Upcoming Event - Nov. 12
The Connecticut Association of Rental Dealers
Cordially invites you to our
Annual Vendor Night & Dinner
See Whats New from our Associate Members.
Over 30 Vendors will be there to highlight their products in an informal setting...
Enjoy a Sumptuous Buffet Meal with Friends
Relax. . . Enjoy. . .Be Educated and Entertained!
C.A.R.D. Membership is a free benefit of your ARA Dues!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Show Starts at 5 p.m.
Holiday Inn North Haven, CT
631 Washington Ave., (exit 12 off I-91)
Up to four guests per store free
Additional Guests at $25 per person. Cash Bar.
Last years Vendor Night was a sell out... If you were there, you know what fun we all had! Dont miss the 2008 Edition. Over 30 Vendorsand Surprises in Store!
Feature Presentation by Action Coach
"Growing Your Business in Hard Times"
RSVP TODAY!
FLASH.. Now Accepting Nominations for 2009 Officers! Volunteers are needed for all offices.
Make a difference by serving OUR state ARA Organization!
RSVP BY NOVEMBER 1, 2008
by calling Sherri Woronick 860-747-5731
Fax to 860-747-3371
email taylorrentalsw@aol.com.
Or mail the attached form to
CARD c/o Taylor Rental
346 East St., Plainville, CT 06062
Store Name& Address: ___________________________
Number Attending: ______First Four Attendees are FREE!
$25 per additional guest due in advance
Payable to Ct Association of Rental Dealers
Thursday, October 30, 2008
ARA of Massachusetts Vendors Night:
2008 ARAM VENDORS NIGHT
Tabletop Showcase
With A Special Salute to Our Veterans
Tuesday, November 11th at
The Holiday Inn - Marlboro
ADDRESS:
265 Lakeside Ave
Marlboro, MA 01752
(508) 481-3000
SPECIAL RAFFLE FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER NOW!
Rentabilities has donated a pair of 9th Row Patriots Tickets
(These tickets are for the Patriots vs. Jets game on November 13th, 8:30pm)
All you need to do is register by Wednesday, November 5th, and you will be entered into the special drawing for these great tickets.
Exhibits Open To All
Buffet Dinner - $30.00 per person
TIME:
5:00 p.m.
Join your fellow ARAM members for a fun and informative night with our Associate Members.
Building on last years successful format, ARAM will once again present our indoor Table Top Showcase.
There will be displays to interest everyone. General Rental, Equipment Rental and Party Rental, will all find something of interest.
Bring your staff and let them meet some of our industries best suppliers. Its a great time for them to ask questions and learn more about the equipment you rent.
Check out the November issue of the ARAM Newsletter for more information on the vendors that will be there and some of the Show Only specials. As always there will be great door prizes.
Partial List of Door Prizes
-John Deere Equipment Model
-Ditch Witch Hooded Sweatshirt
-VA 14 Premium Rescue Blade
-ABS 2 Electric Submersible Pump
-Dri-Eaz Guide to Restorative Drying
-Dixie Diamond 14 Diamond Blade
-Accent Printed Products Golf Shirt
-$25.00 Gift Certificate from True Value
And Many More...
The Hotel needs a count for food, so please e-mail your reply today!
RSVP to Gene1403@hotmail.com
Tabletop Showcase
With A Special Salute to Our Veterans
Tuesday, November 11th at
The Holiday Inn - Marlboro
ADDRESS:
265 Lakeside Ave
Marlboro, MA 01752
(508) 481-3000
SPECIAL RAFFLE FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER NOW!
Rentabilities has donated a pair of 9th Row Patriots Tickets
(These tickets are for the Patriots vs. Jets game on November 13th, 8:30pm)
All you need to do is register by Wednesday, November 5th, and you will be entered into the special drawing for these great tickets.
Exhibits Open To All
Buffet Dinner - $30.00 per person
TIME:
5:00 p.m.
Join your fellow ARAM members for a fun and informative night with our Associate Members.
Building on last years successful format, ARAM will once again present our indoor Table Top Showcase.
There will be displays to interest everyone. General Rental, Equipment Rental and Party Rental, will all find something of interest.
Bring your staff and let them meet some of our industries best suppliers. Its a great time for them to ask questions and learn more about the equipment you rent.
Check out the November issue of the ARAM Newsletter for more information on the vendors that will be there and some of the Show Only specials. As always there will be great door prizes.
