AMTA & eCompliance Launch the AMTA Professional Driver Improvement Course - First In Canada!

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 29, 2009 – The course is aligned with the content of the nationally acclaimed version provided by AMTA which is taught throughout Western Canada.  It has been reviewed by Alberta Transportation, has been endorsed for online delivery and is being considered favourably for the 3 demerits reversal program.
This interactive course was developed for those employers and drivers who want to proactively promote and entrench driver safety and awareness without the cost and loss of productivity associated with classroom training.  “We have recognized the importance and value of e-learning and offering the AMTA curriculum online.  The PDIC in particular is a course that can be taken by all truck drivers across Canada” said Mr. James Courtney, Manager Injury Reduction & Training, of AMTA.  “Vehicle collisions remain the number one cause of death in workplaces across Canada.  In 2008, there were 410 traffic fatalities and 22,015 traffic injuries in Alberta alone”, said Mr. Ben Snyman, President, of eCompliance.ca, “We believe that it is just a matter of time before all the provinces add the cost efficient and effective online PDIC to their own curriculum for their members since it is applicable across the country.
For more information please visit http://www.PDICOnline.ca/
ABOUT AMTA
The Alberta Motor Transport Association is a province-wide, not-for-profit Association formed to provide a voice for the highway transportation industry in Alberta. The role of the AMTA is to help our Members succeed by providing training programs and promoting safety initiatives that reduce workplace injuries. AMTA represent the highway transportation industry at the provincial and national levels in dealing with issues such as regulations, trans-border crossings, taxation, safety, the environment, and the future of trucking. AMTA is a certifying partner in the Partnerships Program with Alberta Human Resources and Employment (AHR&E) responsible for assessing the quality of health and safety programs in Alberta, and issuing a Certificate of Recognition (COR) to employers.
http://www.amta.ca
ABOUT eCompliance.ca
eCompliance Management Solutions Inc. (eCompliance.ca) is the leading provider of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Management solutions in Canada. eCompliance.ca is a privately held company with its head office based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. eCompliance.ca focuses on making use of the latest technological advancements to build practical and cost effective solutions for its customers and is the preferred technology partner of Canadian organizations in OHS by providing efficient and effective practical solutions to measure manage and mitigate Health & Safety Risks in the quest for 'Zero Incidents’.
http://www.eCompliance.ca
For more information please contact:
Ben Snyman
eCompliance Management Solutions Inc.
Voice:   (403)276-7780
FAX:   (403)276-7784
info@eCompliance.ca
Website: www.eCompliance.ca

Packers and Movers in Delhi announces the positive growth in achieving the goal for this week.

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 25, 2009 – Air India Packers and Movers the Bangalore based Packers and Movers Company announced the positive growth towards achievement of goal of 500 corporate customers and 1000 small customers a week in its Delhi branch.Air India Packers and Movers started hard core marketing campaign to promote its packers and movers services in Delhi. Air India Packers and Movers has also got the major help of its online business through its website http://www.airindiapackersandmovers.com
Director of Air India Packers and Movers Mr. Man Singh said "Air India Packers and Movers has shown a tremendous growth in this week of September, 2009 and set a goal for the  coming next week".
Air India Packers and Movers has always been innovative in terms of doing business now it has employed some highly educated marketing professionals to promote its packers and movers services in Delhi.
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About Packers and Movers : Air India Packers and Movers firstly launched in Bangalore city by Mr. Man Singh and Mr. Mehar Singh over 20 years form now. Air India Packers and Movers is running its business successfully in bangalore city and also opened its branches in more cities of India such as: Delhi,Mumbai,Chennai,Kolkata,Mumbai,Hyderabad and Pune.
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Eastern Pennsylvania RV Dealership Now Offering Tiffin Motorhomes Including #1 Selling Phaeton Class

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 24, 2009 – Stotzfus RV and Marine in West Chester, Pennsylvania is proud to announce their affiliation with Tiffin Motorhomes, maker of Allegro Motorhomes. “We are proud and excited to announce our new product line — Bob Tiffin’s Allegro Motorcoach. We have Allegro motorhomes in inventory now and more on order,” says Earl Stolftzus, president of the dealership. “Stoltfus RV and Marine did business with Allegro from the early 1980’s to the late 1990’s. Although we had a great relationship, we felt that it was time to offer our customers a more competitive product at that time. Over the past 10 years, the RV industry, our dealership and the Tiffin Company have gone through many positive changes. Bob Tiffin and his team have done a great job in building a company that manufactures one of the most desirable motorhomes in the country.  The Phaeton is the nation’s number one selling class A diesel motorhome, with the Allegro Bus ranking #2. The Tiffin Company believes in delivering a superior product and in taking care of the customer after the sale, which has always been the goal of Stoltzfus RV & Marine.”
Tiffin Motorhomes, best known for their line of Allegro motorhomes, is an independent manufacturer. This family run business was founded by Bob Tiffin back in 1972, and since has manufactured and sold over 42,000 motorhomes. Tiffin has earned its reputation for having the best products and customer service in the industry. "Our name is on the product, that's enough for us to fix whatever is wrong," Bob Tiffin recently told RV Business. This philosophy is at the foundation of our slogan, "Wherever you go, we go!"
The Allegro Motorhome, was named by Bob Tiffin’s wife, Judy, for the musical movement In music. Allegro implies something brisk, sprightly and cheerful. So Allegro was born as the core product name for moving about the country in an Allegro Motorhome. There is a gas model as well as a diesel model, and the Allegro RED is a rear engine diesel motorhome with added fuel efficiency.
Allegro motorhomes come in lengths from 30” to 45’. Features include 7 foot ceilings,  a home theater surround sound system with DVD player and flat screen TVs that vary in size depending on model, in the Mid Section. You’ll find a convection microwave oven and ice maker refrigerator with wood panels in the kitchen. Also featured are satin nickel sink faucets, double bowl sink and solid surface counter with backsplashes. The bath features a skylight in the molded fiberglass shower along with satin nickel vanity faucet and medicine cabinet.  In the bedroom you’ll relax with a 26” LCD TV and  innerspring mattress on some models, wall to wall carpeting and in the 350QBA DVD there are monitors in the bunk. The exterior features power awnings, chrome wheels, double electric step and heated water and holding tank compartments. With a back-up monitor parking is a breeze. There is a vacuum cleaner system on select models to keep things tidy. There is a ducted furnace for chilly evenings and roof ducted A/C for hot days. Satellite, side view cameras and generator options give you. Many options are available in addition to these standard features.
“This is a very desirable line of motorhomes that we are acquiring, to offer the best of the best to our customers. We believe with the well thought out design and excellent performance, along with the premium customer service and factory warranties, that Tiffin is just right for our customer base,” says Earl Stotzfus. “
To take a look at current inventory at Stoltzfus RV and Marine, including not only the Tiffin Motorhomes, but Monaco LLC products, Keystone RVs, NUWA, Coachmen RV, Damon Motorcoach, Forest River RV, Dutchmen by Thor and Roadmaster, visit the dealership at 1335 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA.  Hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm, and Saturdays 9:00am to 5:00pm. The dealership is closed on Sundays. You can reach them by phone at 866-765-8735, or locally at 610-399-0628. You can also view in-stock inventory with photos, descriptions and pricing on their website at http://www.stoltzfus-rec.com

