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Charlotte, N.C. — Ground transportation company, Rose Chauffeured Transportation, announced their move to a new location this week. The $11-million, family-owned company, which has operated from a facility on Nations Ford Road in Pineville, N.C. since 2006, has relocated their entire 66-vehicle fleet and 135-employee office to a new facility in Charlotte.
The new location includes a 20,000-square-foot building, of which approximately 8,000 square feet is office space and 12,000 square feet is a garage with three drive-throughmechanic bays. The garage plus two and a half acres of outside parking provides ample space for the company’s fleet of 22 motor coaches, 10 minibuses, four executive vans, 18 sedans, and 12 SUVs, which will also be served by the facility’s detached wash bay.
“Quite simply, we’ve outgrown our current space,” says Andy Thompson, president of Rose Chauffeured Transportation. “Our new space allows us to keep our entire growing fleet in one location, and the three drive-through mechanic bays are a huge improvement over our current one bay that requires buses to enter and exit the garage through a single door.”
Thompson also cites lower rent, a large conference room to accommodate their team meetings, and the facility’s proximity to the heart of Charlotte as advantages of the new location.
Rose Chauffeured Transportation’s new facility in Charlotte, N.C.
This is the company’s fifth move to accommodate growth since its founding in 1985. In 1990, it moved out of the family’s home to an office space on Park Road; in 1996, to a small warehouse and office space on Weona Avenue; in 2000, to a facility on Old Pineville Road that doubled the warehouse and office space; and in 2006, to their most-recent Nations Ford Road address.
“The outlook for continued growth is positive,” says Thompson. “Several big events are coming to the region in the next couple of years, even as the city continues to boom and travel spending continues to grow. We’re optimistic, and excited to have a great new facility to operate out of.”
Visit riderose.com for more information.
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Expressway Capital Group President
George Lee
Oaklyn, N.J. — Industry veteran George Lee has recently launched the formation of Expressway Capital Group, a provider of transportation equipment financing solutions. Expressway Capital Group’s unique operator-centric approach is built on the experiences and relationships Lee has cultivated over the last three decades in the industry and provides clients with a transparent, reliable, and hassle-free way to get the best financing deals for their specific needs.
Expressway Capital Group also advises operators on which financing programs would suit them best, based on their unique business models, challenges and goals with unbiased financial guidance.
“As a former operator and sales director for a coachbuilder, I understand the dynamic nature of the transportation business,” Lee said. “Things are changing constantly, from passenger itineraries to traveler behavior to larger market trends, so operators need a financing partner who understands their unique needs and works hard to give them tailored solutions that help them overcome challenges and achieve their goals.”
Expressway Capital Group offers services such as:
- Commercial vehicle leases and loans for operators who need to grow or update their fleet
- Time-saving app-only programs up to $350,000 for operators who need quick turnaround on their financing
- Commercial lines of credit for operators planning to add multiple vehicles over the course of the year
“Our mission at Expressway Capital is to take a partnership approach when helping our clients, because our success is determined by their success,” said Lee. “We don’t just want one-off clients; we want clients who will grow for many years to come, and we want to help them realize their dreams.”
Visit expresswaycapital.com for more information.
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L to R: John Oulton of Richmond Limousine, CD Director of Events Jess Pavlow, Tammy Carlisle of Action Limousines, and Brett Barenholtz of Boston Car Service/Above All Transportation Los Angeles — On December 4, the annual Greater California Livery Association (GCLA) holiday party welcomed nearly 150 members from all over the country and all throughout the ground transportation industry—including Chauffeur Driven’s Director of Events Jess Pavlow.
L to R: Ron Stein of Exclusive Sedan Service and Megan Tucker and GCLA 2nd Vice President/Vendor Director Jeff Brodsly of Chosen Payments The yearly celebration took to a new venue this year, as party-goers headed to Boomtown Brewery for a night of craft brews and tasty fare, including a visit from the Kogi Korean taco tuck.
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Nearly 150 industry members attended the December 4 GCLA holiday party
-->In a swell of support beyond the triple-digit attendance numbers, more than 40 of the industry’s organizations donated sports and entertainment memorabilia, professional services, and more to help the association thoroughly trounce its previous fundraising record of $29,000. By the end of the night, GCLA 2nd Vice President/Vendor Director Jeff Brodsly of Chosen Payments announced that this year’s party yielded more than $75,000.
Chauffeur Driven donated a number of auction items: John Oulton of Richmond Limousine won an e-blast, Tammy Carlisle of Action Limousines won a pass to the 2019 CD Show in Boston, and Brett Barenholtz of Boston Car Service/Above All Transportation won a pass to the 2019 Executive Retreat in Austin.
Members of the 2019 GCLA board of directors The evening also saw the election of the 2019 GCLA board, which is filled with new and familiar leaders alike:
President: Mo Garkani of The COTS Group
1st Vice President: Harry Dhillon of Ecko Transportation Worldwide
2nd Vice President: Jeff Brodsly of Chosen Payments
Secretary: Darren Croasdale of La Costa Limousine
Directors: Selim Aslan of MIB Limousine, Perry Barin of Music Express, Maurice Brewster of Mosaic Global Transportation, Thomas Buck of Beau Wine Tours, Carlos Garcia of Carlos Transportation Services, Robert Gaskill of Motev, Chris Hundley of Limousine Connection, Don Mahnke of ABC Worldwide Transportation, and Mark Stewart of CLI Worldwide
Vendor Directors: Jeff Brodsly of Chosen Payments, Phil Hartz of Acton SoCal Penske Professional Vehicles, Patrick O'Brien of O'Brien & Associates, and Steve Wood of South Bay Ford
The GCLA will be holding its Day on the Hill in Sacramento February 13.
Visit gcla.org for more information.
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