Partial List of Door Prizes
-John Deere Equipment Model
-Ditch Witch Hooded Sweatshirt
-VA 14 Premium Rescue Blade
-ABS 2 Electric Submersible Pump
-Dri-Eaz Guide to Restorative Drying
-Dixie Diamond 14 Diamond Blade
-Accent Printed Products Golf Shirt
-$25.00 Gift Certificate from True Value
And Many More...
The Hotel needs a count for food, so please e-mail your reply today!
RSVP to Gene1403@hotmail.com
MOTOR VEHICLE FLEET Management Bulletin
Drivers have historically operated their vehicles without direct supervision. In most cases they are lone employees. But with the advent of computers and the fast pace of technology! Products now exist that allow you to monitor driver habits and behaviors. As a fleet manager it is your responsibility to reduce vehicle crashes/collisions. You cannot succeed with this task unless you can measure and monitor your driver's behavior. You can only control what you monitor!
To reduce the frequency and severity of collisions you must stop the driving behaviors that cause them. In-vehicle technology now can identify poor habits and behaviors and measure them from the data that is collected. You can then identify strategies to change your drivers' behaviors. Drivers need feedback and technology is now available to provide such feedback - in some products - real-time feedback.
In-vehicle technologies that assist both management and drivers:
Collision Avoidance/Warning - Sensors installed in the vehicle scan the road ahead for vehicles or obstacles. When an obstacle is detected! the system determines whether the vehicle is in immediate danger of crashing. If so! the driver is warned by a tone! warning light or a head-up display.
• Adaptive Cruise Control - Combination of collision avoidance technology and existing cruise control. The system will maintain distance/separation behind a vehicle.
• Rollover Detection and Prevention - Use either in-vehicle sensors or highway installed sensors. The system alerts the driver that the driver may be exceeding the speed at which a rollover may occur.
• LaneTracking or Lane Departure Warning - If the vehicle moves to the edge of the roadway and/or.a lane marking an audible warning in the vehicle is triggered if the appropriate turn signal is not used.
• Side Proximity/Sensing Devices - Similar to collision avoidance systems. The system gives an alarm to assist in preventing sideswipe crashes if it detects or senses an object.
• Vehicle and Cargo Tracking Systems - Use GPS (global positioning system) to track the vehicle! cargo! trailer! etc. to identify its position.
Driver Alertness Monitors - Measure driver alertness by monitoring either individually or a combination of eyelid movement! blink rates! head movement and steering wheel movement.
• In-Vehicle Event Data Recorder (EDR) or "Black Box" - Devices that constantly record information related to vehicle performance. Data monitoring may include seat belt usage, drivers steering and brake input, airbag and seat belt tensioners, speed and deceleration information, information from ABS brakes and vehicle location. It may also send automatic collision notification.
• In-Vehicle Cameras - Camera recording systems that are activated by a preset g-force when the g-force is exceeded. The camera saves both video and audio before and after the "event".
A typical drivers past behavior is normally indicative of their future performance. This is the reason why motor vehicle records should be reviewed prior to hire of a driver and periodically thereafter. Drivers make hundreds of unsafe or poor decisions before a crash occurs. Unsafe decisions lead to near misses and generate data. Through the use of technology and telematics the data generated can be captured and analyzed - which can be managed. Criteria that may be captured:
• Do your drivers exceed the speed limit?
• Do they wear their safety belts?
• Do they hard brake?
• Do they hard accelerate?
• Do they hard corner?
• Do they follow too closely?
• Do they "expect the unexpected?
Managing such data and providing constructive feedback to your drivers should reduce incidents, damage injuries/fatalities and also the costs involved. Remember -
What You Monitor You Can Control
What You Don't You Won't
Quote by Dudley Moore -
"The best safety device is a rear view mirror with a cop in it.”
Resources & References
Road Safety International, Inc.
"In-Vehicle Safety Feedback, Professional Safety - January 2005 www.asse.org
The information provided in this document is of a general nature based on certain assumptions, and is intended as background material. The contents of this document may omit certain details and cannot be regarded as advice that would be applicable to all businesses. The background presented is not a substitute for a thorough loss control survey of your business operations. Readers seeking resolution of specific safety issues or business concerns regarding this topic should consult a professional safety consultant. We do not warrant that the implementation of any view or recommendation contained herein will result in the elimination of any unsafe conditions at your business locations or with respect to your business operations. Further, we do not warrant that the implementation of any view or recommendation will result in compliance with the health, fire, or safety standards or codes of any local, state, or federal ordinance, regulation statute or law. We assume no responsibility for the control or correction of hazards, and the views and recommendations contained herein shall not constitute our undertaking, on your behalf or for the benefit of others, to determine or warrant that your business locations or business operations are safe or healthful, or are in compliance with any law, rule or regulation. Accordingly The Hartford disclaims any liability for loss, damage or injury to you, your employees, invitees, or any third parties, as a result of any views or recommendations expressed herein.