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Stoltzfus RV and Marine is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Visit our website at http://www.stoltzfus-rec.com. We provide RV Sales, RV Service, Boat Sales and Boat Service as well as Parts and Accessories. RV anufacturers we represent include Tiffin, Monaco, Keystone RV, NUWA, Coachmen RV, Damon Motorcoach, Dutchmen by Thor and Roadmaster.

Avcom Technik MRO Your Global Aviation Partner

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 24, 2009 – At Avcom Technik, we have spent over 20+ dedicated years providing our customers with tailor-made cost effective repair solutions of avionics. Avcom Technik strives on the importance of you feeling confident and comfortable about what we have to offer. At Avcom Technik we will provide you with outstanding quality service, reliability, adaptability, and cost effectiveness. Avcom Technik’s concern is to meet your expectations on all your avionics airframes repair needs.
We have just launched a TCAS Antenna Repair/ Exchange Program in which we will do a flat rate repair for $2495.00 USD and no evaluation fee which allows you to evaluate the cost benefit of repair as opposed to replacement. We are specialists in the three manufactured TCAS Systems, giving you a one stop shop alternative.
We have capabilities to repair and overhaul select high-end avionics manufactured by Bendix, King, Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, ACSS, Smiths, Thales, and BAE in current production for all Airbus, Boeing, Douglas, CRJ, and ERJ aircraft.

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At Avcom Technik, we have spent over 20+ years in dedication to provide our customers with tailor-made cost effective solutions of avionics to repair and overhaul to component level. Avcom Technik’s concern is to meet your expectations.

Packing Services, Inc. Packing Company, Movers, Relocation Services, Moving - Orlando, FL

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 24, 2009 – Packing Services, Inc.  Make Your Life Easier Better Business Bureau Member
We Do: Packing, Packing Services, Packing Boxes, Crate, Crates, Moving Services,
Moving Boxes, shipping palletizing.
Loading / Unloading: Truck Rental, Pods, Shipping Container, Storage, Self Storage.
Deliver Boxes, Home Delivery Service, Moving, Relocation, Relocation Services,
Storage Containers, Delivery Companies, Movers, Packing Company.
At the Locations of:
Orlando, Kissimmee, Winter Garden, Altamonte Springs, Sanford, Bonita Springs.
How Packing Services, Inc. Works?
* Packing Services, Inc. will need some information about you and your move.
* Will provide you with a flat fee guaranteed estimate that will not be changed at your
 home. Estimate will be provided at your convenience with no obligation for free,
 and we will show you pictures of the way your belongings will be packed and wrapped.
* Packing Services, Inc. comes and packs your belongings on the day you choose,
 then in only few hours we will supply you the list of items that you need in order to move.
 This is so you can get a more precise estimate from the moving companies. We will
 even tell you the weight and the cubic feet to ensure that the moving companies do
 not provide you with a low-ball estimate.
Our Services:
Packing Services Inc. is a full packing services company, and we will provide the most professional packing and crating you can get, as well as unpacking jobs. We provide an On-site Visual Estimate at your convenience and FREE of Charge.
*Get Truck Rental, Pods, a Door To Door container or any kind of a shipping container and let us do the: Packing, Crating, Loading, Stacking and Unloading and be charged by the job and not by the time.
*With Packing Services, Inc. you can expect an HONEST, REASONABLE FLAT FEE GUARANTEED ESTIMATE with no hidden costs, for any of our variety of services.
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1888-616-PACK--7225        
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Packing Services, Inc. Make Your Life Easier Better Business Bureau Member
We Do: Packing, Packing Services, Packing Boxes, Crate, Crates, Moving Services,
Moving Boxes, shipping palletizing.
Loading / Unloading: Truck Rental, Pods, Shipping Container, Storage, Self Storage.
Deliver Boxes, Home Delivery Service, Moving, Relocation, Relocation Services,
Storage Containers, Delivery Companies, Movers, Packing Company.
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Bam Nuttalls Guided into new offices at Hazlewell Court.

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 23, 2009 – The offices are located on Bar Road, Lolworth, and comprise of a number of new and refurbished barns, which benefit from excellent car parking within landscaped grounds, and easy access to the A14 and local shopping facilities at Bar Hill. Other occupiers on site include Advance Security Limited, Lovells and PPGlobal.
When the busway opens, it is claimed the 14.5-mile (23km) guided route will take 20 minutes to travel from St Ives to the Science Park in Cambridge. Joint agents with Goodman Property were Redmayne Arnold Harris and Jeffersons.
Johnny Goodman commented “This scheme is in a fantastic location and is a great place to work, with a number of attractive buildings within a landscaped courtyard setting and views over farmland.  This latest letting to Bam Nuttalls will ensure this scheme really is a BUStling place to work!”
For further information, please contact Johnny Goodman on 01223 873195, or email jg@goodmanproperty.co.uk.

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Chartered Surveyor dealing with commercial property sales, lettings, acquisitions in Cambridge and 35 mile radius. Please speak to me for all commercial property needs in the area. 14 years experience in the property market.

