Hundreds of fleet professionals gathered at NAFA's annual Institute & Expo (I&E) in San Antonio this afternoon to participate in the inaugural Ride & Drive Experience, powered by Bobit. This immersive event provided I&E attendees with a unique opportunity to interact firsthand with the latest models, electric vehicles and alternative fuel options from leading automotive manufacturers.
"We are thrilled with the success of the inaugural Ride & Drive Experience at I&E 2024," said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. "This event provided a dynamic platform for fleet professionals to engage with the latest automotive technologies and experience the vehicles driving our industry forward."
To assist with safety and distraction concerns, Danish Tech scale-up, OOONO, says it is committed to creating a safer everyday life for drivers.
It recently unveiled two models of their flagship product; OOONO CO-DRIVER. Taking the form of a small button which is fitted inside a driver’s vehicle, the technology warns drivers of upcoming speed cameras, congestions, and road hazards.
The two models vary slightly depending on user preference with CO-DRIVER NO1 provides a simple solution with audio-visual warnings, while CO-DRIVER NO2 enhances the experience with advanced features, including in-app navigation and compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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This week, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) witnessed the hardworking spirit of the fleet industry at the NAFA Fleet Management Association’s Institute and Expo. We saw a level of engagement from fleets and other attendees that showed how the fleet industry is evolving.
Fleets are now taking on the additional responsibility as stewards of sustainability projects, which was reflected in the event programming — more than a quarter of the 40-plus educational sessions were focused on sustainability, zero-emission vehicles and electrification.
NAFA invited EDF to present at the conference and speak to attendees about advancing electrification in municipal fleets and the benefits of transition planning.
Read on for EDF's top take-aways from NAFA 2024 for your fleet.
Today NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) announced the 100 Best Fleets in the Americas for 2024. NAFA’s 100 Best Fleets in the Americas program recognizes peak-performing public and commercial fleet operations, as well as the Fleet Professional and Fleet Technician of the Year. The winners were announced this morning during NAFA’s annual Institute & Expo (I&E) in San Antonio.
“The 100 Best Fleets contest plays such an integral role in the NAFA community,” says Mike Camnetar, CAFM, NAFA Board President. “These awards showcase the outstanding achievements and leadership within our industry. We commend these fleets and individuals for their dedication to excellence and innovation, and we look forward to seeing what they accomplish in 2024.”
By Brian Holland, President and CEO, Fleet Advantage
Businesses with heavy duty transportation fleets are no strangers to economic fluctuations. Depending on the day or even the week, the economy is either strengthening or weakening.
Industry analysts are expecting U.S. freight fundamentals to improve this year. Entering 2024, freight demand was below typical trends, but industry observers expect it to recover.
Fleets have talked about using data for many years now, but having data and implementing data for organizational decisions are two entirely different conversations.
As fleets ponder their strategies for the balance of the year, many will certainly be focused on interest rates and how the cost of money will affect their organizations. They must rely on proven data so they can make smart, informed decisions.