Insurers Aim to Track Drivers Through Smartphones

Progressive was the first U.S. insurer to install a device called the Snapshot into car dashboards to monitor their customers’ driving habits over a 30-day period. Based on their mileage and hard brakes, customers could be eligible for a discount on their monthly payments.

Now Progressive has challenged more than a dozen tech entrepreneurs and mobile developers to take the next step: track when a driver slams on the brakes or speeds with a simple smartphone app it can launch next year — an app that will be as accurate as the Snapshot.

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Guerilla Mentoring for Women at AFLA Conference

The Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA) is once again excited to have Women in Fleet Management (WIFM) kick off its Annual Conference. The WIFM sesssion is open to all conference registrants and this year will feature Kathy Korman Frey facilitating an educational session on her system of Guerilla Mentoring. Make sure to come early and catch this great session on Sunday, September 7th starting at 4:30 PM.

What’s Changed – And What’s Stayed the Same – In 75 Years

With 75 years in the Fleet biz, Wheels has seen a multitude of changes -- including more diversity of client types, and more new ways to serve clients -- but their basic value proposition remains the same.

NAFA’s CAFM Program Can Make All the Difference

This expert fleet manager credits NAFA's Certified Automotive Fleet Manager program with helping to advance his career -- and says that the program has become more important to the industry than ever before.

28 Years of Opportunities, Thanks to NAFA

This industry expert credits 28 years of NAFA involvement with endless opportunities to improve and expand his career -- including training, networking, certification, and more.