The Incredible Importance of Fleet Succession Planning
Although it’s great to see a number of new people entering the fleet industry, most companies and organizations are not doing enough in the way of fleet succession planning - and that poses potential risks.
6 Tips to Keep Your Fleet in Top Shape
By Bill Jones, Managed Maintenance, Element Fleet Management
Keeping your vehicles and drivers safe, productive and on the road is essential to achieving your organization’s sales and service goals
So, what can you do to keep your fleet in top shape?
READ MORE to learn the 6 tips that will help you keep your fleet in top shape!
AFLA in Orlando: Networking (and Fun) in the Sun
Greetings from Orlando, where we are in the midst of yet another fantastic AFLA conference. The event kicked off with a WIFM (Women in Fleet Management) breakfast and networking event, with over 150 attendees (the biggest WIFM event so far!) where Dr. Bridget Cooper offered some insightful tips on how to manage stress, build upon passion and connection, and generally find calm in the storm.
This year AFLA Conference had 524 attendees overall, 108 of whom are fleet managers (that’s a 20% growth in fleet managers since last year). The event is at the JW Marriott Orlando Grand Lakes - which is a stunning facility with lakes, kayaking, golf, etc. - and everyone seems to love it!
There are just a few too many conference highlights to mention here, but chief among them were the announcement of AFLA’s new Mini-MBA program, and some great sessions on hot fleet topics (like information security, for example). It's been a great experience!
Ted Roberts
President
NAFA Announces Holman Parts Distribution as New Sustainability-Accredited Fleet
(PRINCETON, NJ – September 27, 2018) – NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, announced Holman Parts Distribution as its next accredited fleet via NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program.
Holman Parts Distribution has successfully demonstrated that a credible sustainability plan is in place, and real, meaningful progress is being made toward reducing its total emissions and the negative environmental impact made by extraneous carbon fuel usage. Holman Parts Distribution joins an ever-growing list of NAFA-accredited fleets that are bringing positive action and quantifiable value to their organizations.
Merchants Fleet Management Grows Industry Expertise and Leadership with Market Expansion
Hooksett, N.H. September 24, 2018: Merchants Fleet Management announced today the expansion of its sales team to a fourth Sales Region to continue to fuel the company’s rapid market expansion.
The announcement of the new region includes hiring three industry veterans as Regional Vice Presidents to lead the Southeast Region; Bill Stueber, Mike Combs, and Dusty Cummins. In addition to the Southeast Region, Jon Keller, Regional Vice President, will lead the Central Region, Diana Holland, Regional Vice President will lead the Northeast Region and Jeff Thomas, Regional Vice President will lead the West Region.
