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Jun 20, 2012 9:58 AM

The NationaLease Spring Maintenance Managers Meeting in  Greenville SC in May provided a mix of technology, product, and professional  education, as well as a measure of motivation and inspiration provided by  keynote speaker Jay Blake, racing’s only blind race crew chief.

  The four-day event also included a ceremony announcing  NationaLease’s Exceptional Service Award winners, member companies that  provided particularly outstanding reciprocal road service to fellow members  throughout the year.

  A highlight of this year’s meeting were educational tours  of the Michelin Greenville plant and training facility, along with trips to the  Michelin test track, which included high-speed rides on the two-mile test  track.

  The event’s Round Table discussion addressed issues that  included diesel particulate filters; how to handle downtime on new trucks;  working with OEMs and dealers on new technology issues; training drivers to  assist emissions issues; and natural gas engines.

  NationaLease executives provided industry updates and led  breakout sessions on a number of key topics. Kelly Kordowski unveiled the  newest video explaining the NationaLease Reciprocal Service program, while Jane  Clark presented a session on recruiting diesel technicians. This year’s Idea  Session generated 15 innovative ways technology and tools can contribute to a  more productive maintenance operation, earning Hayes Conn of Hub Truck  NationaLease first place.

  For the first time in three years, the “Extra Mile Award”  was presented to the person who exemplified the spirit of service of the  organization. Kevin Fleming of Fleming NationaLease, Springfield VA, was the  winner.

  This year’s winners of the Platinum award are Aim  NationaLease, Girard OH; Diamond Truck Leasing Corporation, a NationaLease  member, Woburn MA; Fox & James NationaLease, Latrobe PA; Larsen  NationaLease, Bensenville IL; and Parrish Leasing Inc, a NationaLease member,  Fort Wayne IN.