Emphasis on Education at NAFA I&E
This year's NAFA I&E in Minneapolis features a curriculum of more than 65 classes specifically developed for Fleet Managers -- with timely topics including Technology, Cost Savings, Professional Development, and Green Initiatives.
GM Fleet Picks Telogis Telematics Platform
New Partnership to Leverage OnStar Unveiled at The Work Truck Show
Telogis, Inc. scored a coup last week by winning a partnership with General Motors to provide fleet customers Telogis’ telematics software platform. As GM’s partner of choice, Telogis will use proprietary GM data from the carmaker’s OnStar system in the Telogis location intelligence platform. Fleets will be able to receive information about speed, vehicle location, odometer readings, fuel consumption, and maintenance requirements.
Ed Peper, vice president, GM Fleet and Commercial, said, “This is the next step in expanding our connected vehicle service offering to help fleets operate more efficiently and identify cost savings.”
Phil Russo Named NAFA CEO
Phillip E. Russo, CAE, has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at NAFA Fleet Management Association, transitioning from his former position of Executive Director.
“For several years, NAFA has had a very aggressive strategic plan that called for the creation of many new programs, as well as the expansion of existing programs, within the Association,” explained NAFA President Claude Masters, CAFM. “In January, NAFA announced the addition and realignment of staffing resources to meet the Association’s needs. Now, another piece of the puzzle is in place for NAFA, as Phil assumes duties as Chief Executive Officer.”
Plugging In to EV Repairs
CEI, an accident and risk management company for commercial, truck and government fleets, handled its first all-electric accident claim in May 2011, according to Robert Glose, CEI’s director of operations. As of the end of February this year, he said the number exceeded 1,100.
“If the electrical system isn’t involved, a repair on an all-electric vehicle can be just like on any other fleet vehicle,” Mr. Glose remarked. “But when the electrical system is involved, it’s a different matter, both in terms of expense and repair time.”
John Bush Joins PARS as Southeast Regional Sales Manager
John Bush has joined PARS, Professional Automotive Relocation Services, Inc., as Southeast Regional Sales Manager.
John will support companies and any organization requiring vehicle transportation and logistics services in the states of Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee South Carolina and North Carolina.
