The May/June issue of NAFA's FLEETSolutions features an extensive interview with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Raymond P. Martinez. The magazine is a benefit of NAFA membership and also includes interviews with NAFA President Patti Earley, CAFM; NAFA Past President Bryan Flansburg, CAFM®; a look at the current fuels market; and vehicle wraps as a branding option.
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NAFA Communities is our new online supertool for you to access segment-specific programs and content to perform your job better. It will accelerate your networking among like-minded peers to increase your ability to solve problems. It will give you a stronger voice in NAFA to provide the guidance, support, and leadership to make the fleet and mobility industry more vibrant and important.
Hot topics on NAFA's Communities this week include: Fleet Safety Point Programs, Telematics, Reservation Software, Adoption of Law Enforcement Vehicles into the Motor Pool, and Reimbursement Programs.
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Pulling driving privileges from fleet drivers is not one of the more exciting duties of a fleet manager, but it is an absolute necessity at times. When drivers are not driving safely or have bad driving habits, it puts your employees, other drivers on the road, and your company or organization at extreme risk. When evaluating if you should suspend driving privileges from a driver, it is important that you collaborate with other departments in your organization or institution such as Risk Management, Human Resources, and Legal, notes Kathy Wellik, CAFM, Director at Iowa State University.
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Merchants Fleet's Brad Jacobs presents four successful strategies that have resulted in significant cost reductions for fleets across various industries. When fleets approach total cost of ownership reductions, it's important that you have stakeholder buy-in, continuous review, and a data-driven approach.
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NAFA’s Online Buyer's Guide is the most effective way to present and learn about the products and services you use. Plus, with the Online Buyer's Guide's RFP Automator, you can make the process of reaching out to these companies easier and more effective, and for suppliers, increases your audience. As a NAFA membership benefit, you can request project bids from the vendors of your choice.
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Transparency and clear, consistent communication are keys to fostering productive relationships between fleet management, city officials and internal clients. Mario Guzman, CAFM, Support Services Director for the City of West Palm Beach, Fla., told attendees of I&E's government workshop session that lack of time fosters misunderstanding. That's a barrier to communication and relationship-building with city managers, who often are too busy for substantive conversations. That’s why Guzman decided the direct approach was best, so he began emphasizing concise overviews, or “elevator conversations,” to make sure his department’s needs were conveyed.
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“We pick up driving habits from the first time we get behind the wheel...some are good, some bad, and some are absolutely ridiculous. Instilling a good safety attitude from the top down in your organization is key to protecting your drivers.” That was the message from Phil Moser, Associate Director of Global Driver Safety, Syneos Health, in his presentation at I&E. A former police officer, Moser has seen it all when it comes to traffic crashes, a great many of which could have been avoided with simple common sense.
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Cost-effectiveness is an ongoing challenge for fleet managers, who are responsible for maintaining a fleet with the right number and right kinds of vehicles. Meeting operational needs while controlling fleet size is a juggling act, and it can make cost control and vehicle utilization difficult. In a presentation at I&E, Juan Gabarro of ZipCar and Jean Pilon-Bignell of Geotab discussed how data capture and telematics can help produce a car-sharing business model that helps managers walk the fine line between efficiency and utilization.
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Statistics show that technology has had a positive effect on driver safety and that drivers are benefiting from automated safety features. In 1972, there were 25 driving fatalities per 100,000 accidents; by 2017, that figure had been reduced to 11.4 per 100,000. Real-time driver alerts have reduced collisions by 60 percent. Fleet managers are also reaping the benefits of technology-enhanced driver safety, with some fleets having achieved an overall loss reduction of 50 percent according to Jennifer Haroon, Chief Operations Officer with Nauto, a California-based transportation technology company that develops automotive hardware and artificial intelligence-based data platforms.
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Pathogens like toxic mold and dangerous bacteria have reached pandemic levels throughout North America and constitute a significant workplace health threat. That’s particularly true of fleet vehicles, which are constantly exposed to microbial infection. In his presentation at I&E, Stephen Dunn, CEO of Purifyd Systems, warned that seat belts, steering wheels, door panels, and airflow systems are breeding grounds for dangerous bacterial contaminants and must be disinfected regularly.
