Vehicle Thefts are Up – Here’s How You Can Help Prevent Them
Vehicle thefts are increasing, and fleets are definitely a target. When it comes to theft prevention, drivers play a big part - and so does GPS.
Ready for the Fall
Yes, I know it’s still summer, but fall is just around the corner. And I must admit it’s a season that I love: the crispness, the leaves changing color and the amazing industry conferences.
The AFLA corporate fleet conference in San Antonio is just over two weeks away and the FMW team will be there in full force - so we hope to see you there. Have you registered yet? If not, you can do so HERE.
A bit later in the fall Dave Bean will represent FMW at the NETS fleet safety conference in Atlanta (October 8-11); then from November 6-8 I will be attending the Fleet Forward conference in San Diego. We consider all three of these conferences quite valuable for both learning and networking. You can register for NETS HERE and for Fleet Forward HERE.
Fleet Remarketing: Improving Visibility
“Without a proper assessment, many fleets sell used assets for far less than they’re actually worth, further eroding their return on investment while driving up total cost of ownership,” says FLD’s Rich Mallek in one of today’s feature articles. Read the article HERE and find out how to make remarketing fast, easy, and painless!
Ted Roberts
President
AFLA: Staying Strong, but Keeping the Community Feel
AFLA recently renewed its 5-year strategic plan, ending up with 3 main strategies that will keep the organization strong.
NAFA Announces the Winners of its 2024 Green Fleet Awards
NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, proudly announces the winners of its 2024 Green Fleet Awards. This prestigious recognition celebrates fleets that have significantly contributed to environmental sustainability.
"We are immensely proud of the strides our winners have made in enhancing fleet sustainability," says Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. "The City of New York’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services, along with other awardees, have set exemplary standards in green initiatives that inspire the entire fleet community."
This year's top honor, Top Green Fleet of 2024, was awarded to the City of New York’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services, reflecting its outstanding efforts in reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainability within its fleet operations.
Biden-Harris Administration Strengthens America’s Auto Sector with $50 Million Funding
The Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda announced $50 million for six states with significant automotive workforces to help small- and medium-sized suppliers adapt manufacturing facilities for the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm said,. “By helping states and manufacturers navigate the emerging EV manufacturing industry, today’s announcements will help ensure the workforces that defined America’s auto sector for the last 100 years will have the opportunity to shape the next 100 years.”
