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2008 National Conference and Equipment Show
"Fleets Collaborating to Enhance Sustainability"
September 9-12, 2008 / Las Vegas, NV
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.
Special Links and Downloads
1. Download the conference agenda here.
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Attendee Registration
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Posted By: Karen Bloodworth
karen@rmfma.org
2008-06-24 12:15:02
Significant Caterpillar Announcement
June 12, 2008Dear Rocky Mountain Fleet Manager Members:
As a loyal and valued Cat truck engine customer, we wanted you to know that Caterpillar Inc. and Navistar International Corporation have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue global on-highway truck business opportunities and cooperate on a variety of engine platforms.
Alliance Overview
The two companies intend to focus on global truck opportunities, as well as technology development and cooperation for engines worldwide. We are pleased to be matching the impressive talents and technology leadership of two industry leaders to serve an expanding base of engine, truck and equipment customers worldwide.
Caterpillar and Navistar bring complementary strengths to the alliance. The combination of Navistar expertise in truck design, development and manufacturing and Caterpillars unparalleled worldwide distribution capabilities will create significant advantages for customers worldwide.
Through this alliance, Caterpillar plans the introduction of a North American Cat heavy duty truck for severe service applications. Concurrent with this new strategic direction, Caterpillar has determined that it will not supply EPA 2010 compliant engines to truck and other on-highway original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Caterpillar and our dealers will continue to provide product support and service well beyond 2010 for all Caterpillar On-Highway Engines regardless of truck brand.
This move is a natural extension to Caterpillars core business and is a perfect example of our strategy to be a total solutions provider. Caterpillar vertically integrated vehicles will provide you, the customer, enhanced value in overall productivity, reliability, performance, operating cost, fuel economy and resale value just as we do today with Cat off-highway machines.
Under the alliance, Caterpillar and Navistar plan to collaborate on engine development, incorporating best-in-class technologies from both companies. Caterpillar and Navistar intend to work together on development of mid-range engines for light duty diesel applications. This engine development supports our stated path not to utilize urea-based Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. The companies will also expand their existing remanufacturing relationship to include the recently introduced Navistar MaxxForce line of on-highway engines.
Today through 2009
For you, our customer, there is no change for the remainder of 2008 and for 2009. You will continue to purchase and operate Cat engines with confidence. Caterpillar engines will continue to be available from the same OEMs as today. Caterpillar engines with ACERT Technology still represent the best value for customers in terms of meeting the stringent 2007 emissions regulations and providing the best in customer value.
You will continue to have the same options for Caterpillar product support as today. Caterpillar and our Cat Dealers will continue to be a key source for outstanding product support for your fleet as they have in the past. Caterpillar parts availability, training and support will continue to be available to the OEM truck dealers who currently serve you and your fleet.
Caterpillar has participated in the on-highway market for more than 40 years. Many of you have been customers for many of those years and we thank you for your business. You have been a part of the many changes that have happened over those years. Today, we are announcing another exciting change in our participation in the on-highway business. We believe we are positioning Caterpillar to be in a stronger position to serve you in the future and hope that you share our excitement. We are looking forward to continuing our relationship and hope you will allow us to provide Cat products and support to you for many years to come.
Your local Caterpillar representatives will be contacting you in the coming weeks to discuss the benefits of the exciting new Caterpillar initiative with you and your management team.
Sincerely,
George H. Taylor
Director and General Manager
Global On-Highway
Caterpillar Inc.
Posted By: Karen Bloodworth
karen@rmfma.org
2008-06-03 09:08:58
Texas Fleet Managers Organizing RMFMA Chapter
NEWS RELEASEAustin, TX: Thirty three fleet professionals met recently in Austin, TX and voted to submit their request for approval as the next chapter of the Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association (RMFMA). The proposed Texas chapter elected their first set of officers and approved their chapter bylaws. The leadership team includes the following cities.
