Executive
Summary
Mace Hartley
Executive Director
It’s hard to believe we’re already in February
2020!
AfMA is delighted to again provide FleetDrive
to you as an educational resource to deepen
your understanding and awareness of the
issues affecting fleet management and the
automotive profession. Inside this issue we
look at a variety of technology, safety and
efficiency improvements that are set to change
our industry through 2020 and beyond.
This edition includes an update on electric
vehicles for 2020 and beyond, a look on the
dangers of driver fatigue, a discussion on
career development plus regular news from
around the globe. AfMA is proud to be a
leading presence for change and is committed
to continuing discussions with our members
about the issues being faced at ground level.
We’re here to help!
It’s often been said that ‘knowledge is power’
and that statement certainly rings true when it
comes to fleet management, particularly in this
brand-new decade of disruption. As employers
we face a constant battle to educate our
employees on the key topics of safety, and risk
management and it’s certainly not something
we can ignore.
If you’re looking to provide your work health
and safety committee with information that will
assist their performance, perhaps guide them
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towards AfMA’s new online courses covering
Chain of Responsibility, WH&S in the Mobile
Workplace and Risk and Hazard Management
in the Mobile Workplace. They’re only $55 each
for members and participants can download
resources for future knowledge.
When it comes to learning and development
don’t forget AfMA’s new individual supplier
accreditation membership where online
learning is compulsory, we have our
professional development forums held across
the country and our annual fleet conference &
exhibition where we deliver 20 plus educational
session across two days (7th & 8th May) with
over 50 exhibitors allowing you to see what’s
new and challenge your knowledge. Finally, we
have the Swinburne Diploma of Leadership and
Management that’s been contextualised for the
automotive and fleet industries and given its
structure, delivers an immediate ROI for your
organisation.
On that theme AfMA is committed to
recognising innovation and excellence in
Fleet Management. Our upcoming AfMA Fleet
Awards (May 7) seek to identify advances in
best practice in Fleet Management and to bring
these to the attention of its members and the
industry. Since their introduction in 1996 the
awards have recognised new approaches and
applications that have produced substantial
reductions in costs, lowered emissions
and improved safety outcomes. Have you