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Register now for NAFA's Essentials of Fleet Management (EFMS)! This three-day, live event October 7-9 in Phoenix, is your chance to learn alongside a classroom of fleet managers about the fundamental principles of running an efficient fleet, and if you’re studying for the CAFM ® or CAFS ® exams, EFMS will be a great learning tool. 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. Click here to learn more and register now.
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The slate of NAFA webinars for 2019 is online, including "How to Reduce Your Fueling Expenses by More Than 20 Percent with On-Site Fueling," which takes place Wednesday, May 22. NAFA webinars are available for FREE for all NAFA Members as an exclusive benefit of membership. Registration for non-members is $25. Register now and expand your skillset through these informative education opportunities.
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NAFA presents the webinar, "Powered by Biodiesel: The Future of Clean Diesel Technology for Fleets," on Thursday, June 6. Join us for this webinar opportunity to learn more about the compelling case for biodiesel and why it may make sense for your fleet, now and in the future. NAFA webinars are available for FREE for all NAFA Members as an exclusive benefit of membership. Registration for non-members is $25.
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Imagine NAFA Fleet Management Association bringing, direct to your workplace or chapter meeting, the trusted and relied-upon education typically found at Association seminars. Now, there's no need to just imagine it. NAFADirect brings fleet and mobility training to you!
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Agile Fleet, in cooperation with NAFA, announces the release of its comprehensive E-Book titled The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Fleet Utilization & Achieving a Right-Sized Fleet. The E-book was written by Ed Smith, President and CEO of Agile Fleet, and Kate Vigneau, CAFM, NAFA’s Director of Professional Development. It includes “how-to” guidance for completing a fleet utilization study as well as case studies and success stories from many public and private fleet managers.
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Looking at trends in weekly Manheim Market Report prices, April began with the continuation of the traditional spring bounce in appreciating values. Three-year-old vehicle values in aggregate saw gains in the first two weeks of April, which pushed prices higher than the beginning of the year. The month ended with aggregate prices stable but non-luxury prices continuing to see gains.
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Respected longtime NAFA Regular Member Thomas Spence, CAFM, Colonel U.S. Army (Ret.), passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Along with a distinguished military record and service to the country, he will also be remembered for his service to NAFA's Board of Governors (the precursor to NAFA's current Board of Directors). "Tom was a great man, and a real military hero," said NAFA CEO Phillip E. Russo, CAE. "He helped start the Old Dominion Chapter and was very active in the chapter and on the Board back in the day."
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Join us at these local networking and fleet education events. If you have problems registering online for any of these chapter meetings, please contact Chris Goyette, NAFA’s Senior Manager of Chapter and Community Relations, at cgoyette@nafa.org, or 609-986-1047.
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After a meeting with the President on April 30, Democratic leaders announced that they had agreed with the President to work towards a $2 trillion infrastructure plan.
Leaders of the Senate Environment and Public Works and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committees seek to ramp up work on a six-year surface transportation funding bill.
Representatives have reintroduced legislation to repeal the federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks, the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2019.
The EPA and California are both in the process of creating plans to address air pollution coming from diesel engines’ nitrogen oxide emissions.
The Florida Senate unanimously passed a bill on May 1 that would allow self-driving vehicles to be operated in Florida without a human on board.
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The Federal government carbon tax started on April 1 in four provinces: Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. The federal government has acted on the promise to impose a carbon tax in provinces and territories that did not have their own system in place. The new carbon pricing will increase the price of gasoline in these provinces by 4.4 cents a liter this year, reaching 11 cents a liter by 2022. In fact, gas prices went up as the new federal levy kicked in.
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Tourette Syndrome isn’t often linked to fleet, however Stuart Ellis-Myers – a past NAFA Institute & Expo keynote speaker, three-year FLEXY Award emcee, and current board member of the NAFA Foundation – has found an intriguing way to incorporate them.
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Do you want to employ individuals who know how to achieve ROI, can calculate TCO, and are ready on day one to "do fleet" the way you need it done? Are you looking for a job in fleet and mobility and want to speak to employers who need your skills? Updated weekly, NAFA's Career Network is the best place to get your career opportunities noticed.
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