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If you ever wanted to help shape the future of the fleet and mobility industry, or if you aspire to be a leader in this ever-evolving profession, NAFA has a great opportunity for you: a seat on the NAFA Board of Directors, a select group of representatives that determines NAFA’s strategic direction, focus, initiatives, and programs. Three seats on the Board will be open for election in the 2019 term, and you may be just the right person to fill one of those seats!
 
NAFA Association News
 
   
It is widely known throughout the fleet industry that obtaining a Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM®) certification through NAFA provides a major career advantage to the fleet professionals who earn it, as well as their organizations. Monster.com recently released a report outlining the top 10 best certifications to receive to boost your salary and the CAFM made the list!
 
 
   
Save yourself time and paperwork in the 2019 invoicing cycle. Organize a year's worth of NAFA membership renewals into one single, concise, annual payment. NAFA's Invoice Convenience Option — a once-yearly process — returns and can reduce your finance requests, clarify accounting, and consolidate your colleagues' membership renewals with NAFA into a single dues cycle.
 
 
   
NAFA is conducting a survey on a topic that is of high importance to the industry. Please participate in NAFA's 2018 New Vehicle Acquisition Survey and help NAFA quantify where fleet professionals currently are on this subject. Please access this survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Acquisition19
 
 
 
   
Now online, NAFA presents a first-of-its-kind video – Advancing on the Mobility Continuum – that outlines the significant evolutionary changes that are impacting the use of fleets, and then the steps fleet managers can take to prepare for these changes. This video training was created by NAFA to guide fleet professionals into becoming fast studies on strategies and tactics for incorporating mobility techniques into their fleets and products. It has four hours of experts’ presentations and discussions about where mobility is taking fleets and tips and ideas to prepare fleets of any size.
 
 
   
NAFA gathered eight of the foremost experts in fleet disaster preparation and execution to create the new fleet training video, The Critical Role of Fleets Before, During and Post-Disaster. The video instructs on the proven techniques, case studies, and lessons learned in this critical area of fleet management. This video – now available online – addresses the multiple strategies and that will help guide fleets before, during, and after disasters. It doesn’t matter where your fleet is located; disasters arise from wildfires, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, ice, snow, and much more. This expert instruction will prepare fleet professionals to attack crises with confidence.
 
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Toyota Motor North America
Pep Boys
NCSFA (National Conference of State Fleet Administrators)
Events and Education
 
   
The slate of NAFA webinars for 2018 is online, including "The Keys to a Successful Global Safety Program," which takes place August 15. Register now and expand your skillset through these informative education opportunities.
 
 
 
   
Register now for NAFA's Essentials of Fleet Management Seminar and get early bird pricing! This three-day, live event this October in St. Louis is your chance to learn alongside a classroom of fleet managers about the fundamental principles of running an efficient fleet. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to build a network of peers who are experiencing the same challenges you are, and can help you find solutions.
 
 
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NAFA Chapter News
 
   
On July 17, more than 130 fleet professionals enjoyed the 27th edition of NAFA's Wisconsin Chapter golf outing. The theme this year was "carnival," and the excitement and laughter throughout the entire day were non-stop.
 
 
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Legislative News
 
   
 
Congress is taking up tax repeals on heavy trucks, regulations on natural gas vehicles, and highway infrastructure. Meanwhile, NAFA weighed in on the Senate's autonomous vehicle legislation.
 
 
 
   
In 2015, the federal Liberals ran and won on – among other things – the implementation of a national carbon tax to combat greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The federal government remains committed to keeping the tax on track for its implementation next year. Since then, the rare moment of federal-provincial harmony has largely evaporated.
 
 
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Inside NAFA
 
   
Thank you for making NAFA your association!
 
 
 
   
In order to provide NAFA members with the most valuable segment-specific programs possible, while facilitating greater input from - and communication with - the many segments of the fleet market, NAFA’s Board of Directors is revamping its committee structure into a "communities"-based platform. This engagement initiative will begin in April 2019.
 
 
   
NAFA’s Fleet Discipline Certificates offer a jolt of education and ideas that are targeted to individual fleet disciplines, for professionals who are not yet ready to tackle the full Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist (CAFS®) and Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM®) programs.
 
 
 
   
Gain a career-long advantage in eight quick and easy webinars. Better-informed professionals run better performing fleets – and NAFA's Fleet 101 Webinar Series 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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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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Microsoft introduces Truck Routing technology tailored to the industry
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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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