The I&E is a culmination of everything that NAFA does, and in this special message NAFA Executive Director Phil Russo, CAE spells out all that has occurred to make the 2012 edition of the I&E such an extraordinary event.
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The I&E features more than 60 hours of fleet training, education, and workshops including many brand-new sessions designed specifically for veteran corporate fleet managers. The Expo floor is filled with over 250 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services within the fleet industry. In addition, popular events such as the Public Safety Roadeo and the Green Zone return...and this is just for starters.
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Read any good news lately? If you're looking for some, we suggest you pick up the latest issue (April 9 - April 15, 2012) of Bloomberg BusinessWeek at your local bookstore or newsstand. Inside you'll find a conversation with NAFA President Douglas Weichman, CAFM, as well as a half-page ad for our initiative to raise awareness of the fleet profession, Beyond Fleet.
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NAFA's 2012 I&E Keynote Speakers have specifically tailored their presentations to tackle the future of drivers, the cars, and the roads they drive upon.
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With an unprecedented onward rush of attendees and fleet managers coming to the 2012 I&E in St. Louis, MO, NAFA remembers that not everyone will be able to make it to the big show, but that's no reason to remain out of the loop. NAFA members will be able to follow the Institute & Expo online via the popular social networking sites Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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04/18 - Western Canada; 04/19 - Pacific Northwest; 04/26 - Alabama; 05/01 - Wisconsin; 05/03 - Chesapeake; 05/07 - Inter-County; 05/08 - Mid-West; 05/08 - North Central; and 04/21-24 - NAFA's Institute & Expo, America's Center, St. Louis, Missouri.
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Auto-safety regulators proposed requiring cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. to have so-called brake override features to stop a vehicle when drivers press both the brake and accelerator.
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A new report from industry research group the Center for Automotive Research documents that more than $135 billion in federal and state revenue is generated by the auto industry and from drivers and car owners nationwide.
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The rising cost of oil isn't just a hit to the family budget. Businesses are hurt, too. Few are more affected than firms like FedEx. It deploys nearly 700 planes and tens of thousands of trucks and vans every day to deliver packages around the world. And few business leaders are more focused on finding alternatives to petroleum-based fuels than FedEx CEO Fred Smith.
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Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. announced on April 2 that it anticipates significant cost savings for its customers based on the improved fuel efficiency of the rental cars in the Company's 2012 fleet purchase.
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Japanese telemetrics company Crew Systems has developed a driving data recorder for cars and trucks. Crew devised a system that includes a video camera that can record data about driver behavior and GPS location. It captures video and audio of accidents in real-time.
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Senators have introduced the Domestic Fuels Act of 2012; legislation including a provision that would prevent a retailer from being held responsible for damages that could occur as a result of misfueling by consumers. Also, President Obama has signed the 90-day extension of federal transportation funding that was passed by Congress.
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The Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association is encouraging the City of Victoria to put in place more charging stations, which will in turn encourage more electric vehicles.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the first applications for registration of ethanol for use in making gasoline that contains up to fifteen percent ethanol – known as E15. Ethanol is a renewable fuel that can be mixed with gasoline.
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Are new car sales doing well? Manheim Consulting's Tom Webb responds with a big "thumbs up."
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Chrysler Group LLC reported on April 3 U.S. sales of 163,381 units, a thirty-four percent increase compared with sales in March 2011 (121,730 units), and the group's best monthly sales in four years. The Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each posted sales increases in March versus the same month a year ago.
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Ford Motor Company posted its best March U.S. sales month since 2007 – with the Ford Fusion recording its best month ever, Ford Focus and Ford Edge achieving their best March ever, and the F-Series showing the strongest March sales in five years.
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General Motors Co. passed an environmental milestone of sorts in March, when it became the first U.S. automaker to sell, in a single month, more than 100,000 cars that can achieve thirty miles per gallon in highway driving, the automaker said on Monday, April 2.
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On April 3, Volkswagen of America, Inc. reported 36,588 units sold in March, a 34.6 percent increase over prior year sales and best March since 1973.
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Collins Bus Corporation announced on April 2 a complete re-design of their Type A bus. Unveiled at a recent dealer meeting, the new bus represents a culmination of several years of research and development based on input received from a wide range of customers, dealers, and employees
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Sunday it is opening investigations into engine fires in 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and 2010 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. NHTSA said it has received two complaints of engine compartment fire in 2011 Cruze cars. Both complaints were received within the last month and said engulfing fires resulted in total vehicle loss.
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NAFA welcomes new Members and Affiliates into the Association.
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Jim Garland and Linda A. Socia, CAFM mark big anniversaries with NAFA this month.
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It is with deep regret that NAFA Fleet Management Association announces the passing of Don Rappeport at the age of 85. He died peacefully on Friday, April 6, 2012, surrounded by his loved ones.
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NAFA’s annual Institute & Expo is the largest event of the fleet management industry - no other show gets as many fleet managers as NAFA’s show! Are you registered yet?
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In 2011, the Association made a commitment to safer fleets by creating NAFA’s Safety Advisory Council. That commitment continues with the Association’s inaugural Safety Leadership Awards, which will be presented at NAFA’s 2012 Institute & Expo in St. Louis on April 22.
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Fleet managers from throughout North America will be rolling up their sleeves and picking up paint brushes and hammers as they help make a difference in the local St. Louis community. Come be a part of this worthwhile event!
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The educational session, Innovative Cost Savings That Make A Difference, has the answer to the question of where fleet managers they find new opportunities to materially reduce fleet-related expenses.
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In an educational session entitled Alternative Fuel Vehicle Grant Funding, fleet managers receive advice on how to get grants to help cover the costs of transitioning to a sustainable fleet. This session is among sixty valuable opportunities at NAFA’s 2012 Institute & Expo.
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The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) announced on April 12 the election of Sandra Lee, Director, Worldwide Fleet Safety for Johnson & Johnson, as NETS Board Chairperson for 2012 and 2013.
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In preparation for NAFA's 2012 I&E in St. Louis, a playlist of songs has been published through iTunes. While it will not be immediately apparent why the theme of the mix is headwear (after all, this is a Fleet association, not a Hat association), all will be revealed come the big event, the 2012 I&E.
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Woburn, MA-based Terrafugia Inc. said Monday that its prototype flying car has completed its first flight, bringing the company closer to its goal of selling the flying car within the next year. The suspicious observer might have looked twice at this news, considering it appeared one day after April 1 (or April Fools Day), but it is no joke.
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NAFA's Risk Management Guide can be a lifesaver for the fleet professional, and their need to minimize risk, and for the month of April you can purchase it at twenty five percent off the regular price. Your only risk is passing up this great offer!
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Miami Beach, FL; Montebello, CA; Northbrook, IL; London, ON; Leesburg, VA; Gilbert, AZ; Gaithersburg, MD; Greenville, SC; Chicago, IL; Miami Beach, FL; Charlotte, NC; and Louisville, KY.
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There's good news and bad news on distracted driving in Texas. Crashes and fatalities are down slightly, and that's good. But, distracted driving incidences still cause thousands of crashes each year, and most drivers believe that using an electronic device while driving doesn't affect performance.
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We're here! Are you? NAFA's 2012 I&E in St. Louis, MO starts this Saturday and there has never been a more exciting time to attend the premier event for fleet professionals. Register today at www.nafainstitute.org! Don't miss out!