To reduce the frequency and severity of collisions you must stop the driving behaviors that cause them. In-vehicle technology now can identify poor habits and behaviors and measure them from the data that is collected. You can then identify strategies to change your drivers' behaviors. Drivers need feedback and technology is now available to provide such feedback - in some products - real-time feedback.
In-vehicle technologies that assist both management and drivers:
Collision Avoidance/Warning - Sensors installed in the vehicle scan the road ahead for vehicles or obstacles. When an obstacle is detected! the system determines whether the vehicle is in immediate danger of crashing. If so! the driver is warned by a tone! warning light or a head-up display.
• Adaptive Cruise Control - Combination of collision avoidance technology and existing cruise control. The system will maintain distance/separation behind a vehicle.
• Rollover Detection and Prevention - Use either in-vehicle sensors or highway installed sensors. The system alerts the driver that the driver may be exceeding the speed at which a rollover may occur.
• LaneTracking or Lane Departure Warning - If the vehicle moves to the edge of the roadway and/or.a lane marking an audible warning in the vehicle is triggered if the appropriate turn signal is not used.
• Side Proximity/Sensing Devices - Similar to collision avoidance systems. The system gives an alarm to assist in preventing sideswipe crashes if it detects or senses an object.
• Vehicle and Cargo Tracking Systems - Use GPS (global positioning system) to track the vehicle! cargo! trailer! etc. to identify its position.
Driver Alertness Monitors - Measure driver alertness by monitoring either individually or a combination of eyelid movement! blink rates! head movement and steering wheel movement.
• In-Vehicle Event Data Recorder (EDR) or "Black Box" - Devices that constantly record information related to vehicle performance. Data monitoring may include seat belt usage, drivers steering and brake input, airbag and seat belt tensioners, speed and deceleration information, information from ABS brakes and vehicle location. It may also send automatic collision notification.
• In-Vehicle Cameras - Camera recording systems that are activated by a preset g-force when the g-force is exceeded. The camera saves both video and audio before and after the "event".
A typical drivers past behavior is normally indicative of their future performance. This is the reason why motor vehicle records should be reviewed prior to hire of a driver and periodically thereafter. Drivers make hundreds of unsafe or poor decisions before a crash occurs. Unsafe decisions lead to near misses and generate data. Through the use of technology and telematics the data generated can be captured and analyzed - which can be managed. Criteria that may be captured:
• Do your drivers exceed the speed limit?
• Do they wear their safety belts?
• Do they hard brake?
• Do they hard accelerate?
• Do they hard corner?
• Do they follow too closely?
• Do they "expect the unexpected?
Managing such data and providing constructive feedback to your drivers should reduce incidents, damage injuries/fatalities and also the costs involved. Remember -
What You Monitor You Can Control
What You Don't You Won't
Quote by Dudley Moore -
"The best safety device is a rear view mirror with a cop in it.”
Resources & References
Road Safety International, Inc.
"In-Vehicle Safety Feedback, Professional Safety - January 2005 www.asse.org
The information provided in this document is of a general nature based on certain assumptions, and is intended as background material. The contents of this document may omit certain details and cannot be regarded as advice that would be applicable to all businesses. The background presented is not a substitute for a thorough loss control survey of your business operations. Readers seeking resolution of specific safety issues or business concerns regarding this topic should consult a professional safety consultant. We do not warrant that the implementation of any view or recommendation contained herein will result in the elimination of any unsafe conditions at your business locations or with respect to your business operations. Further, we do not warrant that the implementation of any view or recommendation will result in compliance with the health, fire, or safety standards or codes of any local, state, or federal ordinance, regulation statute or law. We assume no responsibility for the control or correction of hazards, and the views and recommendations contained herein shall not constitute our undertaking, on your behalf or for the benefit of others, to determine or warrant that your business locations or business operations are safe or healthful, or are in compliance with any law, rule or regulation. Accordingly The Hartford disclaims any liability for loss, damage or injury to you, your employees, invitees, or any third parties, as a result of any views or recommendations expressed herein.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
MATRA Conference 2008
November 4th, 5th & 6th, 2008
"The Show for the Tent Professional" for 2008 is heading North to the coastal scenery of New England. With remarkable outside space accomodating our ever growing tenting conference, the Crowne Plaza Hotel encourages MATRA attendees to appreciate the open grounds surrounding the Hotel. Housing several College/Universities in the Providence area, it's only fitting that we begin this conference with a "MATRA University" theme where attendees will have opportunities to take "101" courses as well as "extended" courses involving tent safety and education. See Program Schedule
A new design layout for Exhibitors will be featured this year under the three large trade show tents. Attendee and Exhbitor information on the conference is located under the "Conference Link" at the top of this page and on the "Quick Links" section to the right.
