NAFA Connection

Beginning this month, NAFA’s U.S. Legislative Counsel Patrick O’Connor takes the first steps in expanding NAFA’s government affairs work. Thad Woody recently joined Kent & O’Connor to assist Pat in the many important legislative tasks. Together, Pat and Thad will ensure that NAFA is not only at the table with lawmakers and legislators, but that we are starting the conversations and inviting them to our table.

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Dean Sloane, Managing Director of Clean Vehicle Solutions; and Luis Pereira, CFO of Clean Vehicle Solutions presented Mobile Fueling Solutions (MFS)- Virtual Pipeline, a method of providing the refueling infrastructure necessary to make CNG vehicles a viable market alternative to unleaded gasoline and diesel.

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The nationally recognized Drive Safely Work Week begins today, October 7, and runs to October 11. However, the campaign's materials are not dated and may be used anytime throughout the year. NAFA and NAFA's Safety Advisory Council are proud to support the efforts of NETS and Drive Safely Work Week 2013.

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NAFA’s Fleet Management Seminar offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow fleet professionals. Due to overwhelming demand seats have been added, but they going fast. FMS is your best fleet head start, so don't delay. Register today!

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NAFA meets with FMCSA to discuss CDL proposal, some transportation functions continue during government shutdown, and legislation requiring the FMCSA to go through a formal rulemaking process when regulating sleep apnea passed the House of Representatives.

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The United States government is now deep into a partial shutdown, due to the inability of Congress to pass a Continuing Resolution to fund the government’s day-to-day operations. But where the winner-take-all power politics now playing out inside the Beltway may ultimately land the nation’s economy should be seen as the ultimate concern of all Americans.

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced in late-September that it has approved an additional $72.5 million to help fund clean vehicle programs in the state. The goal is to reduce emissions of toxic pollutants and greenhouse gases from cars, trucks, and buses.

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New York plans to introduce an awareness campaign regarding texting, specifying places on state highways where it’s "acceptable to send a text message." It’s part of an ongoing campaign to crack down on distracted driving which has previously concentrated more on enforcement and punishment.

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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association.

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NAFA’s International Fleet Academy, the premier industry event for fleet professionals who manage fleets of vehicles outside of the United States and Canada, is proud to announce platinum sponsors, bronze sponsors, and media sponsors for the event.

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Looking for a new job? Need someone to fill a fleet management position in your company? Put your best foot forward with NAFA's Resume Bank, part of NAFA's Career Network, the place that connects qualified fleet professionals with the employers looking for the best.

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In late-September, LeasePlan USA announced the expansion of its sales team.
Tasked with the responsibility of generating new business relationships are Bob Barna, Sales Vice President of Strategic Accounts, and Steve Arkon, Sales Vice President of National Accounts.

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