The implementation of home chargers for employees is a strategic decision that should align with a fleet’s EV goals, budget constraints, and culture. By Dave Lewis For many fleets, an EV home-charging program offers additional cost savings and boosts employee satisfaction. However, the effectiveness of a take-home strategy hinges on the strength and clarity of its underlying policies. These policies…
By Carla Kalogeridis Fleet professionals pursue their Certified Automotive Fleet Manager designation for a variety of reasons — professional development, new to the field, to help earn raises and advancement, or to make themselves more attractive on the job market. Whatever the motivation, they all say the program surprises them in one way or another. Ernest Garcia, CAFM, director of…
By Michael Taylor Vehicle-generated data is is continuously generated by vehicles equipped with internet connectivity and onboard sensors. This data can include information such as vehicle location, speed, acceleration, fuel efficiency, engine performance, and other operational parameters. As vehicles incorporate increasingly more sophisticated technology, they generate more and more data during their daily operation. Fleet managers know that more data…
By Darryl Syler, CPFP, BCFP In our continuous effort to be a sustainable and green fleet, the City of Alexandria Fleet Management has begun using the Eagle Enforcer all-weather (A/W) tires. Goodyear’s high-performance, all-season tire is developed to perform in the demanding operating conditions encountered by police vehicles. The tire is made of a soy-based rubber compound with silica. We…
By Rachael Plant Fleets often face challenges when it comes to simplifying data collection to gain actionable insights into their operations. Some of these challenges include lacking necessary data analysis skills, delayed access to data, and the inability to integrate fleet solutions with existing systems or legacy infrastructure. Furthermore, tapping into all the information can get tricky when dealing with…
Fleet professionals from 46 U.S. states, 14 countries, and 6 Canadian provinces convened this week in San Antonio, Texas, for a record-breaking attendance of the largest fleet industry gathering since 2018. Attendees were extraordinarily engaged throughout the week, with most sessions consistently at standing-room only. I&E is the premier professional development and networking event for fleet professionals in every segment,…
Co-author of the popular Contented Cows leadership book series, Richard Hadden is an expert on the connection between people and profit. At NAFA’s I&E event, scheduled for April 22–24, 2024, in San Antonio, Hadden will conduct the pre-conference Leadership Development Institute Program presentation on how to create an engaged workforce as well as a keynote talk on “Recruiting and Retention…
By Carla Kalogeridis CAFM Live, a cutting-edge educational offering at I&E 2024, helps fleet managers prepare and navigate through the Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) program and examination. Covering all eight CAFM certification modules — including Asset Management, Business Management, Financial Management, Information Management, Maintenance Management, Professional Development, Risk Management and Vehicle Fuel Management — this add-on program to I&E…
By Brian Fielkow April is National Distracted Driving Awareness month. This year, let’s recognize our roles as business leaders and managers in ensuring our drivers avoid distractions. When a distracted driving incident occurs within your fleet, your first response may be to blame the driver. While the driver should certainly be held accountable for their decisions, consider the employer’s role…
NAFA sat down with PARS, Inc. President, Lori Rasmussen, to discuss how mentorship impacts the careers of fleet professionals. AFLA’s Women in Fleet Management Task Force is an amazing mentorship program that has been invaluable to me. I had a lot of great people take me under their wings when I started in fleet in 2004, so chairing WIFM is…