NAFA Connection

On Monday July 15, members of NAFA's Ontario Chapter traveled to downtown Toronto where they presented their event cheque at the Hospital for SickKids to the SickKids Foundation. NAFA Ontario donated $14,000 on behalf of NAFA.

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At the request of attendees of NAFA's 2013 I&E, we are providing the videotaped deposition that was presented as part of National Safety Council CEO Janet Froetscher's well-received closing keynote presentation. This video shows the consequences companies can face.

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The Invoice Bundling Option -- a once-yearly process -- returns for 2014 and can reduce paperwork, clarify accounting, and can free your collective membership with NAFA from inconsistent dues-cycles. In order to participate in the bundling, you must take action now. This will be the only time for the 2014 renewal year that your company can elect to participate in this option.

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NAFA Member and 2013 FLEXY nominee John Dmochowsky, CAFM, Senior Sales Fleet Manager for Mondelez International, discusses the importance of building and maintaining a safety culture within the entire organizational structure.

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Legislation would increase the required insurance minimum for motor carriers from $750,000 to $4,422,000; Members of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee debated the possibility of increasing the 18.4 cents per gallon federal gas tax at a July 13, 2013 congressional hearing; and NAFA writes to FMCSA and NHTSA.

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published on July 12 a fresh version of regulatory guidance regarding driver breaks for meals and "other routine stops," as the previously issued guidance can in effect discourage breaks, FMCSA said, or discourage drivers from recording them in their logs.

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The electrification of commercial vehicle fleets is well under way and worth paying attention to. One of the companies leading the charge in this area is AMP Holdings and its subsidiary Workhorse. The company is behind a line of medium-duty commercial-grade electric trucks.

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Under CAFE standards approved last August, automakers' 2,025 fleets must average 54.5 miles per gallon—which would make them nearly twice as fuel efficient as currently required. Design experts say future models could include lighter materials, more aerodynamic shapes, or more powerful engines.

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Upgrading more than 1,000 of Indianapolis’ public safety vehicles to engines run on electricity or cleaner-burning fuels would save $8 million over five years, a new task force report said. Replacing those non-pursuit public safety vehicles with cleaner cars is a key part of Mayor Greg Ballard’s plan to convert the entire city fleet to alternative fuels by 2025.

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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association.

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NAFA’s Fleet Management Seminar offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow fleet professionals. A great stepping stone, this Seminar provides you the opportunity to learn the fundamental principles and practices of successful fleet management. Get ahead of the crowd and save by taking advantage of early bird pricing -- register before September 23!

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