This AFLA Season, Join Your Friends from Fleet Street on the Adventure of a Lifetime
By Steve Bender, President and Owner, Fleet Street Remarketing
As I strained to make sense of what was lying in front of me, my heart began to race. It was a treasure map! I learned that the map depicted a collection of 6 mythical destinations. Each of them tied to a terrible curse that had been put on fleets long ago.
So we mapped-out an adventure I believe will be the premiere event of this year’s AFLA Conference: A 7-part YouTube mini-series that chronicles our efforts to locate these 6 mystical destinations and lift the curse that’s been put on fleets that remarket vehicles.
Each episode features us traveling to a different exciting destination on the old map. This will all be capped off by our “Big Reveal” event at this year’s AFLA Conference in San Antonio, where we’ll premiere the final nail-biting episode.
Fueling Success: Upgrading Fleet Spend Management with Smart Fuel Cards
By Daniel Simon, CEO and Founder, Coast
Traditional fuel cards have been a mainstay in fleet management for decades, but they come with significant drawbacks. They often don’t connect to other fleet tools, like telematics systems. Designed to meet the needs of modern fleet management, smart fuel cards are an innovative alternative to traditional cards.
Smart fuel cards incorporate advanced technologies that streamline expense tracking and enhance security while allowing technicians the independence they need to work efficiently.
With advanced features, smart fuel cards reduce costs, simplify reporting, and enable better decision-making. Even better, they save time and make life easier for fleet managers.
NAFA: Master Fleet Fundamentals with Fleet Discipline Certificates
NAFA is pleased to offer improved Individual Fleet Discipline Certificates for the eight core competencies of fleet management! Fleet Discipline Certificates are a straightforward, effective method of learning best practices in a specific, dedicated fleet management discipline.
To enroll in a Fleet Discipline Certificate Program or learn more, click here.
Ford Reboots UAW Discount for 2025 F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E Models
This month, the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E gained a new United Auto Workers (UAW) discount. Ford reintroduced the discount on new EV purchases, which can be stacked with other savings offers.
The memo, sent to dealers on July 30, 2024, says most 2025 Ford models, including the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E, are eligible.
The offer is still good for $1,500 off the purchase of a new 2025 Ford model just as they begin hitting dealerships. It’s available nationwide until December 31, 2025.
NHTSA Moves Closer to Recalling 1 Million Dodge Journey for Fire and Door Lock Failure
U.S. auto safety regulators are a step closer to seeking a recall of nearly a million Dodge Journey SUVs after a woman was trapped and died when her vehicle caught fire in 2022.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's probe started with Journeys from the 2009 model year, but has been expanded to include those sold through 2020.
A complaint filed with the agency before the investigation began says the woman pulled to the side of a road when warning lights started flashing, windshield wipers came on, the horn started honking, windows wouldn’t go down and the doors wouldn’t unlock. The complaint alleged that fire apparently started in the engine and spread, trapping her inside.
