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NAFA News
The I&E is a great place to not only find new customers, but also build long-standing relationships.

This will allow candidates to concentrate on
areas of weakness, and ultimately succeed in the challenging and rewarding NAFA CAFM program.

Our speakers and topics hit the mark, focusing on many current issues facing Fleet Managers.

Still Time to Save!

Due to high demand, NAFA has created an Advanced Fleet Management Seminar for seasoned professionals or those enrolled in the CAFM program.

Oleksy has been nominated twice as Fleet Manager of the Year, and was the recipient of the award this year.

Headline News
Blind spot detection and warning systems could prevent 457,000 crashes each year in the United States.

Up-to-date manufacturer information and pricing makes the vehicle selection process for fleet managers fast, simple and accurate.

The CAW has reached a settlement with General Motors, covering the closure of the Oshawa truck plant scheduled for July 1, 2009.

Toyota and Lexus models have earned 11 segment awards, out of a possible 19, in the 2008 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability StudySM; more than any other manufacturer, for the third consecutive year.

Ray Crews, a former Ford Motor Company Commercial Fleet Sales Manager, will be assisting the Azure sales team in its effort to enroll Ford dealerships in key markets across the United States.

E-filing of Form 2290 began in August 2007.

Naylor, LLC

ARI, Automotive Resources

SPOTLIGHT ON LEGISLATION
Marketing of zero-emissions, electric low-speed trucks is now permitted in Canada

Safety tax credit legislation is introduced in the Senate, the EPA says "No" to Texas and fleets with 25 or more heavy vehicles must now file excise tax forms electronically.

ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE
The required total volume of renewable fuels mandated by law to be blended into the fuel supply will remain at 9 billion gallons in 2008 and 11.1 billion gallons in 2009.

Under the bill, Massachusetts must replace at least half of its vehicles with hybrids or AFVs by 2018.

The first of three guides that will lead to creation this fall of Canada's Offset System for Greenhouse Gases were launched.

Ohio Green Fleets is a voluntary certification process to which Ohio Fleet Managers apply.

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Career Corner
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Chapter Highlights
2008 Industry Calendar - See What's Happening in Your Area

Membership Benefits You
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