American Coating Company Welcomes Fleet Industry Veteran Henry Chedraoui to Lead Its Patriot Fleet Solutions Division
American Coating Company, creator of the renowned Patriot Liner brand, announced the launch of Patriot Fleet Solutions, aimed at revolutionizing the fleet upfitting industry. To lead this bold initiative, the company has appointed industry veteran Henry Chedraoui, whose 22-year career in the fleet sector is marked by innovation and success.
“Henry brings unparalleled expertise to our team,” said Josh DeLaune, founder and owner of the Patriot divisions. “His strategic vision and proven ability to build impactful systems make him the ideal leader for this transformative venture.”
Free Webinar: A Winner’s Guide to Placing in NAFA’s 100 Best Fleets in the Americas
If you're considering applying to NAFA's annual Top 100 Best Fleets in the Americas competition, this is your year! Join us Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 2:00 - 3:00 pm EST for this free webinar!
Agile Fleet is a proud sponsor of the 2025 contest, and who better to help you prepare for this year's competition than our own Kathy Wellik. As the leader of Iowa State University's fleet organization, Kathy placed in the NAFA Top 100 on several occasions. She is joined by Michael Brennan, a 20-time Top 100 award-winner and judge for this year's contest.
To register, click here.
Reindeer Logistics Promotes Michael Stevens to COO
Reindeer Logistics, an industry leader in vehicle shipping and moving services, is delighted to announce the promotion of Michael Stevens to Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this new role, he will oversee all of Reindeer’s day-to-day operations and continue to execute strategic growth initiatives.
Debbie Boyce, CEO of Reindeer, said, “He has consistently proven himself as a results-driven leader, with a track record of taking ideas from inception to full-scale, successful execution. And I can’t wait to see what he’s going to do next.”
2025 IRS Business Mileage Rate of 70 Cents Powered by Motus Cost Data and Analysis
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has unveiled the 2025 business mileage standard rate of 70 cents, leveraging data from Motus, a leader in vehicle reimbursement and driver risk mitigation solutions.
By analyzing key automotive trends from the preceding year, Motus leverages its expertise to provide critical insights that have supported the IRS mileage rate since 1981.
The 2025 business mileage standard rate increased to 70 cents from the 2024 rate of 67.0 cents and will go into effect January 1, 2025.
NAFA Unveils Fellows Program
NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) is proud to announce that applications are open for the prestigious NAFA Fellows Program. This new program honors distinguished fleet professionals who have made significant contributions to the fleet management industry and to NAFA itself.
To be eligible, candidates must be active NAFA members for the past five consecutive years and have demonstrated leadership through volunteer service, contributions to NAFA’s initiatives, and a commitment to mentoring and advancing the profession.
“NAFA Fellows are individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and a long-standing commitment to the advancement of the fleet industry,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA.
