"Despite the exciting headline, I am not announcing my departure from NAFA. In fact, I’m announcing my deeper involvement in the fleet world as CEO of the NAFA Foundation, a position I will hold along with my current position as CEO of NAFA Fleet Management Association."
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The NAFA Foundation, a not-for-profit charitable organization formed in 1976 to support the fleet industry, recently implemented bylaws changes that created a new Board structure and stronger ties to its sister organization, NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA). The NAFA Foundation supports the advancement of the automotive industry through the promotion and encouragement of education and research projects; and receiving, administering, and disbursing grants and contributions.
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Due to the surge in last minute registrations, NAFA has extended Early-Bird registration rates to February 7. You won't want to miss this last chance for great discount rates to attend the industry's largest gathering of fleet professionals! NAFA’s annual I&E provides a convenient and valuable opportunity for both new and veteran fleet managers to get the tools they need to be successful and increase their networking power. In 2018, NAFA will present its most education-packed, networking-friendly conference yet.
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International Fleet Academy – Where are You? Advancing on the Mobility Continuum, takes place on Monday, April 23. Radical change is here, in the form of more sharing, greater autonomy, and an explosion of mobility technology. More than ever, fleet professionals need education and peer networking to stay up to date on the mobility continuum and all it entails for the industry.
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Enhance your 2018 Institute & Expo experience by learning how to navigate the challenging needs of managing crises. Attend NAFA’s pre-conference event, Are You Really Ready? The Critical Role of Fleets Before, During, and Post-Disaster, taking place on Monday, April 23. With fires raging in California and Western Canada and hurricanes and torrential floods hitting the southern United States, the past year has been epic in generating lessons learned from preparation through execution to post-event.
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NAFA will hold a unique panel of top automobile executives who will address significant technological subjects within the industry. The presentation, How OEMs are Addressing Mobility and the Future of Fleet, will occur at NAFA’s annual conference, the NAFA Institute & Expo (I&E), taking place April 24-27, in Anaheim, Calif. This year, fleet professionals are invited to submit questions directly to NAFA for possible inclusion in the panel.
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NAFA announced the launch of its all new www.fleetcertification.org and www.nafasustainable.org websites on January 30. The sites are devoted to education in important subject matter from Asset Management to Professional Development and the necessary steps to ‘green’ fleets.
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The slate of NAFA webinars for 2018 is now online, including this month's offering, "Third Level Telematics." How do you maximize your return on telematics? Find out how to accurately measure the telematics data most relevant to you to calculate your success. 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.
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Developing comprehensive fleet policies is a crucial part of the fleet profession. Is it any wonder that there’s such procrastination about developing fleet policies? If you find yourself having a hard time determining rules, or you can't convince others in your organization of the need for fleet policy, NAFA Fleet Management Association has your solution, and will guide you through the process.
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NAFA's Sustainable Fleet Management Workshop taking place on February 20 in Las Vegas, is a one-of-its-kind certificate program to advance your skills to lead your organization in implementing sustainable fleet practices.
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When you’re new to fleet, how will you develop your superpowers? Gain a career-long advantage in eight quick and easy webinars with NAFA's Fleet 101 Webinar Series. Better-informed professionals run better performing fleets – and this program will familiarize you with the fundamentals of every aspect of fleet management. You’ll learn in-demand skills you can apply immediately to start adding value to your organization’s operations.
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Features in this edition: In partnership with the Ad-Hoc Highly Autonomous Vehicles (HAV) Data Access Coalition, NAFA sent a letter on January 25 to Senate Commerce Committee leaders expressing support for Section 15 of S. 1885, the American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies Act (AV START Act).
Federal regulators have granted the Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) a 90-day electronic logging device (ELD) exemption for rentals not exceeding 30 days. The exemption took effect January 19 and will last until April 19.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is partnering with a broad coalition including industry, academia, states and local governments, safety advocates, and transportation stakeholders to encourage the safe development, testing and deployment of automated vehicle technology.
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In a report released in late January, the Senate Transport Committee shed light on the current multi-departmental approach to the autonomous vehicle issue and problems associated with it. Segments of the government are urging caution in autonomous vehicles while others are pushing for more innovation in the hotly-contested space.
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Thank you for making NAFA your association!
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It is the strength of our members like Katherine M. Croze, Brenda K. Davis, Lynda Dinwiddie, Alan F. Fairfield, and Steven R. Lawrence that has helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today.
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NAFA was shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic passing of NAFA Regular Member Michael G. Baessler on January 12. He was 67. He is survived by his wife Lauren and four children.
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NAFA’s Institute & Expo (I&E) brings many fleet leaders and vendors together from around the world. With that volume of travelers, third-party lodging companies, some of which have proven to be scammers, take notice and begin soliciting potential attendees for lodging and travel services. NAFA does not work with or authorize any organizations to use the NAFA or I&E names and logos to solicit attendees for lodging and cautions attendees to be diligent, through several tips.
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NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Webinar Series educates fleet professionals on proven methods to develop sustainable fleet initiatives, offering the tools and skills that help fleets and fleet professionals like you succeed in your sustainability goals.
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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 instructional presentation, fleet managers can learn all they need to know about lifecycle cost analysis in just three hours!
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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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See NAFA's current fleet professional job postings and learn how your organization can add openings to the NAFA.org Career Network page.
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