Let Cadogan Tate’s Project Managers Take The Stress Out Of Office Removal

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 23, 2009 – Office removals are even more stressful than moving house aren’t they? Well they used to be but not any more! Not since the advent of Cadogan Tate’s highly trained Project Managers. Office removals London can now be stress free thanks to their expertise.
All the advice you’ve ever read on the subject of office removal has always told you to appoint one of your personnel as project manager in charge of all arrangements connected with the move. If you’re a small business that probably means appointing yourself to the role.
That’s all very fine but haven’t you and your staff got enough to do just keeping the business going from day to day? In any case in these days when IT plays such a big part in your business do you have the expert knowledge? http://www.cadogantate.com/business/index.php
In present day business removals IT relocation needs more care and specialist knowledge in planning and execution than just about any other aspect of business removal. Of all the office removal companies in town Cadogan Tate is the one where you can find all the knowledge and experience in all aspects of office removals under one roof.
Cadogan Tate’s Project Managers are fully trained to cope with everything an office removal can throw up and IT relocation is their great speciality. To most of us anything to do with IT services is a black art. Not to Cadogan Tate’s project Managers it isn’t!
Wouldn’t you like to walk out of your old office with everything, particularly your IT services still working perfectly, then walk into your new office, sit down and carry on as though nothing had happened? Well now you can. All you have to do is engage Cadogan Tate to undertake the office removal and make use of the services of one of their Project Managers. http://www.cadogantate.com/business/index.php
You won’t need to lift a finger. Just leave everything to your Cadogan Tate Project Manager and carry on with your normal business. As far as you’re concerned the entire IT relocation along with every other aspect of your move will just happen, skilfully orchestrated by your own personal Jeeves!
That’s what you call an business removal service, with the emphasis on “service”! Just remember though. You will only find a Cadogan Tate Project Manager at Cadogan Tate, so call them now for a seamless IT relocation with your office removal.

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Cadogan Tate – is one of Britain’s leading moving, storage, IT relocation and office removal companies. Working with some of the country’s best-known and most demanding businesses and institutions, Cadogan Tate have earned a reputation for delivering efficiently planned and executed office removals projects. Visit http://www.cadogantate.com/ for more details.

Thule Bike Roof Racks Quality Cycle Racks Available At Fasteronline

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 23, 2009 – There’s exactly the Thule bike rack you’re looking for just sitting there at Fasteronline waiting for you. There’s lots of other roof racks there too in fact it’s probably fair to say there’s a roof rack or a bike rack to suit everybody in their showroom.
Not every cycle rack there at Fasteronline is a Thule bike rack but all the roofracks there are from top quality manufacturers like Thule, whether they’re bike racks or just ordinary roof racks. Fasteronline can supply from stock just about any car or bike accessory you might want as well as a cycle rack. http://www.fasteronline.co.uk/leisure-cycle-carriers-c-2 ...
With a Thule bike rack from Fasteronline fitted to your car you’ll find a whole new world opened up before you. Your car and you are suddenly able to complement one another in a way that was never possible before.
Just think, wherever you go in your car you can take your bike with you. The boring part of getting to your destination is what your car is for. Getting around when you get there to see the more interesting places is where you want your trusty bike. Using a bike rack you have it there with you ready to lift down and pedal off around the byways. http://www.fasteronline.co.uk/leisure-cycle-carriers-c-2 ...
If the fact that you like to go cycling as a family so you have three or four bikes to consider is holding you back don’t let it! You can have a bike rack that takes several bikes at once so that’s not a problem.
Of course you probably know all that anyway. It’s why you were thinking about getting a cycle rack in the first place. Well the good news is there has never been a better time to stop thinking about it and get yourself off to Fasteronline. You won’t find a better choice of quality roof racks for bikes anywhere in the area, all available from stock and all at unbeatable prices.
Don’t waste any more time waiting for all the best buys to have gone get on the phone now to 0845 386 6030 or 0333 033 6030.  Better still jump in your car and drive round there. Then those nice people at Fasteronline can fit your new bike rack for you while you wait. Go on. You know you want to!

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Fasteronline - UK car accessories specialist stock a huge range of roof bars, Thule bike carriers, Thule roof racks and Thule and Karrite roof boxes. If you are looking for car accessories then visit http://www.fasteronline.co.uk/.

Mach3 Reduces NOx Emissions by 44% and Improves fuel Economy by 16%

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 22, 2009 – TORRANCE, Calif.  — Ecomotive Products has introduced Mach3 SEFS-HD that the company says can improve fuel economy in diesel power vehicles by 16 percent.
“This is a revolutionary new, EPA-certified, environmentally friendly fuel additive designed to break down hydrocarbon molecule chains,” Chris Huff, president of Ecomotive Products, said. “This allows gas and diesel fuels to burn more completely, producing more efficient combustion which results in increased mileage and a reduction in harmful emissions.”
Incomplete fuel combustion has long been a barrier to optimal performance in cars and trucks with internal combustion engines, Huff said.
“The problem has never been the fuel your engine burns, it is the fuel your engine doesn't burn,” he said. “Incomplete combustion is the root cause of fuel inefficiency and carbon deposit formation. Less than optimal performance and excessive emissions. Improving the quality of combustion will increase service life as well as reduce emission and increase performance and mileage.”
Huff said Mach 3 SEFS-HD reformulates hydrocarbon fuel on a molecular level, breaking down the clusters of long hydrocarbon chains present in all common fossil fuels into shorter, more easily burned components.
Unlike many other products on the market, it does not rely on oxygenates as a combustion enhancer, he said.
“Oxygenates can help to promote more thorough combustion, but they do so at the expense of increased exhaust gas temperatures and reduced energy density,” Dennis Leung, who invented the product, said. “The increased EGT's can lead to long term engine problems as well as increased NOx emissions. The reduced energy density of oxygenated fuels means that more has to be burned to do the same amount of work.”
Huff said testing performed in accordance with the stringent SAE J1321 Type II test at an independent EPA recognized lab showed a 13 percent increase in fuel economy in gasoline fueled vehicles and a 16% increase in fuel economy for diesel fueled vehicles.
He said Mach 3 SEF-HD reduces NOx emissions by 44 percent, CO emissions by 33 percent and HC emissions by 7 percent.
It has also been proven to significantly reduce PM-10 and CO2 emissions, he said, adding that with tighter emissions regulations looming nationwide, SEFS-HD can help to bring fleets into compliance with a minimum of mechanical disturbance.
For more information call (310) 699-4810 or visit www.mach3products.com.
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Mach3products.com market and distributes Mach3 Super EcoFuel Saver additive. Mach3 has proven to reduce harmful exhaust emissions, NOx by 44% and reduce fuel consumption in gas and diesel engines by up to 16%. Mach3 holds official EPA registration.

