Wednesday, September 30, 2009
General Motors Fritz Henderson To Deliver Keynote Address at NAFA's 2010 I&E
Henderson was elected GM President and Chief Executive Officer in March 2009. He started his career at General Motors in 1984 as a Senior Analyst and was promoted to several positions of increasing responsibility until becoming GMAC Group Vice President of Finance in Detroit in 1992. He went on to serve as President of GM Latin America, Africa, and Middle East; President of GM Asia Pacific; and Chairman of GM Europe. Prior to his current position, Henderson had been GM President and Chief Operating Officer since March 2008 and was Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer from January 2006 to March 2008. Henderson is a native of Detroit.
The 2010 Institute & Expo coincides with the rebirth of the American car industry. Since many within NAFA's Membership source the majority of their vehicles from the Detroit Three (GM, Chrysler, and Ford), and primarily General Motors, the Association is very excited to have Henderson speak at I&E.
"NAFA is extremely honored to have Fritz Henderson deliver the keynote address at our annual conference," said NAFA's Executive Director, Phillip E. Russo, CAE. "This is a critical time for the automotive industry and Mr. Henderson is one of the key executives behind the revitalization and future of GM. We are pleased that GM's highest-ranking official recognizes the value of the fleet customer in general, and of NAFA specifically, and is making time to address our group."
The I&E will be held April 24-27, 2010 marking the first time NAFA has ever held its annual conference in Detroit. The 2010 I&E includes several enhancements designed to guarantee that the conference remains the industry's leading event of the year. Over 60 hours of fleet training, education, and workshops will take advantage of revised scheduling to offer attendees a better use of their time; popular events such as the Public Safety Roadeo, Ride-and-Drive, and Green Zone will return along with a new and improved Expo Floor featuring more than 150 companies showcasing their products and services; and top fleet industry awards by NAFA, Automotive Fleet, Business Fleet, and Fleet Financials will be presented during the conference as well.
Media registration opens January 15, 2010. The keynote address by Henderson will be open to all credentialed members of the press. Future I&E locations include Charlotte (2011), St. Louis (2012), and Atlantic City (2013). For more information, visit http://www.nafaIandE.org
About NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAFA (formerly known as the National Association of Fleet Administrators) is the world's premier non-profit association for professionals who manage fleets of sedans, public safety vehicles, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for organizations across the globe. NAFA is the association for the diverse vehicle fleet management profession regardless of organizational type, geographic location or fleet composition. NAFA's Full and Associate Members are responsible for the specification, acquisition, maintenance and repair, fueling, risk management, and remarketing of more than 3.5 million vehicles including in excess of 1.1 million trucks of which 350 thousand are medium- and heavy-duty trucks. For more information visit http://www.nafa.org
Dozens Of Lives Could Be Saved And Hundreds Of Accidents Avoided For Just 20p
“As we move into the wettest months of the year, adequate tyre tread depth is a critical element of road safety,” explains Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. “There are still far too many accidents and fatalities occurring every day which could have been avoided if the driver had paid more attention to the condition of their tyres. The ‘lifesaver in your pocket’ campaign gives drivers an incredibly easy and simple way to check their tread depth which will help them stay safe and on the right side of the law.”
During 2008, 34 motorists died on the UK’s roads where an illegal, defective or under-inflated tyre was a contributory factor in the accident. At least 900 other motorists were also injured in accidents where tyre neglect played a part. Independent research commissioned by TyreSafe found that more than half of all drivers could not correctly identify the legal tread depth and a startling one in five drivers had never checked their tread depth. The AA reported that in 2008 nearly one in ten of every breakdown it attends, is for a tyre related call out.
Current UK law states that tyre tread on cars must be at a minimum of 1.6mm across the central three quarters of the tread, around its entire circumference. Drivers found in breach of this law face a fine of up to £2500 and three penalty points for each illegal tyre.
The ‘lifesaver in your pocket’ campaign encourages drivers to insert a 20p coin into the main grooves of the tyre to check the tread depth. If the outer band of the coin is visible when inserted, then the tyre may not have sufficient depth and should be checked by a qualified specialist.
Adequate tread depth is critical to safe motoring. The tread grooves are carefully designed to remove water from the road surface and keep the tyre in contact with the road. If the tread grooves are not deep enough, water cannot be moved resulting in a loss of grip and traction which can lead to longer stopping distances, reduced handling and an increased likelihood of aquaplaning. More than a quarter of drivers surveyed by TyreSafe were unaware that they were more likely to suffer from aquaplaning with low tread and one in five drivers were unaware that they would take longer to stop in the wet or would not be able to go round corners as well.
“The level of ignorance about tread depth is quite worrying,” adds Jackson. “Tyres are the only part of the vehicle in contact with the road surface so it is essential that they are in a condition that allows them to perform properly. If people do not look after them properly, not only do they risk incurring fines and penalty points, but they also greatly increase their likelihood of being involved in a serious accident.”
For further information about tyre safety or details of how to use the lifesaver in your pocket, visit the TyreSafe website at www.tyresafe.org.
