A Global Fleet Card Solution
If you’re a global fleet manager looking for a fleet card solution, you should consider that Shell is in 32 different countries and has over 50 years experience.
NAFA Fleet Management Association Announces Its Class Of 2015/2016 CAFS® Graduates
NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to announce its Class Of 2015/2016 Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist (CAFS®) graduates. The CAFS® designation identifies excellence in fleet knowledge, and is the first step to attainment of Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM®) status.
“The NAFA CAFS® program proves an individual’s expertise in four of the eight disciplines of fleet,” said NAFA Chief Executive Officer Phillip E. Russo, CAE.
READ MORE for a list of the graduates
Leadership Nirvana
In his video clip, LeasePlan USA CEO Mike Pitcher says, “Nirvana occurs when you love what you do, when you love the people you do it with, and you love the people you do it for.” LeasePlan has been lauded many times as a great place to work so these are not idle words.
Mike has written an insightful new book: Seven eLements of Leadership for the New Breed of Leader. Amazon members can download the book to any mobile device for free from May 9-13.
In an industry blessed with fine leaders, we were delighted to be present at I&E when Past President Claude Masters, CAFM was honored with NAFA's Distinguished Service Award. So well deserved!
Janice Sutton
Editor in Chief
LeasePlan USA Invites Company Drivers to Participate in Global Survey
LeasePlan USA is launching a global driver survey to collect insight into company drivers' behaviors and preferences. Through the results, fleet managers can discover common thinking, pain points and reactions from drivers who are consistently on the road.
The survey is conducted by independent research company, TNS, in 22 countries. All the information obtained is confidential.
The company will report back findings for the United States, as well as global results.
Fleet managers who would like their drivers to take part in this survey can register here. They will then receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to participate.
The survey closes on May 19.
Are the Solutions to Distracted Driving Really What We Want?
People should never text and drive. That’s the message from carmakers and governments, just like “drink responsibly” is the watchword of distillers, the fine print admonition you find in their ads near the image of the woman in a bikini scarfing cocktails at the volleyball net and inviting you to join the fun. Talk about mixed messages.
Of course people should never text and drive. Many of the suggestions offered in this debate have promise and merit. But while a lot of talk is devoted to stopping texting while driving, what’s really going on is that our automobiles and laws are changing to allow us to do just this: text while driving.
