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Early birds were treated to a Microbrew Sampler Station and hors d’oeuvres. “Brew Talk” TV host Nick Macaluso offered insights on each of the award-winning Sacramento Valley beers being poured.
New vehicle displays by sponsors Team Superstores of Vallejo, Nor Cal Vans, Napa Ford, and Coach West allowed attendees a chance to explore a new Ford Transit van conversion and a California-compliant MKT stretch, as well as test drive new Cadillac sedans as well as a Lincoln Continental—and many in attendance had signed up for their own livery-equipped version of Lincoln’s flagship vehicle.
Janeiri Galvan from Bauer’s Pre-Owned Sales and Tony Fuller from Interstate Oil Cardlock were on hand to help operators save money on equipment and fuel.
Then, the evening’s featured speakers provided updates and insights on operating in compliance with both state and federal requirements in the simplest and most cost-effective manners.
Investigator Cynthia McReynolds of the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) reviewed current audit trends and enforcement actions. Her tips for assisting the PUC in taking action against illegal operators were well received; so too as were her steps for leveling the playing field, as McReynolds also fielded several operators’ complaints about the shameless practices of TNCs.
Barret Business Services gave attendees nuts-and-bolts information on workers’ compensation, taxes, and payroll prep savings that everyone with employees could relate to.
GCLA Lobbyist Gregg Cook of Government Affairs Consulting briefly summarized the many actions taken during this legislative session. Applause greeted the news of a one-year extension for 120” stretch owners to comply with the required fifth door and escape-window retrofits previously mandated by state laws.
The association will be holding its Northern California Holiday Party on December 6 at Napa Valley Ford and Lincoln, while the GCLA annual meeting will be at the LAX Marriott on December 13.
Visit gcla.org for more information.
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As one of the principal undertakings of the Department of Transportation’s 2009 Motorcoach Safety Action Plan, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has amended FMVSS No. 208, “Occupant crash protection” (49 CFR 571.208), to “require a lap/shoulder belt at all designated seating positions on all over-the-road buses” and “for buses other than over-the-road buses, this final rule requires a lap/shoulder belt at all passenger seating positions on new buses with a GVWR great than 11,793 kg (26,000 lbs.)."
“As Grech Motors manufactures all of our seating in-house, we are ahead of the curve on this requirement and it will not impede our production time whatsoever,” said AJ Thurber, Grech Motors vice president of sales & marketing.
“Safety and FMVSS compliancy are the top priority in our manufacturing process at Grech Motors,” said Grech Motors President and CEO Ed Grech.
Buses built before November 2016 with lap belts will be grandfathered in without having to revise their seats to feature three-point seat belts.
Visit grechmotors.com for more information.
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A full limo ride to and from their home, office, or school to their registered voting poll as well as complementary water on ice will be provided for anyone wanting to go vote this coming Tuesday.
“This election is one of the most important, if not the most important election in modern U.S. history,” said PrimeTime Owner Venice Gamble. “Regardless of which candidate you support, which political party you follow, or your political beliefs you live by, your voice should be heard. Our company, PrimeTime Limousine, wants to do our part in serving our community in this Democratic process by providing luxury limousine rides completely free to all passengers to go vote.”
PrimeTime will have a fleet of limousines, including, but not limited to 20-26 Passenger Cadillac Escalade limousines and Lincoln Town Car limousines dispatched from 6:30 a.m. to the close of the polls on Election Day.
Visit ptlimousine.com for more information.
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