you're a new fleet manager
or a veteran fleet professional. Get the education sessions and connections you need to be at your best! It's all happening next week, so don't miss out -- register now!

 
 
   
Ford Motor Company has announced that they will be adding another vehicle to their police fleet lineup. The automaker unveiled the Ford Police Responder, a modified Fusion hybrid sedan that fights crime and smog. After its debut at the New York International Auto Show, the Fusion Responder will head to Tampa to be displayed during NAFA's 2017 Institute and Expo! Don't miss your chance to experience this first-of-it's-kind vehicle!

 
 
   
Are you looking for a one-stop destination where you can find out everything that's taking place at I&E? Download the 2017 NAFA I&E app and you'll have the entire conference in the palm of your hand! Stay up to date with the latest event news, view the full conference schedule, and more. Click inside for details!

 
 
   
Taking place next week, April 24, in sunny Tampa, Florida, NAFA's International Fleet Academy 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!

 
 
   
The clothes are packed, the registration is done, and the hotel room is booked... or are these things still on your to-do list? With NAFA’s 2017 Institute & Expo kicking off next week, you will want to take one last look at your checklist to make sure you have every detail in order.

 
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Events and Education
 
   
In NAFA's next webinar session The True Cost of Compliance, Fleetio Sales Manager Will Yarbrough will explore the latest regulations around fleet vehicle inspections and outline what fleets need to be doing to strengthen inspection processes and avoid hefty penalties and inflated costs. This is a "must-attend" webinar for fleet professionals! It will be presented Wednesday, May 17. Register now!

 
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Although used vehicle values have declined in five of the last six months, it has not been the collapse that many analysts have warned of for more than a year due to increasing wholesale supplies. In fact, what weakness we have seen is probably more a result of excessive new vehicle inventory, not used. At retail, the used vehicle market remains healthy, and dealers have needed only a modest decline in auction pricing to maintain acceptable inventory turn rates.

 
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NAFA Chapter News
 
   
NAFA's Great Lakes Chapter is holding its annual Cleveland Safety meeting this Wednesday, April 19. The meeting will be held at Boss Pro-Karting where participants will race indoor electric go-karts and then attend a safety meeting!

 
 
   
NAFA thanks the Chapters who helped supercharge this year's Institute & Expo. Your contributions and excitement are sure to make this year's event the best yet!

 
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
 
   
Lawmakers Seek Funding Agreement to Avoid Shutdown, NAFA Weighs in on NHTSA Connected Vehicle Tech Proposal, and House Committee Seeks to Curb Traffic Fatalities

 
 
   
Past Conservative Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, who was instrumental in negotiating the original North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994, spoke to the Liberal cabinet on April 6. This was monumental as Canada does not have a history of governments inviting past Prime Ministers who originate from a different political party.

 
Industry News
 
   
Ford Motor Company has issued three recalls since March 29. The first involves about 231,000 vehicles that are equipped with 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder engines, which pose a potential fire hazard. The second involves approximately 211,000 vehicles with door latches that are prone to easily breaking. The third involves 52,000 F-250s that can roll away when parked. These issues are expected to cost the company over $295 million to resolve.

 
 
   
Most any driver on the road has experienced car trouble. Whether a blown tire, a broken ball joint, or a blown head gasket, we've all been forced to deal with unexpected vehicle maintenance. However, a new study conducted by AAA found that exactly one-third of drivers in the U.S. would be unable to afford an unexpected vehicle repair without going into debt.

 
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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 Linda A. Socia, CAFM® that has helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.

 
 
   
NAFA is saddened to report the passing of Associate Member Mary Olson, Regional Sales Manager for Wheels Inc., and member of NAFA's North Central Chapter. She passed away at the age of 60 on Friday, April 7 due to complications of a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

 
Technology
 
   
As reported by the New York Times, rather than incentivizing work by raising wages, or bringing drivers on as staff with predictable hours and benefits, Uber instead uses psychological tricks.

 
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Sustainability
 
 
   
As reported by TheDetroitBureau.com, Hyundai Motor Co. has not been as quick to tap into the electric vehicle market as other automakers. However, the Korean automaker is set to change that this year by releasing it's first-ever EV in 2017 and by planning an assortment of electrified models set to debut under the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands.

 
NAFA Store
 
   
How does lifecycle cost analysis help quantify the decision-making process for determining when a piece of equipment needs replacing? How can you use benchmarking principles to ensure your fleet operates at its optimum? NAFA’s Financial Management Guide! examines these questions and more!

 
 
   
Fleet management will always involve a certain level of risk; the key is to minimize risk wherever and whenever possible. NAFA's Risk Management Guide provides fleet managers the ability to identify, quantify, and treat risk across their fleet and throughout their overall organization.

 
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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?

NEXT WEEK IS NAFA'S INSTITUTE & EXPO, APRIL 25-28 IN TAMPA, FLORIDA. THERE'S STILL TIME TO BE A PART OF THE EVENT OF THE YEAR FOR FLEET PROFESSIONALS. VISIT WWW.NAFAINSTITUTE.ORG AND REGISTER NOW!

 

 

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