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When you join NAFA, you’re not just making a purchase or consuming something, as you would by, say, subscribing to a magazine or attending a sponsored conference. When you join NAFA, you become part of something. Something bigger than yourself, where, as the saying goes, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. When you join NAFA, you are making a statement that you care about your profession and want to make it better. In short, you’re not just a consumer, you’re part of the fabric of the organization.
 
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NAFA doesn’t sell or give away your information to marketers, period. In fact, the NAFA board has a rule in place preventing the sale of our member’s information to outside parties. NAFA doesn’t even print email addresses in the member directory or in the online networking database.
 
 
 
   
NAFA's annual conference, Institute & Expo (I&E), has eclipsed its conference and Expo registrations record previously set in 2013. With the final numbers in hand, NAFA proudly announces that 1,166 fleet professionals registered for its 2018 I&E, which took place April 24-27 in Anaheim, Calif. I&E remains the industry's largest learning and networking event by bringing together the most fleet professionals year after year.
 
 
 
   
The NAFA Foundation, a not-for-profit charitable organization formed in 1976 to support the vehicle fleet industry, reached a milestone by raising more than $26,000 in just 10 days – headlined by Element Fleet Management’s $15,000 kick-off pledge. The NAFA Foundation launched its capital campaign on April 24, 2018, at NAFA's annual Institute & Expo. Element announced its pledge that day, providing significant momentum to the campaign.
 
 
 
   
The entire fleet industry looks forward with excitement to the largest gathering of fleet professionals: NAFA's 2019 Institute & Expo, being held in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 15-17, 2019. If your organization is interested in presenting and has a compelling topic idea, or if you want to recommend a strong speaker to be a part of I&E 2019, we want to hear from you.
 
 
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Events and Education
 
   
The slate of NAFA webinars for 2018 is now online, including "Leveraging Your Fleet Telematics Data for Insurance Savings," which takes place this Wednesday, June 6. Commercial fleet insurance costs continue to rise and present financial challenges to business owners and fleet managers. Learn how to integrate telematics operational data into underwriting, pricing, and claims processes for better efficiency and customer service. Register now and expand your skillset through these informative education opportunities.
 
 
 
   
When you’re new to fleet, how will you develop your superpowers? Gain a career-long advantage in eight quick and easy webinars with NAFA's Fleet 101 Webinar Series. Better-informed professionals run better performing fleets – and this program will familiarize you with the fundamentals of every aspect of fleet management. You’ll learn in-demand skills you can apply immediately to start adding value to your organization’s operations.
 
 
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The EV revolution: are you ready?
LeasePlan USA
There has been more news in the United States on electric vehicles and the charging infrastructure in the last three months than in the past three years. For fleets, that means understanding how this will impact future vehicle purchases. Watch LeasePlan’s CEO, Tex Gunning, explains how you can go electric.
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Legislative News
 
   
Features in this edition: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a preliminary report on the self-driving vehicle that struck and killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona, on March 18, 2018.
 
President Trump has instructed Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to launch an investigation into the threats posed by imported automobiles and auto parts on national security. The investigation, previously used to impose tariffs on aluminum and steel, sets up an avenue for Trump to slap tariffs on auto imports.
 
On May 24, Representatives Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) and John Larson (D-Conn.) introduced legislation promote national security and jobs through the use of natural gas to fuel heavy-duty trucks and fleet vehicles. H.R. 5959, the Natural Gas Parity Act of 2018, would incentivize the use of natural gas-fueled vehicles by extending the expired Alternative Fuels Tax Credit of fifty cents per gallon through 2022.
 
 
   
A new global report on mobility and emerging transport trends, The Global Mobility Industry Outlook for 2018, points to potential growth for fleet managers in Canada and rapid evolution for transport in general, as traditional vehicle ownership models advance to meet the expectations of today’s consumer and traveler.
 
 
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NAFA is undertaking a philosophy that will guide the fleet industry into the mobility evolution. Review your Association's core values and mission to see how we're leading.
 
 
 
   
The NAFA Foundation, the non-profit, charitable organization aligned with NAFA Fleet Management Association, just released an issue definition paper entitled Creating a More Productive Relationship Between Procurement and Fleet. It focuses on one of the big issues in the fleet industry – the relationship between procurement professionals and fleet professionals.
 
 
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Fleet operators are faced with the daunting task of mitigating risk and improving driver safety amidst an environment of budgetary constraints and expense cutting measures. Fortunately, experience and statistics show that well-informed decisions and proactive measures can provide lasting value and predictable outcomes. Ultimately the biggest factor in determining the likelihood of experiencing a crash is the ability and behavior of each driver behind-the-wheel. Take a step toward improved results.
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Sustainability
 
   
NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Webinar Series educates fleet professionals on proven methods to develop sustainable fleet initiatives, offering the tools and skills that help fleets and fleet professionals like you succeed in your sustainability goals.
 
 
Microsoft introduces Truck Routing technology tailored to the industry
Bing Maps
Gone are the days of consulting a roadmap for directions. Now we can get guidance from our phones. While access to consumer navigation systems has made life easier, routing specific to commercial vehicles is not just a need, but a requirement in fleet management. See how the Truck Routing API from Microsoft unlocks intelligence tailored to the industry.
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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 the overall organization.
 
 
 
   
How does lifecycle cost analysis help quantify the decision-making process for determining when a piece of equipment needs replacing? How can you use benchmarking principles to ensure your fleet operates optimally? NAFA’s Financial Management Guide examines these questions and more!
 
 
Employment Listings
 
   
See NAFA's current fleet professional job postings and learn how you can find your next position or your organization can add openings to the NAFA.org Career Network page.
 
 

 

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