FleetFOCUS Newsletter © 2012 NAFA Fleet Management Association

 

NAFA's Chapters are an important element to the Association, so now you can find your meeting listings in the Chapters department of FleetFOCUS!
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NAFA's Chapters are an important element to the Association, so now you can find your meeting listings in the Chapters department of FleetFOCUS!
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Congratulations, you just got a promotion! Best wishes on your retirement! Now what do you do?
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Congratulations, you just got a promotion! Best wishes on your retirement! Now what do you do?
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Three online, searchable networking databases will put you in easy touch with all your NAFA colleagues.
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Three online, searchable networking databases will put you in easy touch with all your NAFA colleagues.
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These virtual neighborhoods allow members to easily email others within that community with specific fleet questions.
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These virtual neighborhoods allow members to easily email others within that community with specific fleet questions.
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Designed to help you quickly find references and educational resources.
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Designed to help you quickly find references and educational resources.
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NAFA cares about your privacy. If you prefer not to receive email marketing information from NAFA Fleet Management Association, you have the option to request to be removed from our records by emailing info@nafa.org with such a request. NAFA may use the information you provide for additional NAFA programs, services, and products that we see as being beneficial for you. You will have the option of responding to such an email message with a "click here" directed to info@nafa.org, if you so choose to opt out of future email messages. NAFA does not sell or rent email addresses of prospects, nor does NAFA sell or rent email addresses of our Members and Affiliates.
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NAFA cares about your privacy. If you prefer not to receive email marketing information from NAFA Fleet Management Association, you have the option to request to be removed from our records by emailing info@nafa.org with such a request. NAFA may use the information you provide for additional NAFA programs, services, and products that we see as being beneficial for you. You will have the option of responding to such an email message with a "click here" directed to info@nafa.org, if you so choose to opt out of future email messages. NAFA does not sell or rent email addresses of prospects, nor does NAFA sell or rent email addresses of our Members and Affiliates.
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NAFA's Law Guide For Fleet Professionals provides the tools to enable a fleet manager to recognize legal challenges and discuss them with legal experts.
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NAFA's Law Guide For Fleet Professionals provides the tools to enable a fleet manager to recognize legal challenges and discuss them with legal experts.
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