From: Steve Saltzgiver [info@ncsfa.net]

Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 12:19 PM

To: SSALTZGIVER@COMCAST.NET

Subject: NCSFA: FLEET MANAGER NEWS

The National Conference of State Fleet Administrators February 12, 2008           NCSFA Fleet Manager News       Volume 2 Issue 3
Bi-Weekly Edition	Dear Fleet Administrator,   Managing an efficient and safe fleet operation depends on accurate, timely, and up-to-date information. Today's increasing demand on your time makes it difficult for you to keep up with the deluge of information coming your way. So, as a member of NCSFA we scour the Internet to bring the latest fleet headlines to stay current with fleet industry news and technology.   Enjoy! Steve Saltzgiver NCSFA Executive Director STATE FLEET NEWS & TECHNOLOGY UPDATES... NCSFA Executive Committee Releases First Glance at ’08 Conference in Long Beach February 12, 2008 - The National Conference of State Fleet Administrators (NCSFA) Executive Committee has been working closely with the host team to plan the upcoming Conference and Trade Show in Long Beach, CA the week of September 28 – October 3, 2008. President Larry Charlton and his host team are excited to reveal that NCSFA has confirmed several prominent fleet industry speakers for the 2008 event to be held at the Hyatt Regency this fall… ATEK Makes OBD-II & J-Bus Power Cables for Aftermarket Fleet Devices -- Pass-Thru “Y” Cables Offer Alternative to Hard Wiring -- SANTA ANA, Calif., February 12, 2008 – Atek, Inc., a manufacturer of custom cable assemblies for OEM manufacturers, announced that it is promoting OBD-II and J1708/J1939 pass-thru power cables to manufacturers, integrators, and installers of aftermarket fleet devices… Agile FleetCommander Case Study Reveals 1300% Return on Investment Agile's FleetCommander software saves money at County of Ventura, California Campbell, CA - February, 2008- Agile Access Control, Inc. announced the release of a fleet case study revealing a 1300% return on investment from the FleetCommander application. The return was the result in large part to a 21% reduction in the number of vehicles and a cost savings due to elimination of manual vehicle request processing and data entry tasks… CEI Appoints Trucking Industry Veteran for Truck Fleet Services Sales Trevose, PA, February 1, 2008 -- The CEI Group, Inc. (CEI) has named Luann Dunkerley, a 28-year veteran of the truck services industry, Business Development Manager for the Northeast region. The company markets its truck fleet services under the TruckGuardian brand… Solar Utility Vehicle Is Newest Addition To Maryland Park Service ... Maryland Department of Natural Resources (press release) - Annapolis,MD,USA “These vehicles support our commitment to making the State’s vehicle fleet greener, reducing auto-emissions and costs for Maryland citizens,” said Governor ... Gaming board does not exactly pinch pennies Chambersburg Public Opinion - Chambersburg,PA,USA Senators now are entitled only to a vehicle from a state fleet, which is typically cheaper than the private leases, or they can drive their own car and bill ... Former NHTSA Official Calls for Removal of Seat Belts From School ... PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY,USA According to Hofferberth, who was responsible for developing the initial school bus safety standards, "NHTSA is playing politics with children's lives. ... Do you know your alternative fuels? nwitimes.com - Munster,IN,USA The following is a guideline to alternative fuels used in some vehicles seen at automakers' exhibits at the Chicago Auto Show. Some power today's cars, ... Ford Adds RFID To F-150 InformationWeek - Manhasset,NY,USA s most important vehicle, the Ford F-150, is going high-tech. Ford will offer radio-frequency identification technology for tracking work tools in its 2009 ... Roll-Out of the First Hydrogen Powered Vehicle in South Carolina By John Warner The Center for Hydrogen Research invites you to a. ROLL-OUT OF THE FIRST HYDROGEN POWERED VEHICLE IN SOUTH CAROLINA. on Friday, February 22, 2008 at 10:00 AM. Savannah River Research Campus Center for Hydrogen Research 301 Gateway Drive ... Fleet Job Annoucements State of Georgia - Director of Fleet Management Services Publication Contact Information Steve Saltzgiver, Executive Director ssaltzgiver@ncsfa.net 801-231-5869 (Mobile) You are receiving this NCSFA Fleet Manager News email because you have been identified as a professional managing or providing products and/or services to State, University, and municipal fleet operations. Click HERE to UNSUBSCRIBE from this mailing list.
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Mission: NCSFA provides its members with proactive networking and political forum, bringing State Fleet representatives together to educate, inform, problem solve and instruct members on current fleet management policies, procedures and exchange of ideas, solutions and technology..." About NCSFA: The National Conference of State Fleet Administrators (NCSFA) is a non-profit organization with approximately 150 dedicated fleet professionals managing over 500,000 vehicles worth over $17.7 billion dollars with an annual operating cost of $2.6 billion dollars. The goal of NCSFA is to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of its members through education and ongoing peer-to-peer networking opportunities. Our professional organization serves the needs of members who manage fleets of automobiles, SUVs, trucks and vans, and a wide range of specialized mobile equipment for customers in the many of the state and university owned fleets throughout the United States. NCSFA provides its Members a range of products and services, including member surveys, web site, sharing of statistical information, benchmarking, best management practices, quarterly newsletter publications, fleet professional recognition award program, annual conference and trade show and much more.