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L to R: GOLA President Isaac Hernandez of Access Transportation, CD Show pass winner Ivy Davis of 2extreme Transportation, and CD Director of Events Jess Pavlow When the Greater Orlando Limousine Association (GOLA) had its first monthly meeting since its annual July break, local operators were ready to get back to business. The August 15 event was a chance for association leaders and members alike to mull over their next step, and Chauffeur Driven Director of Events Jess Pavlow was on hand to contribute to the conversation.
GOLA President Isaac Hernandez of Access Transportation kicked off the meeting with updates and insights he gained while attending the Dav El/BostonCoach affiliate meeting the previous week. Bringing together operators from all over the country, the meeting, he said, allowed him the chance to hear firsthand about how various markets and companies of all sizes are navigating, dealing with, and embracing trends affecting the chauffeured ground transportation sector.
In the interest of regional unity, members continued the ongoing conversation about transitioning into a chapter of The Sunshine State’s flagship association, the Florida Limousine Association (FLA). The move comes with a host of benefits, including instant partnership and greater connectivity with operators hailing from the 67 often siloed counties comprising the state.
“With Florida being as fractured as it is, we knew that we couldn’t let our associations—and the industry—suffer from that same miscommunication,” Hernandez said. “It’s in the best interest of our operators for us to work together as one joint group.”
Like the state’s three other associations, GOLA will be lending its assistance at the 2017 Chauffeur Driven Show this October 22-25. Pavlow provided updates about the newest finalized developments members can expect to see at the show before raffling off a pass to it. Ivy Davis of 2extreme Transportation was the lucky winner of the certificate.
The next GOLA meeting is slated for September 19, the association’s last meeting before their joint one with FLA, West Florida Limousine Association, and Central Florida Livery Association at the CD Show October 23.
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NCLA members and supporters met up in early August The North Carolina Limousine Association (NCLA) hosted an intimate meeting August 8, where they welcomed Chauffeur Driven Director of Events Jess Pavlow for a day of local and industry updates.
Members in attendance were given deeper insights into a newly established motorcoach mandate. The new regulation is regarding logs that would help diminish driver fatigue while improving accuracy of record-keeping. Operators of motorcoaches will need to accommodate these regulatory and safety changes by December 18, 2017.
Chauffeur Driven Director of Events Jess Pavlow (left) with NCLA Secretary Robin Luiz, winner of the 2017 CD Show Pass William Belch of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) discussed the electronic driver logs that Congress had mandated and how to ensure compliance. He directed meeting attendees specifically to sections 382, 383, 387, and 390 of the FMCSA’s Motor Carriers Guide; further information can be found at fmcsa.dot.gov.
Representatives from Raleigh-Durham International Airport were also on hand to discuss the stages of progress being made there, as well as provide information about terminals and parking.
Pavlow spoke to the meeting attendees about the 2017 Chauffeur Driven Show, which will be heading to Orlando October 22-25. She then raffled off a show pass, which was won by Robin Luiz of Special Occasions Limousine. Visit nclimo.org for more information. [CD0917]
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Dav El/BostonCoach President & CEO Scott Solombrino with the all-new 2018 Lincoln NavigatorBoston — Dav El-BostonCoach Chauffeured Transportation Network, the largest privately-owned chauffeured transportation company worldwide, is pleased to announce that it will add be adding the 2018 Lincoln Navigator to its fleet in early 2018.
The new SUV was displayed at the Dav El-BostonCoach's booth at the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Conference in Boston on July 17. Dav El/BostonCoach is the first chauffeured car company to have displayed the new Lincoln Navigator.
"Dav El│ BostonCoach is excited to bring the new Lincoln Navigator to our existing fleet," said Scott Solombrino, president and CEO, Dav El/BostonCoach Transportation Network. "Our goal has always been to provide our customers with the safest and highest quality transportation and that is why we continue to partner with the Ford Lincoln Motor Company. The new SUVs will provide our clients with comfort and luxury they deserve."
The collaboration builds on The Lincoln Motor Company's 50-year relationship with Dav El/BostonCoach and afforded Lincoln with the opportunity to showcase the Navigator.
"This is more than a vehicle; it's an experience," said Richard Hawes, fleet manager, Ford Lincoln Motor Company. "With its spacious interior, sleek styling, and state-of-the-art technology, the 2018 Navigator embodies effortless luxury."
Visit bostoncoach.com for more information.
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