NAFA Goes to Washington
NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) will conduct a congressional briefing on alternative fuels and federal fuel policies this week in Washington, DC.
The briefing, titled “Converting Vehicle Fleets to Alternative Fuels: Federal Policies Key for Reducing U.S. Dependence on Foreign Oil,” is hosted by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and produced in coordination with Transportation Energy Partners (TEP) and NAFA. The briefing takes place Tuesday, April 1, 2014, from 8:30 am to 10 am in the Capitol Visitor Center Auditorium.
Telogis’ Tim Taylor: The (Surprisingly Fast) ROI of Telematics
When we talked with Tim Taylor, Chief Client Success Officer at Telogis, we asked him to give us his thoughts on the value proposition for fleets considering telematics solutions, and how quickly a fleet can see a return on investment.
“I see companies understanding that in the era of the 'connected everything,' the Internet of things, the customer can get better visibility and the supplier can provide a better service when multiple things are connected; the job for the customer, the tablet for the worker, the ERP system for the company, and what the vehicle is doing. In that interconnectedness we keep improving things and making them more efficient. It is very powerful.
"We say: if you can measure it you can manage it. When you connect things and you provide a scorecard the company starts changing behavior. We see customers transformed in a matter of three or four months. Literally, they will save the money that they invest in a matter of months. If it takes more than six months I would be surprised. It is a matter of being committed to using the information, having executive sponsorship and a team that engages - and then you launch."
NTEA Member Survey Results Reveal Positive Outlook for 2014
With the work truck industry maintaining slow growth and a stable business environment, many companies are in the midst of developing future plans and strategies. To keep members apprised of how truck equipment companies are faring in the current market, the NTEA provides targeted resources and information that offer insight into expectations for hiring, sales levels and business growth patterns.
NAFA Reveals Finalists for FLEXY Awards
The Fleet Excellence Awards (or FLEXY for short) shine a spotlight on those who have impacted fleet management in both the corporate and public fleet segments during the previous year. Three finalists were chosen for each of the seven categories.
Winners will be announced during the Second Annual Fleet Excellence Awards Gala on Tuesday, April 8 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN during NAFA's annual conference.
Alternative Powertrains Present New Challenges for the Global Fleet
The new challenge for international fleet managers is mapping the driving patterns of their drivers and linking them to the correct powertrain. Belgian company TCOPlus has developed a tool and an approach to help fleets make the right decisions.
Global warming and the effect of Co2-emissions have initiated a focus on reducing the footprint of our beloved vehicle. The European Parliament has pushed OEMs to produce environmentally friendly cars while many governments have found the social acceptability of taxing cars based on their Co2-emissions.
In the earlier stages of this evolution, switching to diesel cars was a quick win. Diesel technology improved tremendously, making these cars fun to drive. For many fleets with international sourcing programs, diesel vehicles became the one size fits all answer in Europe, reducing (tax) cost, reducing Co2-emissions and providing a fun driving experience.