Top Tips for checking tyre tread depths
1. Ideally, tyre tread depth should be checked at least once a month at the same time that you check your tyre pressure.
2. If you do not have a calibrated tread depth gauge a 20p coin provides a useful guide.
3. Insert the 20p coin into the main tyre grooves at several places around the circumference of the tyre and across its width.
4. If the outer band of the 20p coin is visible whenever you check the tread, your tread depth may be illegal and you should have them checked by a qualified tyre specialist.
5. When checking your tread depth, give the rest of the tyres a visual inspection for any cuts or bulges and remove any stones or objects embedded in the tread.
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TyreSafe is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of the dangers of defective and worn tyres. TyreSafe evolved from the Tyre Industry Council and has campaigned consistently to underline the importance of tyre safety for more than 15 years. The organisation was rewarded with the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award in 2001.
TyreSafe receives positive support from many major tyre manufacturers and retailers, and has been credited with reducing the number of defective tyres in the UK over the past decade from 18 percent to 12 percent.
TyreSafe supports the government’s ACT ON CO2 campaign which promotes Smarter Driving tips to help cut CO2 emissions from driving. For more information visit www.dft.uk/ActOnCO2.
TyreSafe is a signatory to the European Road Safety Charter which was launched in 2004 with the aim of halving the number of deaths on European roads by 2010.
Monday, September 28, 2009
planeclear to team up with CEO challenges
After extensive research, CEO Challenges is pleased to announce that planeclear of New York has been chosen as the official private jet charter company. planeclear prides itself on sourcing the safest, most efficient aircraft for each itinerary, and is anxious to show these high profile CEOs their impressive level of service.
“Getting to an event is often the largest headache for our CEO Challenge competitors,” stated Ted Kennedy, President of CEO Challenges. “Many of our events take place in beautiful, but remote locations such as St. Croix, New Hampshire, and the interior of BC. In planeclear, we are confident that we found the right private jet charter partner to virtually eliminate the stress of how to get to each event.”
“We are pleased to be associated with CEO Challenges and are particularly excited about being able to arrange the safest and most efficient aircraft through our unique and transparent booking process for some of the worlds most competitive CEO’s” stated James Chitty, President of planeclear. “planeclear is dedicated to getting all the CEO’s to and from each event safely and seamlessly and is offering a complimentary trial membership to all competitors. Charter membership is the ideal way for CEO Challenge Members to attend each event with ease and comfort saving precious time versus commercial travel options.”
The next event for CEO Challenges is at the Eagleman Ironman 70.3 in June, followed in August by Timberman Ironman 70.3 and the CEO World Championship which will be taking place in conjunction with the USA Triathlon National Age Group Championship in Alabama. The winner of this event will earn the title of World’s Fittest CEO®, plus a slot on Team USA to the 2010 World Triathlon Championship in Hungary.
Other CEO Challenges scheduled for 2009 include a CEO Sailing Challenge in New York, a Women’s CEO Triathlon Challenge, the XTERRA World Championship in Maui, a CEO Cycling Challenge with George Hincapie, and a CEO Driving Challenge, presented by Barrett-Jackson.
About CEO Challenges (www.ceochallenges.com)
CEO Challenges is the world leader in sport competitions designed specifically for CEOs, with the goal of identifying the world’s best CEO in several sports. Founded in 2001 with the CEO Ironman Challenge, CEO Challenges has expanded to include CEO Triathlon, Cycling, Marathon, Sailing, Adventure, Fitness, and Driving Challenges in spectacular settings worldwide.
About planeclear (www.flyplaneclear.com)
planeclear is the industry leader in “charter membership”. planeclear puts the safety and security of our clients first. Our unique transparent booking process allows all our clients to know who’s in command of their trip and brings customer service to a new level with an all hands on deck approach to making your trip seamless. For more information on planeclear please visit our website or call 631.702.6105.
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planeclear arranges flights on behalf of members and clients with FAR Part 135 air carriers that exercise full operational control of charter flights at all times.
Blue Valley Car Hire Expanding Car Rental to Alicante in Spain
Blue Valley Car Hire forms partnerships with local car rental companies in Spain and Portugal, and offer an onlne booking service with English speaking representatives.
Rute Oliveira company operations manager continues "we design all of our own websites, which allow the user to get an online car rental quote, then proceed to book the car. No payment is taken until the car is collected at the airport, and if the client cancels there is no payment taken. We are also available to help the client make the correct choice of car, and deal with questions on insurance, additional drivers, child seats, etc".
For more information on the Alicante operation visit the new website offering car hire at Alicante Airport in Spain .
Blue Valley Car Hire also provide a booking service for car hire at Faro Airport in the Algarve Portugal and car hire at Malaga Airport in Spain
Press Contact:
Rute Oliveira
Blue Valley Car Hire
Poole, England
0781-439-4932
info@bluevalleycarhire.com
http://bluevalleycarhire.com
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Full Service, Self Service, and Moving labor service provider compliments SelfStorageFinders.com
SelfStorageFinders.com is an industry leading online self storage search engine with thousands of locations nationwide. Now in partnership with The Movers Review, the largest provider of “Movers History Reports” within the United States, the two companies will provide numerous moving solutions for customers who need both storage and/or moving assistance.
