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…
Edison, N.J. (February 22, 2024) – NAFA Fleet Management Association welcomes the introduction bill SB1393 by Senator Roger Niello (SD6) and Assemblymember Juan Alanis (AD22) to establish an Advanced Clean Fleets Appeals Advisory Committee. NAFA appreciates their attention to this critical issue and their constructive approach to improving the compliance process for the Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation (ACF). We look…
EDISON, N.J. (FEBRUARY 21, 2024) – NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, proudly announces its new 2024 Board of Directors, led by Mike Camnetar, CAFM, Fleet Services Manager for General Mills Inc. NAFA’s Board of Directors comprises professionals from many sectors and enterprises, including technology firms, urban municipalities, foodservice enterprises, healthcare entities and more. “As we…
Thanks to operational savings and generous EV adoption incentives, more businesses, educational institutions, and agencies are incorporating EVs into their fleets than ever before. However, this transition comes with its own set of challenges. One significant hurdle is ensuring a reliable and convenient charging infrastructure. Here are five reasons your fleet may consider a charging-at-home reimbursement program for employees who…
As we continue to update fleet managers about fleet electrification and its ramifications, we now turn to policies coming from the federal government. Just as with state policies, the push for electrification at the federal level is linked with increasingly stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) emission regulations. On August 5, 2021, the Biden Administration issued Executive Order 14037 (EO 14037) on…
Edison, N.J. (January 23, 2024) — NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) proudly announces that certified speaking professional, esteemed author and leadership consultant Richard Hadden will take center stage as the opening keynote speaker for the upcoming NAFA 2024 Institute & Expo. This premier event, which is the industry’s largest gathering of fleet and mobility professionals, is scheduled to take place…
Edison, N.J. (January 22, 2024) — NAFA Fleet Management Association, the leading authority in fleet management education, proudly presents its diverse and dynamic lineup of educational offerings for 2024. With a commitment to empowering fleet managers at every career stage, NAFA introduces an array of programs, seminars, certification programs and webinars designed to address both current challenges and emerging trends…
Nirmit Agarwala joined Merchants Fleet in May 2023 and serves as vice president of business transformation. In his role, Agarwala is the architect of Merchants’ Business Transformation Office, which promotes value-creation through driving efficiency levers. Prior to joining Merchants, Agarwala served in several positions at Wayfair, with his most recent position as chief customer officer and GM of incident management….
Edison, N.J. (January 11, 2024) — NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) is thrilled to collaborate with J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. to introduce a comprehensive training program exclusively tailored for NAFA members. This collaboration brings forth a specialized suite of DOT training courses designed to address safety, compliance and workforce requirements essential for organizations operating under DOT regulations. This…
Edison, N.J. (January 9, 2024) — NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, today unveiled its education session line-up for NAFA’s 2024 Institute & Expo, the industry’s largest gathering of fleet and mobility professionals. This year’s conference will take place April 22-24 in San Antonio, TX. “We take great pride in introducing the robust educational…
As the fleet industry rapidly moves to electrify, fleet managers face a new and complex array of challenges centered around vehicle charging. Implementing a home charging program, where employees charge company-owned or leased electric vehicles at home, is emerging as a compelling solution to alleviate these concerns. A home-first, decentralized charging strategy reduces the demand for on-site charging infrastructure. It…
Edison, N.J. (January 3, 2024) – NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, is pleased to announce that Media Day will return for a second year at the upcoming NAFA 2024 Institute & Expo (I&E), the industry’s largest gathering of fleet and mobility professionals. This year’s conference will take place April 22-24 in San Antonio,…