The event takes place 9-11 September at the Holiday Inn Select – Montreal Centre-Ville.

NAFA's EFMS is designed to teach the building blocks that will help fleet managers run an efficient fleet, and will do so with information specific to Canadian regulation and finance.



NAFA chief operating officer Phillip Russo said: ‘NAFA is a leading provider of fleet education for all of North America. This EFMS is developed by experts who work in Canadian fleets, and put this knowledge to work on a daily basis. Their input assures that those who are new or recent to fleet get the fleet instruction that is tailored and specific to their needs.’

The seminar includes:



• Asset Management – Understanding How Fleet Vehicles are Priced, Selected, Utilized and Remarketed


• Vehicle Fuel Management – Understanding Fuel Options and the Systems to Deliver Them


• Business Management – Writing Fleet Policies, Evaluating RFPs and Understanding Business Law


• Risk Management – Using Insurance, Driver Training and Crash Analysis to Manage Fleet Risks


• Maintenance Management – Determining Maintenance Programs and Staffing Levels and Understanding Basic Vehicle Components


• Fleet Information Management – Understanding IT Terminology, System Implementation, Data Analysis and New Technologies for Fleets


• Financial Management – Making the Lease-Purchase-Reimburse Decision, Understanding LCA and Budgeting for Fleet Replacement (Part I)


• Professional Development – Motivating Individuals and Groups, Communicating Effectively and Making Ethical Decisions



Registration for the seminar is $770 USD for NAFA Members or $870 USD for Non-Members. Included with the registration fee is a special welcome reception where attendees can mingle with colleagues and discuss fleet topics in a relaxed setting. Early-bird savings are available for people who register before 11th August.



For more information or to register online, visit http://www.nafa.org/september-essentials-of-fleet-management