Create a Custom Tariff

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 22, 2009 – Moving companies needing a custom tariff should contact the Law Office of David Piotrowski at www.attorneydavid.com/transportation.html.
All household goods interstate moving companies must publish a tariff. Movers may create or have a competent professional create a tariff for them, so long as the tariff meets all legal requirements. Publishing a tariff does not mean that the moving company must file their tariff with the government. The applicable moving company tariff regulations state that each moving company must have on file at its main office a copy of its tariff (as well as copies of other tariffs to which it is a party). Movers must make their tariffs available for inspection during normal business hours. The tariff shall be accessible and readable. The mover must also display a notice saying that the tariff is available for public inspection.
Here are some simple questions and answers about publishing a tariff:
Q. What is a tariff and must a motor carrier have one?
A. A tariff is a document that must be published by every interstate household goods moving company. Among other things, the tariff lists the prices, rules, policies, and types of services offered by the mover. For more information on what a tariff is, please click here.
Q. How does a moving company publish a tariff?
A. Movers may publish a tariff on their own or have a competent professional create a tariff for them, so long as the tariff meets all legal requirements. Click here for custom moving company tariff services.
Q. What must be included in a tariff?
A. Tariffs must include an accurate description of the services offered to the public; must provide the specific applicable rates, charges and service terms; and must be arranged in a way that allows for the determination of the exact rate, charges and service terms applicable to any given shipment. Increases, reductions and other changes must be symbolized or highlighted in some way to facilitate ready identification of the changes and their effective dates.
Q. Must a moving company file its tariff with the Department of Transportation (DOT)?
A. No. Interstate moving companies operating in the United States need not file their tariff with the DOT. However, moving companies must keep a current copy of their tariff on hand at their office and must make this tariff available to a customer or government body upon reasonable request. Additionally, moving companies must issue a notice to their customers stating that the tariff is available for inspection.
Q. Does a moving company list its prices in its tariff? What if a moving company wants to deviate from the prices in its tariff?
A. One of the key elements in a tariff is that it lists the prices that the mover will charge for the different types of services it offers. A moving company must charge exactly the rates it lists in its tariff. The mover may not deviate from these prices by even a fraction. The tariff is customized to each individual motor carrier’s needs, so the mover should not have a need to charge prices not listed in the tariff. If the motor carrier’s business needs change, then the mover may legally publish an update, or amendment, to their tariff, listing the new rates. At that point, the mover may charge its customers the new rates only – the old rates will no longer be effective. In sum, the mover may not charge its customers prices that are not specified in its tariff.
Q. What are the penalties for violating tariff rules and regulations?
A. Penalties for violating tariff rules and regulations can be both civil and criminal in nature. An interstate moving company may lose its operating authority. Any moving company that charges rates that are not consistent with their published tariff shall be liable for a civil penalty of up to $100,000.00 per violation. In addition, criminal charges for charging rates not consistent with the tariff may include a fine and prison for up to two (2) years for each violation.
Contact the Law Office of David Piotrowski at http://www.attorneydavid.com/transportation.html for assistance in creating a custom tariff to comply with applicable interstate household goods regulations.
* Article republished with the permission of http://www.shipmygoods.com/blog.

Transcast Services Inc Launches New Website

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 21, 2009 – TRANSCAST was founded in 1988 as a Third Party Logistics Provider—(3PL), providing Less Than Truckload—LTL, Truck Load—TL and Intermodal transportation services to shippers in the Pacific Northwest. Our customers ship freight to and from all locations throughout North America.
TRANSCAST Specializes in the Transportation of the Following Commodities:
- Nursery Products
- Construction Materials
- Consumer Beverages
Experienced Transportation Managers can offer our existing and potential customers a variety of shipping alternatives and our solutions are focused on satisfying our customers needs. E-Business solutions have been adopted to enhance our Customer Service Levels.
Load tracking and tracing is available to some of our customers via online connections to the internet. Customers have the capability to submit rate requests online, significantly reducing the time required to obtain a quote.
You can visit the new Transcast website by going here: http://www.transcastservices.com/

CRST International Inc. Listed on 2009 InformationWeek 500

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 21, 2009 – CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA – CRST International, one of the largest privately-held transportation companies in the country, today announced that it has been listed on the InformationWeek 500 for the second consecutive year.  The list, which focuses on innovation in technology, ranked CRST International as #214. The companies were revealed on September 14, 2009 at a gala awards ceremony held during the InformationWeek 500 Conference at the St. Regis Resort in Monarch Beach, California.  
“CRST is honored to be ranked among the country’s most innovative companies on the InformationWeek 500 for the second year in a row,” said John Smith, President of CRST International.  “We see the value new technology brings to our industry and pass that value on to our clients. Our IT staff works diligently to increase efficiency and continues to position us for growth in the future.”
CRST has implemented innovative technologies such as new Voice Over IP (VOIP) implementation within the company that utilizes the Cisco Unified Communications System. This allows them to integrate their communication systems, including BlackBerry, voice, data, etc. They also implemented a new freight management system from TMW which allows them to streamline their business and improve service performance.
In addition, CRST incorporated a new customer relationship management system, and is embracing the use of new technology such as virtual servers, web based software, and green technology in their data center.
The CRST IT Department recognizes the opportunity new technology brings to better serving clients. “We continue to work with our technology plan to equip our people with the tools they need to better serve our clients,” says Steve Hannah, Vice President Information Technology.  
“For more than 20 years, the InformationWeek 500 has honored the most innovative users of business technology,” said InformationWeek Editor-in-Chief Rob Preston. “Year after year, InformationWeek 500 companies harness technology to improve efficiency, boost productivity, drive revenue, and establish a competitive advantage.  We applaud this year’s winners, and the CIOs and other executives whose ingenuity and risk taking are at the center of business technology innovation.”
InformationWeek has identified and honored the nation's most innovative users of information technology with its annual listing, now in its 21st year, and has tracked the technology, strategies, investments and administrative practices of America’s best-known companies.  The list is unique among corporate rankings because it spotlights the power of innovation in information technology, rather than simply identifying the biggest IT spenders.  
Additional details on the InformationWeek 500 can be found online at http://www.informationweek.com/iw500/index.jhtml;jsessio ....
For more information on CRST, please visit http://www.crst.com or contact Steve Hannah at (319) 390-2682.