Chair - Kevin Muenchow, City of Farmers Branch
Vice Chair - Wayne Corum, City of Fort Worth
Treasurer - Tom Higgs, City of Conroe
Secretary - Eric Arnold, City of Fort Worth
Historian - Casey Dunn, First Vehicle, City of Arlington
Education and Training - Robert Lawson, City of Fort Worth
Membership - Wayne Corum, City of Fort Worth
The Texas fleet professionals are very enthusiastic about the formation of their chapter and look forward to new professional relationships, networking and education programming. Their next Texas meeting will be held in San Antonio, October 9-10, 2008.
For more information about the Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association, please call 800.667.6362 or visit www.rmfma.org.
Posted By: Karen Bloodworth
karen@rmfma.org
2008-05-28 09:00:38
2009 CALL FOR SPEAKERS
RMFMA Fleet Management Conference & Equipment Show, September 15-18, 2009, Salt Lake City, UTSubmission deadline: July 31, 2008
Hosted by the Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association
Do you have a success story to discuss? Share your knowledge and expertise by submitting a proposal for consideration as a presentation at the 2009 RMFMA Fleet Management Conference & Equipment Show. We especially encourage proposals from fleet professionals that share lessons learned, how we did it case studies, and practical methods for dealing with fleet industry issues.
Take part in one of the most comprehensive education and networking events in the fleet industry, attracting more than 600 industry professionals in 2007. This conference is designed to provide quality education and networking opportunities for fleet professionals. Our multiple day, multiple track format offers a self-directed, facilitated learning environment with education sessions, interactive forums, and an extensive exhibit show. Education sessions focus on the very latest information on fleet strategies, emerging issues, and cutting-edge technology solutions. Presentations are designed for all levels of experience, from fundamental to intermediate to advanced topics.
Suggested Interest Areas
The audience is interested in the broad topic areas listed below as they relate to the fleet industry. Proposals are encouraged in areas of interest and importance that will help fleet professionals more successfully lead their departments, manage their operations, and serve their customers - we welcome innovative ideas and new topics.
* Fleet services - equipment utilization, replacement strategies, business plans, service level agreements, customer service, shop and parts management, etc.
* Fuel issues
* Green Fleets
* Budget and finance
* Leadership and management
* Best practices and innovative approaches
* Operational nuts and bolts
* One and two-day technician training workshops
* Career and personal development
* Emerging regulatory and legal trends
* Future issues / trends in the fleet industry
Types of Presentations
Interactive formats with a Q&A segment and opportunities for exchanges among audience members and the presenter are encouraged. Attendees are mid- to senior-level management professionals from the public and private sectors.
Submitting Your Proposal Is Easy!
Use the attached Official Presentation Submission Form and email to Karen@rmfma.org. An individual may submit a maximum of two proposals as the only or primary presenter.
How Are Presentations Selected?
All submissions are reviewed, evaluated and selected anonymously. Your success in the selection process depends on how well your proposal supports these primary criteria:
* Relevance and Clarity: Content is interesting and useful to a significant number of expected attendees. Learning objectives are clearly stated using active verbs that describe how the presentation will help attendees.
* Practical Application: Presentation provides take-away knowledge and material that can be used in the day to day work environment, describes how ideas and methods can be shared by others, and/or offers how-to skills to improve performance.
* Cutting Edge: Presentation addresses innovated ideas, emerging issues, and cutting-edge technology solutions.
Guidelines and Useful Information
* Email Submissions Only: All proposals must be submitted by email using the official Presentation Submission Form.
* Do not refer to specific companies, agencies, or people in your Proposal Summary. Proposals are selected anonymously.
* Non Sales Presentations: Direct promotion of products or services is not appropriate for education sessions.
* Scheduling: We are unable to accommodate specific date / time requests. Please ensure that all speakers will be available beginning at 8:00 AM Wednesday, September 16, 2009 through 12:00 PM on Friday, September 18, 2009.
* Registration Fees and Travel Expenses: Speakers are considered attendees and should plan to pay their own travel expenses and registration fees. If you will be attending the Conference only on the day of your presentation registration fees are not required.
* Paid Professional Speakers are welcome to use the email submission form.
Document Download >> 2008_Proposal_Submission_Form.doc
Contact Information
Name: Karen Bloodworth
Email: Karen@rmfma.org
Phone: 800-667-6362