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If you always wanted to help shape the future of the fleet and mobility industry, now is your opportunity to make a difference! NAFA is seeking four candidates for its 2018 Board of Directors. To be considered for the NAFA Board of Directors, you must complete the Candidate Consideration Form found here. Completed forms are due back to NAFA by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday, October 30, 2017.

 
 
   
The slate of NAFA webinars for the second half of 2017 is now online. NAFA webinars are available for FREE for NAFA Members (Regular and Associate) as an exclusive benefit of membership. Registration for non-members is $25. Register now and be prepared for these informative education opportunities. Case Studies of Green Fleet Activities in Canada takes place next Wednesday, October 25, so register now!

 
 
   
Are you just beginning your fleet career? Do you need a refresher about RFPs, alternative fuels, and reducing maintenance costs? NAFA’s Fleet 101 Webinar Series makes learning the fundamentals of the fleet management profession easier than ever. This series gives you a solid foundation in the eight disciplines: Asset Management, Business Management, Financial Management, Information Management, Maintenance Management, Risk Management, Vehicle Fuel Management, and Professional Development. Click here to order the Fleet 101 series bundle now!

 
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Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased 2.77 percent month-over-month in September. This brought the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to 134.9, which was a record high for the fifth consecutive month and a 6.3 percent increase from a year ago. On a year-over-year basis, all major market segments saw gains, including midsize cars. Luxury cars, pickups, and vans outperformed the overall market.

 
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The Northeast Annual Tri-Chapter Ride N' Drive event takes place October 23 at The Imperia in Somerset, N.J. Meet with sales professionals from the OEMs, network with fellow fleet professionals from the New Jersey, New York-Intercounty, and Philadelphia Chapters, and get an update on what is happening with NAFA. Take a seat behind the wheels of the latest and newest vehicle technologies in the automotive industry.

 
 
   
Come learn, network, and check out the latest developments in fleet services and products on October 24. Attend the next Old Dominion Chapter meeting at Thunderbolt Indoor Karting in Richmond, Va. Then, take your places on the starting grid, get set, and go racing!

 
 
   
Make plans to attend NAFA's Great Lakes and Tri-State Chapters during the annual Fall Educational Seminar, on November 7, in Perrysburg, Ohio. This year's theme is the connected, autonomous, and electrification of transportation which continues to have a profound effect on the fleet industry. Consultant Lukas Neckermann will be the keynote speaker. Neckermann is a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), Adjunct Instructor at New York University, and has lectured and taught courses to executives from over 40 countries. He is frequently called upon to present material outlined in his book, The Mobility Revolution.

 
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There has been more news in the United States on electric vehicles and the charging infrastructure in the last three months than in the past three years. For fleets, that means understanding how this will impact future vehicle purchases. Watch LeasePlan’s CEO, Tex Gunning, explains how you can go electric.
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A few topics of interest include the Senate's approval of a bill pertaining to the testing oh highly autonomous vehicles, the EPA's consideration of changes to the current blend of biofuels, and the DOT's search for public input on a number of different regulations.

 
 
   
As the federal government under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau approaches its third year - the midpoint of its current mandate - renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) continue. The ramifications of a still highly-uncertain multi-round set of discussions will be felt by all sectors in Canada, particularly in the auto sector, and more if talks continue along their currently discouraging track.

 
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It is the strength of our Members like William Hockridge, Chris C. Mannino, William J. Hoysgaard, Melvin L. Garrett, and Carmine Pascucci that has helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.

 
 
   
On September 28 and 29, NAFA's U.S. Legislative Counsel Patrick O'Connor and NAFA Vice President Jeff Jeter met with individuals in Washington, D.C., to strategize legislation that will be beneficial to the fleet and mobility industry. This was part of a two-day "fly-in" that concluded with participation in congressional briefings and congressional visits.

 
 
   
Neither NAFA, nor the Institute & Expo (I&E) have any relationship with lodging companies regarding events such as the I&E, and they have no right to use NAFA's name or iconography to promote their services. If you are contacted by a vendor selling I&E hotel rooms, they may not be legitimate. These companies typically ask for payment up front, too. NAFA does not do business with any third-party company for I&E room blocks or housing and will not be held liable for those who are deceived by this misleading notification. NAFA will announce I&E lodging options in December.

 
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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 presentation, fleet managers can learn all they need to know about lifecycle cost analysis in just three hours!

 
 
   
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 optimally? NAFA’s Financial Management Guide examines these questions and more!

 
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Learn more about current fleet professional job postings and how your organization can add openings to the NAFA.org Career Network page.

 

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