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honcho Hartley gets revved up about Fleet Conference nnual ralasian Fleet erence & s one of our r promoting ement as a n. All who were this year’s was a success. s MC Brett ut it, success rent things to e groups. priceless and powerful information – hats off to you. But crucially, it would all count for naught without active participation from delegates. FLEETDRIVE In 2016, over 350 representatives came from every Australian state and territory, New Zealand, Fiji and even Mauritius! Attendees represented manufacturers, FMOs, ce success product suppliers of ppen without contribution services, cutting edge tech and To our event partner systems, as well as delegates from all m sponsor Toyota Fleet levels of government, not-for-profits nt and Toyota Fleet, and corporate organisations. Thank onsor Hyundai Fleet your contributions It goes without saying you that for we would like to and I’m et al. (see our sponsor sure you’ve been armed with a range thank our Our members, suppliers and partners ow) – thank you. The Future of Fleet 4 of opportunities to reduce costs and for their ongoing support of AfMA and of nderpin the C&E and their increase safety through implementing As a fleet manager you’ve always got to upport of fleet in general. the solutions you’ve we learned about. the AfMA fleet and industry In particular keep your mind on the future, but how rticipants is cherished. would like to acknowledge our a corporate Finally, last thank-you to the tiny can you tell what new technologies will partners Manheim, NTT DATA Figtree our 41 exhibitors AfMA team and casual staff drafted last the distance? new technology, in to assist over the April 21-22 Systems, systems Pedders, RedBook and Kids s helping fleet Cover managers It’s truly amazing how much Under for their event. invaluable support Costs and Increase Safety can be achieved with so few. We and C&E contributions Their new support ology – the theme! to AfMA. embraced technology allowing Inside the AEVA 10 year has us allowed AfMA to elessly over to set the up last in the to digitally register attendees and AfMA catches up with National Secretary cussing build your solutions issue calculator a brief session a Whole of Life Cost for survey instantly. anagers, expanding while Manheim, This not only increased efficiency of the Australian Electric Vehicle members, NTT DATA edge. It never ceases to but we collected over 450 responses – Chris Jones. Figtree boundaries Systems and Pedders provided paid help shape Association e how quickly with feedback that will the scholarships for the Swinburne of Thank you for ons change! 2017 Fleet Diploma Conference. all the positive feedback and honest Leadership & Management. ganising committee, 14 criticism of what can be improved. Thank you Alan! ogram that delivered A final shout out to a couple contributors onal development That’s of right, planning is already AfMA proudly recognises Alan Reed for his to AfMA. Firstly President and Tim dates will be locked contributions to our association. er two days packed full to our underway ge – massive kudos. in working shortly for 2017. Any Roberts who Your has been diligently to feedback or xperience of over 120 suggestions for educational topics update our Small Business Fleet Employer shone through. that matter to you can be emailed to and Small Business Fleet Employee or by calling us Watching your weight 16 [email protected] on 31 professional, handbooks and assisting in a 6056. variety +61 3 us 9866 l and insightful speakers Here’s why checking the weight of your rig of visual content for our YouTube channel Mace Hartley ntless hours building is even more important than you think. which can be found by searching “AfMA Exectutive Director ns and delivering Contents fleet” into YouTube directly. Secondly we want to thank the retiring Alan Reed who has provided immeasurable support to our association over a variety of years in various committee and board positions. Please don’t forget to check out the latest fleet news at afma.org.au and to stay in touch with the AfMA Office by contacting us on 03 9866 6056, via email at [email protected] or giving me a call on 0499 475 959. Takata Campaign 18 The Takata airbag recall campaign is stepping up, so why are some people still not getting the message? Around the world 20 Your juicy fleet bites from around the world. RTISE? GOT SOMETHING TO SAY? GET IN TOUCH! Mace Hartley 056 | E: [email protected] |W: afma.net.au ISSUE 18 2019 / WWW.AFMA.NET.AU 3