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CRST International
Cedar Rapids, Iowa–based CRST International is one of the largest privately-held transportation companies in the United States. Through its five divisions, CRST provides a broad array of transportation solutions, including Van and Flatbed as well as Brokerage and Transportation Management Services. CRST’s Operating Divisions are made up of CRST Logistics and CRST’s asset-based Carrier Group, which consists of CRST Van Expedited, CRST Malone, CRST Dedicated Services and CRST Capacity Solutions. For more information, visit www.crst.com.

Backpacker Campervans Calls Byron Bay Home With Its New Branch

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 20, 2009 – Australia's backpacking capital is now home to the nation's premier backpacking campervan rental company.
Backpacker Campervans has opened a rental location in Australia's backpacking hub - the sensational Ballina/Byron Bay area on the far north coast of New South Wales.
There's no better place for Backpacker to open a new branch. The company's carefree values resonate with the picturesque holiday destination, a popular drawcard for young travellers searching for fun and sun.
The Ballina area boasts some of the most stunning surfing beaches and scenic headlands on the east coast of Australia. The area is one of Australia's most iconic destinations, attracting more than 1.5 million* visitors each year. It's renowned for its natural beauty, alternative culture and a buzz of its own, attracting people from the four corners of the globe and from all walks of life.
The Ballina/Byron region is one of the best places to go if you want to experience a campervan holiday, where you won't blow your budget or compromise on comfort. The Backpacker branch will feature Backpacker's large and diverse fleet of vehicles, which allow you to get out there and do as much as you can for as little as you like.
Backpacker Marketing Manager Kate Meldrum said Backpacker is thrilled to be opening its new branch in the nation's backpacking heart. "This is the ideal location for Backpacker Campervans," Kate said. "The Backpacker brand fits perfectly with the young surfing culture of the Ballina/Byron Bay area. The region is famous for its waves, whale watching and wildlife. It offers great fishing, swimming, snorkelling, sailing and hang-gliding. It's the perfect destination to have fun or simply slow down - and now it's also the home of Backpacker Campervans."
Backpacker has teamed up with locals Allyson and William Small, operators of Ballina Airport Car Storage and Security Parking. "We are very excited to be working with the crew at Backpacker Campervans to offer visitors to the region another option in terms of holiday experiences. We are already in the industry and partnering with Backpacker Campervans was the obvious next step for us," Allyson and William said.
The brand new branch is available for bookings from September 28, 2009, and for pick-ups from October 12, 2009 from its location at 204 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina/Byron Gateway Airport, Ballina, New South Wales, 2478. Just 100 metres from the airport terminal, the new location is extremely convenient for travellers passing through the Ballina / Byron area or arriving by plane.
The Ballina/Byron Bay Backpacker branch will be one of the popular rental company's 15 branches throughout Australasia (http://www.backpackercampervans.com/). Backpacker Campervans has been operating for more than 13 years. For more information on Backpacker vehicles and deals visit http://www.backpackercampervans.com.au/ (http://www.backpackercampervans.co.nz/ for NZ) or free call 1800 670 232.
*Statistic taken from www.ballina.info
For further information please contact:
Johanna Penny
Brand Manager
Tourism Holdings Australia Pty Ltd  
Tel: +61 (0)3 8398 8836
Fax: +61 (0)3 9687 4522

Car hire Alicante service remains at travel CAR HIRE despite of car scarcity in Spain.

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 15, 2009 – travel CAR HIRE's core role is to connect the website visitors, who are looking for rental cars with car hire suppliers which are offering the demanded product. Decisively, we are going for the best possible benefits for both parties.
The economic situation experienced in Spain last year, has caused a difficult situation both for customers, brokers and the car hire companies.
After a stage where the market became yearly more competitive and more intermediary companies raised up causing a price war at the limit of the vehicle's cost price, Spain got hit deeply by the crisis.
And with the crisis, some Spanish car hire suppliers have been unable to restock their fleets, or have been overwhelmed by the economic situation with the consequence that they had to shut down their shops. Others lacked of the necessary funding from banks or met themselves with indifference on the part of the licensed dealers who are not interested in selling their cars for only some months and getting them back to their second-hand car stocks.
At the end, there was no availability for car hire in Alicante, on the Balearic Islands or at Costa del Sol from mid-July. It has been estimated that there is a deficit of 30,000 vehicles for this summer in Spain. Instead, travel CAR HIRE was able to face this situation with least possible impact for its clients.
It was earlier this year, when travel CAR HIRE recognized the difficult situation its car hire partners had to face during this year's high season. Being aware of this situation, travel CAR HIRE made sure that the stipulated quotas were guaranteed by its car hire suppliers. Paying prices above average to suppliers so they were committed to guard their car hire stocks, allowed trouble-free service supply for almost the whole summer.
Playing this way, travel CAR HIRE was able to satisfy requirements for car hire Alicante, car hire Valencia, Barcelona and further destinations, when other car hire comparison firms had run out of cars.
For travel CAR HIRE, there are no more than three principles of importance: First, to provide cheap car hire in Spain for its clients. Second, to ensure the car hire suppliers get the best possible benefit and third, that travel CAR HIRE as a car hire broker benefits in a balanced way from the both principles.
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Intelligent Leisure Solutions and Discover.Travel Group nominated as World’s Leading Travel Agency