"I'm very excited to work with SelfStorageFinders.com. Their website provides a fresh approach to the self storage industry, allowing consumers to find a specific size or type of storage," said Daniel Cunningham, Founder of The Movers Review”. "We strive to give our customers options when they're looking to make an educated decision within self storage, mobile storage, and moving & storage companies this is a great alternative to some of the other brands."
"Working with The Movers Review allows us to increase our competitive edge by offering moving related services in conjunction with our self storage & portable moving and storage solutions," said Brian Barwig, Marketing Executive for SelfStorageFinders. "Since our biggest concern is the satisfaction of our customers and providing a great service I believe that offering the Move-In / Move-Out™ Program will greatly benefit our customers. These services complement each other allowing our customers to get a wonderful solution to their moving and storage needs."
Specific details of the partnership have not been released, however it is expected that SelfStorageFinders.com will refer The Movers Review to all of their customers seeking moving related services.
About The Movers Review
Using the latest technology available the Founder spent two years in research and development to build an online software platform that would bring the moving industry and everything involved in the process online. He wanted to ensure consumers could visit one (1) website that would give them everything they needed to make an educated decision. Then, he took it a few steps further by adding the ability through the companies website to book free in-home estimates, book services directly with selected mover(s), create/manage/update your account, and manage all move related paperwork/documentation.
The Movers Review is an online moving services company with headquarters conveniently located just outside of Philadelphia. The company was established in 2008 and started as a part-time project for its founder. It now operates with more than 1,400 rated and reviewed movers nationally and services an average of 40+ moves on a daily basis.
About SelfStorageFinders.com
Selfstoragefinders.com is designed to be your one and only stop when searching for self storage or mobile storage throughout the United States. Searching for storage facilities in the past was difficult and time consuming. With our self storage directory you can now easily find secure and affordable self storage facilities and mobile storage.
Search self storage, mobile storage or mini storage in any city in the US. Simply click on the state and city or type in a zip code for easy access to thousands of storage units. Effortlessly compare storage facility features, amenities and prices in order to make the ideal purchase decision. Ask each self storage facility for price quotes on self storage units, print off coupons to get discounts or simply visit the storage facility website all from our directory! It doesn’t get any easier or faster than using Self Storage Finders.
Moving Labor Service Provider Compliments Services Offered Within Moving.com.
moving.com is a recognized online leader of providing easy-to-use and effective resources and tools to help with local, long distance, and international moving. Now in partnership with The Movers Review, the largest provider of moving labor services within the United States, the two companies will provide numerous moving solutions for customers who need local, long distance, self service, self storage, mobile storage, international moving and more.
"I'm very excited to work with moving.com. Their website provides a fresh approach, allowing consumers to find moving related services nationally," said Daniel Cunningham, Founder of The Movers Review”. "We strive to give our customers options when they're seeking a moving labor provider, this is a great alternative to some of the other brands."
"Working with The Movers Review allows us to increase our competitive edge by offering moving labor services for visitors looking for help when renting a truck, container, or trailer, said John Gaudelli, Strategic Account Manager "Since our biggest concern is the satisfaction of our customers and providing a great service I believe that offering these services will greatly benefit our customers
Specific details of the partnership have not been released, however it is expected that moving.com will refer The Movers Review to all of their customers seeking packing, loading, and/or unloading help.
About The Movers Review
Using the latest technology available the Founder spent two years in research and development to build an online software platform that would bring the moving labor industry and everything involved in the process online. He wanted to ensure consumers could visit one (1) website that would give them everything they needed to make an educated decision. Then, he took it a few steps further by adding the ability through the companies website to book free in-home estimates, book services directly with selected mover(s), create/manage/update your account, and manage all move related paperwork/documentation.
The Movers Review is an online moving labor services company with headquarters conveniently located just outside of Philadelphia. The company was established in 2008 and started as a part-time project for its founder. It now operates with more than 1,400 rated and reviewed movers nationally and services an average of 40+ moves on a daily basis.
About moving.com
Since 1999 Moving.com has been the recognized online leader of providing easy-to-use and effective resources and tools to help with local, long distance, and international moving needs. Our network of moving companies, storage facilities, and truck rental providers is the most trusted in the industry, a result of our Commitment to Quality which requires all member companies to be properly licensed and insured.
We connect site users with our network of moving service providers, providing up to six free “no obligation” quotes from qualified professionals looking to compete for their business. In addition, our customized online moving tools, mortgage rates tables, and useful articles are recognized by our satisfied customers as providing essential moving information designed to save time and money. Whether users are researching, budgeting or in a big hurry trying to schedule a move, Moving.com provides the resources and tools needed to successfully manage all stages of the relocation process.
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