ARI Annual Industry Outlook: Ever-Tighter CAFE Requirements Loom Large in Shaping 2014 Fleet Trends
Savings at the pump offset by increased vehicle costs, and possible supply-chain delays.
ARI's 2014 Industry Outlook, the annual publication produced by the company’s Strategic Consulting Team, gives fleet managers insight into the trends and opportunities expected to affect their fleet operations throughout the year. This year's Outlook focuses on how total cost of ownership (TCO) will be influenced by the approaching deadlines for the revised federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, which aim to increase fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions. Read more
NAFA Expands, Realigns HQ Staff to Advance Strategic Plan
NAFA announced the creation of three new staff positions, as well as the realignment and retitling of many existing staff positions.
“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,” NAFA Executive Director Phillip E. Russo, CAE said. “During that same time, NAFA has experienced a shift in volunteer capacity, resulting in the need to add staff and contractors to complete work projects. The addition of new staff members, as well as the realignment of existing positions, puts all the right people in the right seats to help NAFA realize its goals, objectives, and vision.”
NAFA Names Christine Hamershock Senior Manager – Member Experience
Christine Hamershock, who has been NAFA’s Senior Marketing Manager for the past two years, fills the newly-created position of Senior Manager – Member Experience. Read more
James Marks Named COO at NAFA
James Marks, CAE has been named Chief Operations Officer at NAFA. Marks will handle the day-to-day operational oversight and direction of the organization.
Jim is the former CEO of the CPCU Society where he was a proven leader and world-class communicator with a consistent record of successful strategic and tactical accomplishments at the domestic and international levels. READ MORE
It’s Official: LeasePlan Canada Opens Its Doors
With the launch of LeasePlan Canada, LeasePlan now has complete North American coverage with locations in the US, Mexico and Canada.
Jon Toups, chief sales and marketing officer for LeasePlan USA says, “In addition to the full portfolio of services, LeasePlan Canada and LeasePlan USA have partnered to create a regional fleet management solution that includes consolidated data and one-point-of-contact account management.” READ MORE