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 11, 2009 – The World Travel Awards are amongst the most widely recognized awards in the travel and tourism industry, also referred to as the “Oscars of the Travel Industry” by the Wall Street Journal. In 2009, Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover.Travel Groups have been nominated for the World Travel Awards for South America`s Leading Travel Management Company and Central America`s Leading Travel Agency for the third consecutive year. In 2008, Intelligent Leisure Solutions have won both categories. (www.worldtravelawards.com/winners2008-12 and www.worldtravelawards.com/winners2008-7).  2009 Winners are to be announced soon. Thanks to the excellent voting results achieved by Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover.Travel Group in its regional categories, the Luxury Online Travel Company is now nominated as World’s Leading Travel Management Company, and Discover Brazil, part of the Discover Travel Group, as World’s Leading Travel Agency. Voting is open until September 16th 2009; votes can be cast on www.worldtravelawards.com/vote.
“We are very proud to be nominated for the 2009 World Travel Awards as World’s Leading Travel Management Company and World’s Leading Travel Agency. Have a look at our competitors: www.worldtravelawards.com/nominees2009-1 at the bottom of the page. We are in the list with the big boys and the cream of the crop of the travel industry. This is a great recognition of the excellence of service we offer to our clients with our innovative approach for Personalized Luxury Vacation Packages to South and Central America” says Robert Phillips, Managing Director of the Discover.Travel Group. “For winning these awards, we count on votes from our clients and suppliers as well as from independent travelers and travel professionals who recognize the quality of our products and our unique approach to create Ideal Tailor-made Travel Solutions for individual travelers and groups with personalized service for clients around the world based entirely online. Please vote for us and help us win these awards.”
Until the voting deadline on September 16th 2009, thousands of votes will be cast by travel professionals from 167,000 travel agencies, tour and transport companies and tourism organizations in over 160 countries across the globe to elect the winners of the World Travel Awards. Graham E. Cooke, founder and president of World Travel Awards explained: "World Travel Awards has become respected worldwide by the global industry because our overall objective is to encourage, educate and inspire travel companies and destinations to transform their performance to a completely new level of supreme excellence. “
The winners of the 2009 World Travel Awards World Category will be announced in a glamorous ceremony in London on November 8th. “These will be companies that take a balanced view, concentrating on customer engagement and on-going product innovation, while continuing to scrutinize costs and yield,” said Cooke.
For further information on travel destinations, services, hotels and contact with a specialized travel consultant please visit the Discover.Travel Group’s websites www.Discover.Travel, www.DiscoverBrazil.com, www.DiscoverSouthAmerica.Travel and www.DiscoverCentralAmerica.Travel.
Recent accomplishments by Intelligent Leisure Solutions and the Discover.Travel Group:
•         2008 Ulysses Award for Innovation in Tourism Enterprises from the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization),
•         World Travel Award 2008 for South America’s Leading Travel Management Company,
•         World Travel Award 2008 for Central America’s Leading Travel Agency,
•         Managing Partner Robert Phillips was elected ASTA Chapter President for Brazil.
•         Selected by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism as an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization.  
•         Authenticated by the Tralliance Corporation and the .Travel Registry.

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For information on travel destinations and contact with a specialized travel consultant visit the Discover.Travel Group’s websites www.Discover.Travel, www.DiscoverBrazil.com, www.DiscoverSouthAmerica.Travel and www.DiscoverCentralAmerica.Travel.

Jim 4x4 Thailand (www.jim4x4.com) ships 2010 Toyota Hilux Vigo pickup and 2010 Toyota Fortuner SUV

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 11, 2009 – Date: August 17, 2009
Contact: Jeff Quraishi
Mobile: +66.89.106.5701
Email: sonivigo@gmail.com
Jim (www.jim4x4.com) Thailand top new used second hand Toyota Hilux dealer of Japanese American cars pickups and SUVs ships 2010 Toyota Hilux Vigo and 2010 Toyota Fortuner in first week of their release. Check stock at www.sonimotors.net
Summary: Thailand's top 4x4 Dealers and Exporters Jim 4x4 and Soni Motors Thailand became Thailand's first 4x4 exporter to ship 2010 Toyota Hilux Vigo two days before its official release and 2010 Toyota Fortuner just one day after its official release. Jim 4x4 (http://www.jim4x4.com) is Thailand's oldest and largest new and second hand car exporter and has dominated Asian automotive landscape for the past 97 years. For details, contact Jim 4x4 at +66 (86) 677-5701 or browse through their websites at http://www.jim4x4.com, http://www.sonirodban.com and http://sonimotors.net.
Bangkok, Thailand – Jim 4x4 Thailand (http://www.jim4x4.com) and Soni Motors Thailand (http://www.sonirodban.com/) as Thailand's and Asia's top 4x4 dealers and 4x4 exporters have led the Thai automotive scene for the past 31 years and Asian auto industry for the past 98 years. Asia's oldest dealership exports all new 2009 2010 and pre-owned Thailand-assembled Japanese and American 4x4s Toyota Hilux Vigo, Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi L200 Triton, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Nissan Navara, Isuzu DMax, Isuzu MU-7, Chevy Colorado and Ford Ranger among others to 100 countries in the world. Jim 4x4 and its sister companies Soni, Bloomstar and Yasir are all Thailand's top exporter of 4x4 spare parts, 4x4 accessories, 4x4 rims, 4x4 wheels, 4x4 lighting and 4x4 tires.
Jeff Quraishi commented, “Thai automotive scene keeps changing as few auto exporter survive beyond their second anniversary. Soni and Jim4x4 have not only survived but thrived for more than three decades and it is thanks to our low price, quick delivery, honesty, integrity, professionalism, quality and customer service. Our dealer customers love the fact that not only we offer them the lowest price in town but are also able to get them the vehicles within a week. The fact that we are shipping hundreds of vehicles a week means that our vehicles are always in stock, they are of the freshest manufacturing stock and are shipped very quickly. If a customer buys from another vendor the shipment may take weeks to ship which means that his investment is sitting idly while he and his customers wait. When he places an order with us and receives vehicles quickly he is able to increase the velocity of his money. His vehicle arrives quickly, he sells it quickly and places an order right away to keep the cycle going. 'Time is money' maxim is realized in our speed of delivery. Last year, we made history once again by shipping Toyota Hilux Vigo and Toyota Fortuner 2009 in one day of its release. This year is no exception, but this year we shipped 2010 Toyota Hilux Vigo two days before its release. Double Cap Toyota Hilux Vigo 2009 2010 model is the first pick-up truck to fully install newly developed safety technologies such as Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRC) and Brake Assist (BA) which makes it one of the safest 4x4 pickups. Furthermore, features installed to increase comfort level to the same level as a passenger car include, Cruise control, 6-way adjustable electric power seat with leather package and Optitron meter provide optimum visibility in all kinds of weather."
Vigo and Fortuner 2010 unveiling party was held at Jim 4x4 and Soni Motors spacious headquarters in Prawet district of Bangkok which includes South East Asia's largest showroom of diesel 4x4 vehicles. Executives of other divisions of the Soni Group of Companies (http://www.sonimotorsthailand.com/) namely Jim 4x4 Thailand (http://www.jim4x4.com), Bloomstar Thailand (http://www.thailand4x4.com/), Yasir Trading (http://www.jimsoni.com/) and Soni Manufacturing Division (http://www.sonimotors.net/) also applauded Team Jim’s dedication in getting the vehicles quickly to their clients and re-dedicated themselves to his ideals of honesty, integrity, professionalism, customer service, low price, quick delivery and high quality. Some of our competitors also showed up to congratulate us including executives of Sam 4x4 Thailand (http://www.sam4x4.com).
Asia's oldest running dealership Soni and Jim export all new and pre-owned Right Hand Drive and Left Hand Drive Thailand-assembled Japanese and American 4x4s Toyota Hilux Vigo (http://www.jim4x4.com/vigo.html), Toyota Fortuner (http://www.jim4x4.com/fortuner.html), Mitsubishi L200 Triton (http://www.jim4x4.com/triton.html), Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (http://www.jim4x4.com/2009-mitsubishi-pajero-sport.html), Nissan Navara (http://www.jim4x4.com/navara.html), Isuzu DMax (http://www.jim4x4.com/dmax.html), Isuzu MU-7 (http://www.jim4x4.com/mu7.html), Chevy Colorado (http://www.jim4x4.com/colorado.html), and Ford Ranger (http://www.jim4x4.com/ranger.html), among others to 100 countries in the world.
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About Jim 4x4
The Soni Group of Companies (http://www.sonimotorsthailand.com) and Jim 4x4 (http://www.jim4x4.com) are Thailand’s largest and oldest auto exporting group and command a whopping 80-90% share of the automotive exporting market. Soni and Jim are owned and operated by the Quraishi Family which is considered Asia’s First Family of automotive Retailing and has been in automotive business since 1911. Soni and Jim4x4 have an enviable track record of leading the industry thanks to its century-old commitment to customer service, honesty, integrity, professionalism, quality and low price. For more information please email Soni at sonivigo@gmail.com and jim4x4@gmail.com or visit http://www.sonirodban.com/ for new 4x4 vehicles, accessories, spare parts and rims and http://www.jim4x4.com for nearly new and second-hand vehicles and http://www.sonimotors.net for Current 4x4 vehicle stock.

