NAFA Fleet Management Association

Will we be seeing you at the Fleet Safety Symposium next month? From June 24-26, take time to dissect your fleet safety protocols and talk through solutions for the future. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities, group exercises, and expert-led discussions aimed at fostering a proactive approach to safety management. Early bird rates end soon – register today: https://bit.ly/3ASbpK6

"Conversations about decarbonizing the US economy often center on electrification. It is an important tool for carbon reductions but is just one of the tools that will be needed. Vehicle fleets are diverse and deliver a variety of critical services. Fleets include police cars, delivery services, fire trucks and ambulances, long haul trucks and specialty vehicles like trash trucks, school buses and utility repair trucks; one size does not fit all. Fleets operate in cities and suburbs and in rural areas with large distances to traverse. Fleets need a variety of lower carbon technologies and practices to reduce their emissions, and the mix will evolve over time as technologies improve. For example, EV technology is still not suitable for most long haul trucking; costs are too high, distributed charging is underdeveloped and ranges are insufficient. Low carbon fuels like renewable diesel, renewable natural gas and hydrogen are more likely to be the technology choices today to fuel the vehicles that ensure your grocery and big box stores are stocked up. Fleets that operate out of a central depot and have predictable travel like suburban school buses and delivery services can be great candidates for EVs. Those same services in rural areas where distances are greater may not be suitable for EVs; no one wants their kids stranded on the side of the road because their electric bus ran out of battery power. Technology does not stand still. Battery costs are expected to come down, closing the big cost gap between EVs and internal combustion vehicles. This will reduce the economic burden on fleets as they transition. Technologies like fuel cells, which use chemistry to generate electricity to power a vehicle, are also developing rapidly. The mix of technology choices ten years from now may look quite different than they do today. The ICE and fuel distribution system have a 100 year head start. It will take time to develop the electrical infrastructure to support EV charging, whether at home, the workplace or on the road, and the similar systems for hydrogen or other alternative fuels. We also have to expand the capacity to produce and distribute the electricity and other fuels to where they are needed. We need to take advantage of every operational and technology opportunity to reduce the energy intensity of fleet operations; the lowest carbon fuel is the fuel we don’t consume. Fleet decarbonization is going to take time, and the technology pathways will evolve for vehicle manufacturers, power companies and fuel providers. Policies will have to be flexible enough to adapt. If policies written today become too prescriptive we could lose out on the opportunities that better technologies will present tomorrow. Fleet managers are working every day to understand these trends and chart their course to lower emissions fleet operations." Learn more about NAFA's Legislative & Advocacy efforts: https://bit.ly/3sQWaAk

How can you get inside a #fleet driver’s head so that they make the best decision every single time they get behind the wheel? In NAFA’s members-only #FLEETSolutions Magazine, find out how gamification can motivate behavior and self-correction: https://bit.ly/3EzHTeV

🌐 Elevating Our Vision: NAFA's Strategic Plan Updates 🌐 In our most significant strategic pivot since 2020, NAFA is broadening its vision from focusing solely on fleet and mobility education to recognizing our members as essential contributors in a rapidly evolving global landscape. This shift is a testament to our belief in the indispensable role of fleet and mobility professionals, now and in the future. Key elements of our updated strategic plan include: ●Thought Leadership: Establishing NAFA as the go-to source for innovation, insights, and industry leadership. Our goal is to amplify the success stories within our community and beyond, showcasing the impact of our collective expertise. ●Member Value and Engagement: We're redefining what it means to be a NAFA member. Beyond access to top-tier educational content, we're enhancing networking opportunities, fostering a diverse and inclusive community, and providing platforms for our members to share their voices and stories. ●Advocacy Efforts: Strengthening our advocacy initiatives to ensure our members have a powerful ally in their corner. From local and state levels to the broader industry landscape, we're committed to representing and championing the interests of our community. As we roll out these strategic updates, we invite you to join us in this journey and learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Hwy16h Your insights, experiences and participation are invaluable as we work together to elevate the fleet and mobility profession. #NAFA #FleetExcellence #StrategicUpdate

Registration for the Business Management Online Bootcamp ends Monday! Take advantage of this opportunity to become a well-informed business manager. Elevate your fleet operations by gaining access to: • NAFA’s Guide to Business Management • Business Management Study Guide • (4) 90 minute live sessions • (1) Online Business Management Certificate exam • Professional Certificate – upon passing of exam (optional) Join us starting May 7: https://bit.ly/3J1LCDv

Next week, join us for a Sustainable Fleet Technology webinar, "Hydrogen: Considerations in Fleet Use", focusing on how# hydrogen can be used to power #fleets. Registration for this webinar is free for all. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RFphik

The Business Management Online Bootcamp is quickly approaching! Register today to take advantage of Early Bird savings. Engage in instructor-led lessons, questions and answer sessions, and have access to a knowledgeable expert. Following completion of the course, have a chance to obtain your Business Management Certificate! Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3J1LCDv

2,100+ fleet professionals from 46 U.S. states, 14 countries, and 6 Canadian provinces convened last week in San Antonio, Texas for #NAFA2024, the premier fleet event of the year. View NAFA's recap of the 2024 Institute & Expo in the NAFA Featured Article: https://bit.ly/3QsMuF9

Another successful I&E has come to a close, and we want to thank you for joining us. We hope you gained knowledgeable insights, forged meaningful relationships, and had some fun! Mark your calendars for April 28-30, 2025, because we’re heading to Long Beach, California! https://bit.ly/3WemvF4

Congratulations to our Innovations Showcase Winner, Samsara! Your product, AI-Powered Safety Solutions, was voted most innovative by our fantastic attendees. Samsara is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which allows businesses that depend on physical operations to harness IoT (Internet of Things) data to develop actionable business insights and improve their operations. Samsara operates in North America and Europe and serves tens of thousands of customers across a wide range of industries including transportation, wholesale and retail trade, construction, field services, logistics, utilities and energy, government, healthcare and education, manufacturing, and food and beverage. Learn more about Samsara's mission to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy at bit.ly/44aMb7L