After weeks of intense judging by industry leaders, the finalists for NAFA’s 2016 Fleet Excellence Awards have been chosen. The Fleet Excellence Awards (or FLEXY for short) were designed to shine a spotlight on those who have impacted fleet management in both the corporate and public fleet segments during the previous year.

Dan Ricci, Global Big Data Automotive Industry Leader for IBM Corporation will be a Keynote Presenter at the 2016 Institute & Expo , April 19-22 in Austin, Texas, Ricci’s thought-provoking presentation will inform attendees where fleet fits into it, and what fleets can get out of it.

The largest fleet product and service show in the fleet profession is at the I&E. For two days, the Expo floor will be decked out with the game-changing items that will bring efficiency, safety, value, and sustainability to your fleet. This is one show you can't afford to miss!

With it's host of experienced keynote speakers and intensive educational courses, it's easy to see why NAFA's Institute and Expo is a home run. But if you're looking for a way to unwind before the Expo begins on April 19, or if you're still on the fence about registering, why not think about heading down a few days early to take in a baseball game or two?

If you've been thinking about working towards your CAFM^® or CAFS^® designation, but are still on the fence about doing so, you're in luck! If you are planning to attend the Institute and Expo this April 19-22, you will have the chance to take the program for a test drive! There's never been a better time to become CAFM^® or CAFS^®-certified!

When you are called in to see your boss’ boss and are asked about the zero-percent financing ad they saw on TV, are you prepared to answer correctly? What You Need To Know About Fleet Costs And Economic Trends will cover the view at a macroeconomic level, industry sector specifics, geographic influencers and the age-old question of centralized or decentralized.

This session will examine best practices in Enhancing Officer Safety Behind The Wheel. A distinguished panel of experts and fleet managers will discuss alternative technologies and fleet practices concerning: conspicuity, strength of vehicular materials and ballistic protection, officer comfort, visibility and alertness dealing with various visual and mental distractions, and other vehicular features and characteristics that affect officer safety in the police car.

Does senior management want to demonstrate sustainable leadership? Are they looking to fleet to make some major improvements? This may lead you to consider and analyze alternative fuels options. The course Alternative Fuels and Choosing the Right Fuel Technology will provide a comparative overview of alternative fuel options and help you determine what fuel technology is right for your fleet.

Every market has different needs and requirements and as a global fleet manager, you’re responsible for managing the bottom line. How you structure regional and global deals is critical to managing drivers, streamlining reporting, identifying challenges early on, and coming in on target. Find out more with the session Global Insights for Bottom Line Value!

Register for International Fleet Academy (April 18) and Institute & Expo (April 19-22) and get the full measure of global fleet expertise from the sources that know the ins-and-outs of this continually expanding aspect of the business world! Find out more inside!

NAFA will be hosting an Opening Night Awards Party on Tuesday, April 19 at the Austin Convention Center. The Fleet Excellence Awards (FLEXY) are true industry awards for the fleet management profession. Designed to celebrate fleet professionals in seven categories, the FLEXY recognizes the best and brightest in the field.

Mingle, discuss, learn, and share. NAFA makes it easy to strike up conversations with established thought leaders and fleet peers alike. Networking has never been as accessible as it is at I&E!

Neither NAFA, nor the Institute & Expo (I&E) have any relationship with companies called either Global Housing Corp. or Exhibitor Housing Services, and they have no right to use NAFA's name or iconography for any reason. If you are contacted by Global Housing Corp. or Exhibitor Housing Services, do NOT give any of your personal or financial data.

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Company: MiX Telematics
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MiX Telematics is a leading global provider of fleet and mobile asset management solutions delivered as SaaS to customers managing more than 550,000 assets in more than 120 countries. In the U.S., MiX Telematics is known for providing the best customer support, including Service for Life on all solutions and dedicated account managers who proactively monitor customers’ systems for optimal use. The company's products and services provide fleets of all sizes with solutions for efficiency, safety, compliance and security.