Cruisin For a Cause Car Show and BBQ

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 09, 2009 – Valley Rail Promotions is Proud to Announce….
"Cruisin’ for a Cause”
Car Show and BBQ
Kremmers Catering & Cafe LLC will be catering a real BBQ Pig Roast
September 19, 2009 at
Merchants Square Mall
http://www.merchantssquaremall.com
1901 S 12th St.
Allentown Pa 18103
Registration 9 am -12 pm
Trophies 2.30 pm
Car Show Entry Fee $10.00
Spectators "FREE"
This is a Open Car Show and welcomes all Vehicles from Antique, Muscle Cars.Stock and Modified vehicles.  All cars and clubs are welcome.  There will be Trophies with Dash Plaques to the first 100 registered vehicles.  This is a Annual Event and is Hosted by The Lehigh Valley Cruisers.  Plus we will have Music all day with our special guest:
" Becca and Jake"  performing at
The Courtyard Market  "The Lehigh Valley’s Newest Outdoor Market"
at The Main Entrance of Merchants Square Mall.
Located off Lehigh and Vultee st by Queen City Dinner.
Saturday 10am-12pm
http://www.valleygoto.com
Don't miss this Acoustic Duo.
http://www.myspace.com/beccajake
About Becca & Jake
Becca & Jake is a pop/acoustic group that formed in the summer of 2008.  It all started with R&B solo artist Rebbecca Heller on vocals and 2AM bassist Jake Bastian on acoustic guitar. Now Becca & Jake play many public and private shows.
“I had the pleasure of hearing Becca and Jake at a small party and was blown away by their maturity and the quality of music coming from this young duo. This young woman’s voice is stunning!”
-Sarah Ayers
"They are one of the finest groups we have ever had with such compliments from artists and guests alike. Such talented young people. They will be successful if they keep at it"
-Alana Maubury Hunter, Gallery 141
The Courtyard Farmer, Flea & Craft Market will be open during the Car Show.
Vendor Space available
Table space only $3.00
Tent space $10.00
Information Call Valley Rail Promotions at 610-440-0487
This is a annual event and proceeds will benefit Camelot for Children a Local Lehigh Valley Non profit Children's Group. There will also be a 50/50 held to Benefit The Dakota Galusha Memorial Scholarship Fund - A young Northampton man that was taken too soon.
This is a Free event for spectators.  After the Car Show make sure to visit Merchants Square Mall 100,000 square feet of Antique and Specialty Shops.  We hope to see you there.  Special Thanks to our sponsors Merchants Square Mall, Valley Rail Promotions (http://www.valleygoto.com) "Car Show Guide",  Kremmers Catering & Café LLC and The Lehigh Valley Cruisers.

From January to July, the Accumulative Cargo Throughput of Chinese Ports Was 3.88 Billion Ton

