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CharterUP, the first fully integrated charter bus marketplace for corporations, consumers, and operators, today announced that luxury Sprinter vans are now available on its award-winning charter services platform in Washington D.C. and Orlando. The cities are the latest markets where the luxury vehicles are available, following its initial launch across Texas and Southern California. The expansion provides more options for customers seeking group transportation, while welcoming a whole new category of local operators to its platform.
CharterUP Sprinter Van
The addition of luxury sprinter vans to the CharterUP marketplace creates opportunities for more than 7,000 independent operators across North America who are sitting on underutilized fleets. Already hosting a network of more than 4,000 motorcoaches and minibuses, the CharterUP marketplace has added hundreds of luxury Sprinter vans to meet the growing demand for group transportation services of all sizes.
“With the return to office and group travel, there is a growing demand for transportation services nationwide,” said CharterUP CEO & Founder Armir Harris. “Washington D.C. and Orlando stand out as top destinations but we recognize that not everyone requires a motorcoach. That’s why we are continuing to roll out hundreds of luxury Sprinter vans in major markets across the U.S., to provide versatile and upscale travel options for our customers while welcoming a new category of operator partners to our platform.”
CharterUP CEO & Founder Armir Harris
Hundreds of new luxury Sprinter van operators have joined over 600 existing local bus operators nationwide who have teamed up with CharterUP to deliver premier charter services experiences with transparency and accountability, while leveraging its data-driven platform to increase bookings, enhance logistics and more.
“CharterUP has transformed the way we do business, replacing our old booking process with a streamlined data-driven marketplace, resulting in a greater than 20 percent boost in business,” said Master's Charter President Saulo Ferreira. “We’re seeing the need for group transportation surge across Orlando and CharterUP’s latest expansion to include luxury Sprinter vans on their platform enables us to meet that demand with the entirety of our fleet.”
With the strategic incorporation of Sprinter vans, small groups of up to 12 passengers can book luxury travel without the high costs and coordination hassles of multiple rideshares or taxis. This addition to the fleet marks a significant step in making convenient group travel options more accessible and affordable, ensuring a premium travel experience from start to finish.
“Our new Sprinter line is a testament to CharterUP’s commitment to providing efficient, affordable luxury travel options to groups of all sizes,” Harris continued. “In an industry where smaller parties often face the dilemma of choosing between luxury and affordability, our Sprinter vans stand out as a solution that compromises on neither.”
The news comes on the heels of the company’s recognition as the second fastest-growing private company in the U.S. on the Inc. 5000 list for achieving 111,130 percent average revenue growth over the past three years.
With real-time availability, vehicle tracking, performance reviews and on-demand booking, CharterUP connects customers with available charters in under 60 seconds. By streamlining group transportation, CharterUP has become the top charter service provider for Fortune 500 companies including Amazon, Microsoft, and Google and last year alone, helped eliminate over 1 billion miles worth of carbon emissions with 25 million miles driven.
Visit charterup.com for more information.
[12.05.23]
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Updated 12/05/23
December
Greater California Livery Association Holiday Party
12/5 at 6:00 p.m. at Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Newport Beach
gcla.org
Maryland Limousine Association Meeting
12/5 at 12:00 p.m. at Captain James Restaurant in Baltimore
mdlimoassoc.org
Virginia Limousine Association Holiday Jingle and Mingle
12/5 at 6:00 p.m. at Ristorante Renato in Fredericksburg
virginialimousineassociation.org
Maryland Motorcoach Association Holiday Celebration Cruise
12/6 at 6:30 p.m.
marylandmotorcoach.org
Arizona Limousine Association Casino Night
12/9 at Certified Benz & Beemer in Scottsdale
info@azlimo.org or azlimo.org
Greater Atlanta Limousine Association Holiday Party
12/12 at 6:00 p.m. location TBD
galalimo.org
Limousine Association of New Jersey Holiday Party
12/12 at 6:00 p.m. at Fernandes Night Club in Newark
RSVP via email at patricia.nelson103@gmail.com
New England Livery Association
12/12 at 6:00 p.m. at Spinelli's in Lynnfield, Mass.
nelivery.org
Colorado Limousine Association Holiday Party
12/13 at 6:00 p.m. at Cinzzetti's in Northglenn
cololimo.org
National Limousine Association Holiday Mixer
12/13 at 4:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
RSVP here
Florida Limousine Association Holiday Party
12/14 at Lido Beach Club in Sarasota
floridalimousine.com
Illinois Limousine and Bus Association Coffee With the ILLBA
12/19 at 10:00 a.m. CT via Zoom
illba.org
January
Illinois Limousine and Bus Association Holiday Party
1/9 at 4:30 p.m. at Carlucci in Rosemont
illba.org
Philadelphia Regional Limousine Association Holiday Party
1/17 at Peppers by Amedeo's in King of Prussia
prlainc.com
[10.27.23]
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J.J. Keller & Associates post-accident procedures
A crash involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) requires swift action from fleet managers in order to secure the scene, gather evidence, make reports, keep records and perform investigations that can help prevent similar incidents. To help motor carriers properly follow all post-accident procedures, as well as conduct a thorough investigation of a crash, J. J. Keller & Associates has introduced its new Accident Investigation Procedures Training Service.
This onsite, consultant-led program trains a carrier’s fleet manager to understand the post-accident FMCSR requirements, determine if a driver followed the proper procedures, take corrective action based on the results of an investigation, conduct corrective action training as needed, and challenge the preventability of a crash via DataQs.
“What makes this training so special is that it not only trains managers on how to quickly and accurately respond to an accident by meeting the letter of the FMCSA standards, but also how to conduct an investigation that can protect the carrier from legal liability while preventing future accidents,” said J. J. Keller Director of Transport Consulting Services Sean Nebert.
J. J. Keller’s new training service covers:
- Driver accident procedures
- Accident registers
- Drug and alcohol testing requirements
- Tiered responses to accidents
- Evidence and data preservation
- Accident reconstruction
- Root cause and preventability analysis
- FMCSA crash preventability determination
- Follow-up responses to prevent future accidents
“After a crash, there’s a lot to do in a short window of time,” added Nebert. “By having the proper training and processes in place, carriers greatly reduce their risk of costly mistakes being made.”
Visit jjkellerconsulting.com for more information.
[12.04.23]