The NAFA PACIFIC SOUTHWEST CHAPTER is proud to present:
Distracted Driving
NAFA PSW Chapter Meeting to Focus on Distracted Driving
CERRITOS, CA - Matt Betz, VP of national account sales for AmeriFleet Transportation, will provide attendees with information for making informed decisions regarding risky driving behaviors at the NAFA Pacific Southwest (PSW) Chapter meeting on March 16.
by Staff
February 23, 20101 min to read
What is Distracted Driving and how does it impact your fleet, your drivers' safety and your organization's bottom line?
Our speaker, Matthew (Matt) Betz, VP of national account sales for AmeriFleet Transportation, will provide you with information to help you to make informed decisions regarding these risky behaviors that all of our drivers engage in. He will also update us on what is happening at the national level of NAFA.
He is an industry veteran of more than 30 years of experience in the rental and leasing field and currently serves on the boards of NAFA, AFLA (Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association) and NETS (The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety). Betz was awarded NAFA's Excellence in Education Award at the 2008 NAFA I&E.
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Location: Sheraton Cerritos
12725 Center Court Drive
Cerritos, CA
(562) 809-1500
Schedule:
11-11:30 a.m. Registration and Reception
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Lunch
12:15 p.m.-12:30 p.m. Annual Business Meeting/Election
12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. Distracted Driving Presentation and NAFA Update
Registration: March 10, 2010
Cost: $35 if registered by e-mail or telephone by Wednesday, March 10; $40 for registrations received after March 10 and walk-ins. Fees payable at the door by check or cash only. NO credit cards accepted.
Contact:
Leonie von Halle
lvonhall@csc.com
(310) 615-1778
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