
Political Shuttles Carry Revenues, Hassles
It stands to reason serving both the red and blue political contingents should add up to green. If only it were that easy.
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[NOTE: LCT contacted all LCT Show exhibitors registered as of Feb. 23, as well as exhibitors at the 2018 UMA Motorcoach Expo. Those that returned information before deadlines are spotlighted below in no particular order.]
National Interstate Insurance
National Interstate Insurance provides insurance to the passenger transportation industry including motorcoach, limousine, and mixed fleets. It offers all options
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LiveView GPS
Flash Trac HW Vehicle Telematics System: The Flash Trac HW is a complete telematics system for your vehicles. Location updates are done every 60 seconds, at every turn, and every 60 minutes when the ignition is turned off. Tow detection will instantly alert you when your car is getting towed. Also, see complete vehicle
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One Step GPS
One Step GPS provides real-time tracking 24/7, and allows you to view all vehicles on one screen. Features include: Google Maps, satellite and street views; live traffic updates; the ability to see all routes, stops, addresses, and durations for up to three years; unsafe driving alerts (e.g. harsh braking, fast acceleration, and speeding);
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Capacity Coverage Company
Capacity Coverage Company has been in the public transportation insurance arena for more than 25 years. It has acquired the experience and connections to insure
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Nauto
The Nauto device is a single unit dual camera system watching the road ahead and the vehicle interior (with a focus on driver behavior). The multi-sensor device uses
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InsureLimos.com
InsureLimos.com by Casurance Agency is a niche agency that specializes in chauffeured transportation, motorcoaches, taxis, and paratransit (NEMT). It has established partnerships with many leading industry insurance companies such as
Scalabros
Scalabros is a young Italian company with a headquarters and manufacturing facility near the northern Italian town of Bologna at the heart of the Italian “motor valley,” where brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, and Ducati are designed and manufactured. This enables it to create sunshades and escape roof
Lancer Insurance
Since 1985, Lancer has provided commercial automobile, physical damage, and general liability insurance coverages to the passenger transportation business in the U.S.
As longtime members of the National Limousine Association and dozens of regional and state limousine associations nationwide, Lancer has had a unique perspective on the transformation of the industry as it moved from primarily operating sedans
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Lancer offers all of its policyholders a wide array of free and exclusive loss prevention and risk management services to help them operate their companies more safely, efficiently, and profitably. Information: (800) 782-8902; www.lancerinsurance.com/index.php
ELD Solutions
• Easy Setup: Simply plug the ELD module into the truck’s diagnostic port. The device and tablet will record drive time in accordance with DOT regulations.
• ELD Compliance: Comply with the FMCSA ELD mandate with an easy-to-use platform backed by the ELDS Compliance Guarantee.
• IFTA Mileage: Automated reports with the exact mileage information in the U.S. and Canada when filing fuel taxes.
• Geofencing: Monitors fleet with customized location alerts that tells when vehicles enter or leave designated areas such as terminals, shippers’ yards, or driving routes.
• Engine Diagnostics & Driver Behavior: Track idle time, MPG, fuel levels, RPMs, speed, and more.
• Driver communication, customized alerts, 100+ reports, third party software integration, and highest levels of security.
Information: www.eldsolutions.com; 855.696.ELDS (3537); [email protected]
Merchants Fleet Management
Merchants Fleet Management has been providing customized total fleet management and leasing solutions for more than 50 years. It offers flexible leasing terms without surprises. Both its open-end and closed-end leases can be structured
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Limo Logs
Limo Logs has the ability to track all of your fleet vehicles — not just those that are DOT regulated — so when drivers go from sedan to bus, they can simply select their new vehicle. Limo Logs automatically prevents the driver from choosing a status that doesn’t pertain to that vehicle, whether it’s sleeper berth or driving.
• Track all maintenance schedules to always know when it’s time for service.
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• Built in safety checks that virtually eliminate form and manner violations.
• DVIR’s turn into work orders for mechanics and fleet managers so they know exactly what vehicles need service and repairs.
Information: www.limologs.com
Related Topics: chauffeur safety, driver safety, ELDs, GPS, Lancer Insurance, passenger safety, Safety, Safety & Insurance, Telematics, vehicle safety
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