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Back in March, I wrote to alert all NAFA Members that the Association would undertake several major data-collection projects. I write now to ask for your help in providing your feedback in the most important portion of our efforts: a survey to determine such important aspects as your motivation for joining NAFA and remaining a member of the Association; your familiarity, use and satisfaction with NAFA’s products, programs, and services; your issues of concern; and your image and overall satisfaction with the Association. You can click on this link, or copy and paste it in to your browser address line: https://www.research.net/r/NAFA2018 Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=497050&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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NAFA has been named to the Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC), as a strategic partner. In this alliance, NAFA will represent and advocate for the fleet and mobility profession in a partnership that will directly impact vehicle safety and security. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=496702&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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Attend the industry's largest gathering of fleet professionals! NAFA’s annual I&E provides a convenient and valuable opportunity for both new and veteran fleet managers and industry suppliers to get the tools they need to be successful and increase their networking power. In 2018, NAFA will present its most education-packed, networking-friendly conference yet. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=496044&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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Trade Show News Network, the leading resource for the trade show, exhibition, and event industry, has named NAFA’s Institute and Expo (I&E) to its list of the 2017 Top U.S. Trade Shows. The ranking is based on net square footage of trade shows in the United States. I&E ranked number 201 of all U.S. events. The 2018 I&E is April 24-27, in Anaheim, Calif. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=496700&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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International Fleet Academy – Where are You? Advancing on the Mobility Continuum, takes place on Monday, April 23. Radical change is here, in the form of more sharing, greater autonomy, and an explosion of mobility technology. More than ever, fleet professionals need education and peer networking to stay up to date on the mobility continuum and all it entails for the industry. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=497695&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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Enhance your 2018 Institute & Expo experience by learning how to navigate the challenging needs of managing crises. Attend NAFA’s pre-conference event, Are You Really Ready? The Critical Role of Fleets Before, During, and Post-Disaster, taking place on Monday, April 23. With fires raging in California and Western Canada and hurricanes and torrential floods hitting the southern United States, the past year has been epic in generating lessons learned from preparation through execution to post-event. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=497696&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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The slate of NAFA webinars for 2018 is now online, including "Essential KPIs All Fleet Managers Need To Track," which takes place Wednesday, May 16. In this session, Pete Allen, Executive Vice President, MiX Telematics, and Grady Kelly, Senior Manager, Asset Management, Archrock, will describe the top Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that all fleet managers should be tracking, and how they can be used to improve safety, efficiency, and compliance. 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. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=496048&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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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. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=496050&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 0.15 percent month-over-month in March. This brought the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to 130.8, which was a 5.4 percent increase from a year ago and the lowest level since last July. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=497537&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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NAFA thanks the Chapters whose contributions will help supercharge this year's Institute & Expo. Your involvement and backing of the education offered to the fleet industry adds to the excitement of I&E and is sure to make this year's event the best yet! Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=496047&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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NAFA's New England Chapter held its March 21 meeting at the Toyota Regional Office in Mansfield, Mass. Guest speaker Stephen McGill, Research Scientist at Toyota Research Institute in Cambridge, provided an overview of the autonomous vehicle industry and technology, the current and forthcoming challenges to the marketplace, and a look into the crystal ball at the future of automated vehicles. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=496417&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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Features in this edition: On March 26, the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a notice and request for comment “on existing Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations that may need to be updated, modified, or eliminated to facilitate the safe introduction of automated driving systems-equipped commercial motor vehicles onto our Nation’s roadways.” On April 1, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic logging device mandate (ELD) went into full effect, requiring most commercial motor vehicles to have a compliant ELD in the cab to track the driver’s hours of service. On April 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the completion of the Midterm Evaluation process for the greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and light trucks for model years 2022-2025. On April 3, the White House announced that David J. Gribbin, President Trump’s Infrastructure Advisor, would be stepping down from his post to pursue other opportunities. Gribbin is the key architect of President Trump’s $1.5 trillion infrastructure proposal, which was unveiled last February. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=496052&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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Features in this edition: In a continentally integrated industry such as North American automaking, rules made in one country have an impact beyond borders, and the industry in Canada has fought to achieve common North American environmental regulations to avoid disparities seen by the manufacturers as unworkable.In early April, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrator Scott Pruitt announced a push to ease the stiffening of automotive fuel-economy regulations for the 2022 through 2025 model years. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=496053&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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It is the strength of our members including Jim Baker; Daryl S. Gilpin; Lawrence Anstee, CAFM®; Patrick M. Bartole, CAFM; Robert Charette, CAFM; Michele L. Davis, CAFS®; Robert W. Gibson; Michael P. McDonald; Robert L. Sizemore, CAFM; and Donald J. Trivison; that has helped make NAFA the strongest association in fleet management today. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=496055&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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At NAFA's I&E on Wednesday morning, April 25, the Law Enforcement New Product Showcase will be, for the first time, an exclusive breakfast event for LEG fleet and mobility professionals. OEM representatives will preview the latest technologies, as well as answer your questions. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=496045&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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Come to NAFA's Institute & Expo (I&E) in Anaheim, Calif., this April and experience great new additions to the event, including all-new features to the I&E Expo floor. Reinforce what you will learn in I&E education sessions by visiting knowledgeable vendors on the I&E Expo floor. Discover the latest technologies at the Expo, providing you with a one-stop shop for resources that will save you time and money. Make connections, build new relationships, and strengthen existing partnerships. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=496046&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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Your Sustainable Fleet Management Certificate from NAFA gives you in-demand knowledge and a highly respected credential. Your skills will matter: sustainability is a topic organizations can’t afford to ignore, and transportation-related sustainability is a top priority. Take the first step toward becoming an accredited NAFA Sustainable Fleet. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=496049&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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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. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=496051&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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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. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=496057&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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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! Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=496058&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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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. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/naf-nwl/articles/index-v5.asp?aid=496059&issueID=57912 to view the full article online.
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