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 07, 2009 – www.shcri.com -- In July of 2009, the cargo throughput of Chinese ports was 610 million tons; from January to July, it added up to 3.88 billion tons, with a YOY increase of 3.9%. The cargo throughput along the coast was 420 million tons; from January to July, it added up to 2.68 billion tons, with a YOY increase of 3.5%. The inland cargo throughput was 190 million tons; from January to July, it added up to 1.2 billion tons, with an increase of 5.1%.
With the stimulation of predominant goods, the growth of Chinese coastal ports is faster than inland ports. Because of the fast and good increase predominant goods, the growth of coastal ports rises obviously. The growth rate is higher than the first half year by 1.3%. However, the growth of inland ports is relatively slow. The growth rate is higher than the first half year by only 0.2%, which affects the growth of the overall cargo throughput. Beneficial from the great increase of metallic minerals and mine construction materials, as well as the rapid rebound of coal, some 100-million-ton grade ports keep growing fast. The growth rates of the month of Dalian Port, Yingkou Port, Rizhao Port and Zhoushan Port were all over 20%. The growth rates of ports in Tongxhan Port and Fuzhou Port even surpassed 50%. Since 2009, the southern costal ports have been in a weak position. But most of them increased by over10% in July. It also first happened in Guangzhou Port. Beneficial from the rebounding demands for the domestic coal, the throughput of Qinhuangdao Port grew for the first time. On the contrary, the growth rates of large ports with leading cargo throughput like Shanghai Port, Ningbo Port and Shenzhen Port lagged behind, which had a bad impact on the cargo throughput of the overall cargo.
From January to July of 2009, Chinese foreign-trade cargo throughput rose month by month. In July, the foreign-trade cargo throughput was 190 million tons. From January to July, it added up to 1.2 billion tons, with a YOY increase of 1.9%. Among them, the costal ports completed 170 million tons in July and accumulatively completed 1.1 billion tons from January to July. The YOY increase was 1.1%. The inland ports completed 15 million tons in July and accumulatively completed 100 million tons from January to July. The YOY increase was 12%. Stimulated by the domestic demand of the national economy, China had a large demand for predominant goods like iron ores, coal, crude oil and beans. The import volume increased greatly. Besides, the decrease of foreign-trade containers slowed down. Therefore, the growth rate of the foreign-trade cargo throughput from January to July was higher than the first half year by 1.2% and the momentum was better month by month. Beneficial from the sharp increase of predominant goods, the 100-million-ton grade ports like Dalian Port, Tongxhan Port, Rizhao Port, Suzhou Port and Nantong Port had a foreign-trade growth rate of that month of over 20%. However, large southern ports like Shanghai Port, Guangzhou Port and Shenzhen Port had a negative growth and they greatly affected the whole foreign trade. Beneficial from the warming-up of the domestic infrastructure construction, basic materials like mine construction materials, iron and steel and concrete were in great demand, which promoted the increasing of cargo throughput of domestic goods. From January to July, the cargo throughput of domestic goods increased by 4.9% YOY, higher than that of the foreign trade by 3%. Obviously, the internal trade was very strong.
From January to July of 2009, Chinese container throughput grew higher than the first half of 2009 by 1%. The container throughput of northern ports grew steadily. The container throughput of Qingdao Harbor, Lianyungang was good; especially the container throughput amplitude of Yingkou Port and Tianjin Port surpassed double figures. The decreasing amplitude of Shanghai Port and Ningbo Port which performed weakly in early days shrank obviously. The throughput of Guangzhou Port turned from negative to positive for the first time. In July, the container throughput of ports was 10.56 million TEU; from January to July, it added up to 66.73 million TEU, with a YOY decrease of 9.9%. The throughput of costal ports was 9.52 million TEU; from January to July, it added up to 60.21 million TEU, with a YOY decrease of 9.6%. The throughput of inland ports was 1.04 million TEU; from January to July, it added up to 6.52 million TEU, with a YOY decrease of 12.7%.
Source: China Research and Intelligence
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USAsian asks for Cheap Air India flights for Indian cities

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 03, 2009 – The proposed daily cheap flights has been in the pipeline for some time now, for which the federal authorities have given the necessary license, but Air India has been unable to start the service as the state-owned airline is struggling for its survival, said Devasish Ray, Executive Director of USAsian.
"After careful research and analysis we are convinced that it would be profitable for Air India to operate cheap flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to key cities in India," Ray said.
"Dulles airport transports close to 2,000 passengers on eight airlines and the passenger revenue amounts to approximately $1,235,000 daily," he said.
Air India's two daily flights from New York, which lands by 7.30 AM and leave by 9.30 PM (local time) the same day, sit idle and incur unnecessary parking fees amounting to nearly $10,000 per aircraft, he said.
"By rerouting the flights via Washington DC, not only will Air India save on parking expenses but also generate additional passenger revenue from Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC area," he said, adding that the region has seen substantial increase in Indian population in recent years.
"Washington DC would also be more accessible for passengers from the South corridor of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida," Ray said.
http://www.travelchacha.com/flights.htm

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Travel Chacha (http://www.travelchacha.com/) also collaborated with various prestigious national and international travel associations like IATA, ASTA, IATO and TAAI to promote the tourism industry of India worldwide. http://www.travel-chacha.net

Computerized Valet Parking Systems by Service Tracking Systems to Offer Online Valet Reservation

PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 02, 2009 – San Francisco, CA - Offering parking customers convenient options for requesting their vehicles is nothing new for Service Tracking Systems. CVPS already offers customer vehicle request kiosks, dial-up request modules, as well as requests via SMS messaging (texting). Now with ValetWebReservations, valet customers can feel confident that they have parking reserved for them at their destination. This valet reservation application is especially useful in high-volume airport parking operations where travelers need to know whether they have those extra 15 minutes that would otherwise be spent looking for a parking space.
The application is fast and easy to use. The welcome screen allows the parking facility to display advertising, or a customized message and logo, along with the options to make or cancel a reservation and to request a vehicle (where applicable). The valet customer inputs their vehicle and personal information, and prints out a bar coded boarding pass. This pass is scanned by the valet staff upon arrival, automatically entering all of the customer’s data into the system. Parking operators reduce labor cost by having the customer and vehicle information data automatically appear in the system as a result of the web reservations. The customer gains convenience and confidence in the system. The operator reduces labor. It’s a win-win situation.
“Creating solutions for the parking and transportation industry that provide customer convenience, process efficiency, and cost savings is what we do best,” says Kai Schuette, CEO of Service Tracking Systems, Inc.
Service Tracking Systems’ computerized valet parking system, CVPS, has been providing valet operations across the world with the highest quality of valet management tools and expertise in the market. Designed by an operator with 25 years of valet parking management experience, CVPS provides the tools to move ‘traditional’ valet parking operations to a new plateau.
A valet operator can use CVPS to provide superior VIP customer service, streamline operations, minimize damage claims, track operations, and quantify employee performance. Since 1994, STS solutions have saved clients hundreds of thousands of dollars, not to mention time.
CVPS is a nationwide technology solutions provider with over 400 installations in most major cities across the US, Canada, Australia, and Dubai. Other core Service Tracking Systems products are BellDeskPro and CheckPointLPR. Client locations include casinos, hotels, airports, office buildings, off airport parking, shopping malls, residential communities, and parking garages.
Visit us at www.servicetrackingsystems.net to find out more.

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Service Tracking Systems (STS) is a front service technology solutions company designed to elevate customer service, increase productivity, minimize liabilities and enhance facility security.