NAFA Connection

In this month's First Word, NAFA Executive Director Phil Russo, CAE is challenged by a deck of cards, a stopwatch, a handful of questions, and a chilling thought if this had been a distracted driving situation.

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On Tuesday, June 11, the New Jersey chapter will hold their chapter meeting at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton (near Trenton). The speaker for the day will be Bill Robinson, Vice President International, Wheels, Inc. presenting the topic "Managing Green Initiatives." The cost to attend this meeting is $50.

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Congratulations to the Chapters who won the first-ever NAFA I&E Chapter Challenge! Excitement was in full swing this year! As the weeks approached I&E, most chapters were very close and it came down to mere single digit differences. And the winners are...drum roll, please!

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NAFA is pleased to present complimentary reports courtesy of Utilimarc® consulting group throughout the year. This is a value-added membership benefit, provided only to NAFA Members, as a result of an agreement between NAFA and Utilimarc®.

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NAFA's Fleet Safety Advisory Council is developing a project called "How To Develop A Fleet Safety Program." To make this work in the best manner possible, the Fleet Safety Advisory Council is requesting your help. Please submit your information by June 15.

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An experienced professional, and NAFA New Jersey Chapter Chair, Kristin Leary shares three elements that will show significant results for your fleet's safety plan. This video was produced at NAFA's 2013 I&E in Atlantic City this past April.

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The FMCSA has opened a 30-day public comment period on its plans to survey drivers and motor carriers on ways that drivers can potentially be harassed by the use of electronic logging devices. Also, the EPA has announced a $9 million funding opportunity for the National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program.

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Major automakers and auto dealers told a Senate panel on May 21 that they remain opposed to legislation that would prohibit rental car companies from renting or selling vehicles that are subject to a federal safety recall.

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The Association's legislative voice is unique to NAFA among fleet associations, and that commitment to you, the fleet professional, means we are always "in the trenches" fighting for the best interests and welfare of the fleet industry.

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On May 21, GE Capital Fleet Services announced the results of its 18th annual fleet passenger car maintenance study, which found that overall fleet car maintenance costs increased by seven percent in 2012 compared to 2011.

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A recent study found that British police run up nearly $2 million in repair bills each year pumping the wrong fuel, diesel into gasoline vehicles and vice-versa, into their cruisers, and it’s an error becoming more and more common in the U.S. now that diesel-powered vehicles are rapidly gaining market share.

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Halliburton has announced the deployment of nearly 100 light-duty Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks across several field locations in the U.S. The OEM's bi-fuel trucks were recently purchased as part of a pilot program to be rolled out throughout the Company’s U.S. operations.

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The Arbella Insurance Foundation announced that it will make a text-blocking technology solution more affordable in an effort to curb multi-tasking at the wheel. The company will subsidize the purchase of a Cellcontrol device and one year of enhanced monitoring service for the first 700 people who sign up using a discount promo code.

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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association.

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NAFA’s International Fleet Academy is a three-day conference divided into two parts covering critically necessary information to run a fleet of vehicles outside of North America. This comprehensive event will cover the European, Central American, South American, Australian, Asian, and African fleet markets, and is a "must" for companies and organizations with global fleet responsibilities.

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Rock Anderson has been promoted to Vice President and Chief People Officer for Manheim, effective July 1. Anderson succeeds Lilicia Bailey, who will retire from the company. As a human resources leader at Manheim for more than seven years, Anderson has an understanding of the business and employee culture. He also has well-established relationships with key business and community leaders.

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John Krafcik, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai Motor America, has been named "Automotive Executive of The Year" for 2013. The award for the one-time Ford Motor Co. engineer comes as the Korean carmaker sees a modest – but anticipated — slowdown after several years of record sales growth.

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In mid-May electric car maker Tesla hit the goal of delivering its first profitable quarter in the history of the decade-old company, and since then Tesla’s stock has soared and traded at over $90 per share. At the same time, review giant Consumer Reports said last week that Tesla’s Model S outscored "every other car in our test ratings."

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Pioneer Energy Services, a company that provides drilling services to oil and gas operators, has taken delivery of its first compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle, a 2013 Chevy Silverado 2500HD bi-fuel pickup truck.

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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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