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The Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association 2008 Conference and Equipment Show

9/9/2008 - 9/12/2008

2008 National Conference and Equipment Show

"Fleets Collaborating to Enhance Sustainability"

 

 

The Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association 2008 Conference and Equipment Show is shaping up to be an exciting combination of valuable vehicle and equipment exhibits, technical and management training, and fun after hours events including an afternoon ride along opportunity of a lifetime at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

 

This year’s conference features a unique partnership with the Las Vegas Regional Clean Cities Coalition, a "Green Fleet" track and an opportunity to connect with Clean Cities coordinators from RMFMA member states.

The preliminary agenda is available here for your perusal. Please check back to this website frequently. Online vendor and regular member registration capability will be available as soon as possible.

 http://www.rmfma.org/ 

 

 

 

 

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Bobit Business Media's Green Fleet Conference 2008

9/15/2008 - 9/16/2008

CHICAGO– Bobit Business Media's Green Fleet Conference 2008 will take place at the Hyatt Regency Chicago from Sept. 15-16. The conference and exposition has been designed to address the latest issues impacting the entire fleet arena.

Attendees will be able to:

  • Discover what's new in alternative fuels and hybrid vehicles.
  • Find out the most cost-effective ways to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
  • Learn from experts how to select the right fuel, vehicle, and technology strategies to help your company reduce fleet emissions.
  • Get the latest product information.
  • Hear what manufacturers have planned for the future of fuel technology.
  • Network with fleet managers from all over the country.

Register by August 15 to get the early bird rate. For more information, visit www.greenfleetconference.com/.

 

 

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SEC Proposal to Allow Early Adoption of International Accounting Standards

By Mike Antich
On Aug. 27, the Securities and Exchange Commission raised the possibility that approximately 110 U.S. publicly traded companies will be able to use international accounting standards (IAS) next year and may require all U.S. companies to switch to IAS between 2014-2016. There is a 60-day comment period about the SEC proposal. Fleet leasing will be impacted by the adoption of IAS. It is probable that all fleet leases in the U.S. will need to be capitalized sometime in the 2011-2016 timeframe.

The Hidden Cost of Personal Use

By Mike Antich
With fuel prices remaining elevated, many companies are wondering whether they are charging enough for personal use. At some companies, this discussion is long overdue. When re-evaluating personal use charges, a common mistake is to focus solely on the cost of fuel, which is understandable because, after all, fuel is the catalyst for these discussions. However, doing so ignores the other “hidden” costs of personal use, which have also risen.

Fleet Becomes an Epicenter for Interdepartmental Encroachment

By Mike Antich

Strategic Fleet Management Focuses on Management by Objective

By Mike Antich

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PowerSports F&I - July/August 2008

In This Issue:
Making the Transition, Powersports’ Two-Way Street, Quoting Payments: The Rules, Risks and Getting it Right! and much more…