Reserve your Hotel Room: Crowne Plaza Providence/Warwick, Rhode Island. Room rate $141.00. GROUP CODE: MID. Direct Phone: 401-732-6000. Crowne Plaza 800 is 800-2CROWNE. You may also use the "Hotel Online Registration Link" . CUTOFF date is 10/15/08.
Tent Installation and Safety Program at the MATRA 2008 Conference
Two Associations, MATRA's "Show for the Tent Professional" and IFAI's " Setting the Standards in the Tent Rental Industry", are partnering to present a ONE Day Workshop offered at this year's MATRA Conference. The workshop will be on Tuesday, Nov 4th starting at 8:30 am sharp and will end at 4;00 pm.
By participating in this workshop, attendees will increase their awareness of personal safety for the installer and follow guidelines for a safe tent installation, including site survey, layout and squaring, staking and anchoring, installation of a frame tent and the final quality assurance installation check.
View a short video on what this program will offer during the conference. See Program Schedule
Space will be limited. An additional fee of $79 per person will be required for this workshop. NOTE: Pre-registration price of $79 by 10/13 or $99 from10/14 to 10/24. No on-site registration for this course available.
Handouts, refreshments and lunch will be provided. Attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance at the end of the course.
"The Show for the Tent Professional" for 2008 is heading North to the coastal scenery of New England. With remarkable outside space accomodating our ever growing tenting conference, the Crowne Plaza Hotel encourages MATRA attendees to appreciate the open grounds surrounding the Hotel. Housing several College/Universities in the Providence area, it's only fitting that we begin this conference with a "MATRA University" theme where attendees will have opportunities to take "101" courses as well as "extended" courses involving tent safety and education. See Program Schedule
A new design layout for Exhibitors will be featured this year under the three large trade show tents. Attendee and Exhbitor information on the conference is located under the "Conference Link" at the top of this page and on the "Quick Links" section to the right.
Reserve your Hotel Room: Crowne Plaza Providence/Warwick, Rhode Island. Room rate $141.00. GROUP CODE: MID. Direct Phone: 401-732-6000. Crowne Plaza 800 is 800-2CROWNE. You may also use the "Hotel Online Registration Link" . CUTOFF date is 10/15/08.
Tent Installation and Safety Program at the MATRA 2008 Conference
Two Associations, MATRA's "Show for the Tent Professional" and IFAI's " Setting the Standards in the Tent Rental Industry", are partnering to present a ONE Day Workshop offered at this year's MATRA Conference. The workshop will be on Tuesday, Nov 4th starting at 8:30 am sharp and will end at 4;00 pm.
By participating in this workshop, attendees will increase their awareness of personal safety for the installer and follow guidelines for a safe tent installation, including site survey, layout and squaring, staking and anchoring, installation of a frame tent and the final quality assurance installation check.
View a short video on what this program will offer during the conference. See Program Schedule
Space will be limited. An additional fee of $79 per person will be required for this workshop. NOTE: Pre-registration price of $79 by 10/13 or $99 from10/14 to 10/24. No on-site registration for this course available.
Handouts, refreshments and lunch will be provided. Attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance at the end of the course.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Write a Solid Rental Agreement - Lifts and Access
October 9, 2008 - When getting an insurance quote for your rental business, the insurer will usually ask for a copy of your current rental agreement. (If they don't, find a new insurance company.) Why is this document an important part of the underwriting process? What is the insurance company looking for? They are ensuring that you've done everything possible to protect your assets. And your rental agreement should contain key elements and verbiage that reduce everyone's level of risk...Read full story
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Defensive Driving Course
For the month of October 2008, the American Rental Association is offering the online Defensive Driving Course from the National Safety Council at a discounted price of $20 per course. This will save you money while promoting safe driving and reducing your risk for vehicular accidents.
The course is available in both English and Spanish. It covers rules of the road, driving in adverse conditions and presents strategies on how to drive defensively and prevent collisions.
Once the course is completed you will receive a certificate that you can present to your insurance company for a possible reduction of your premium.
Go to www.ararental.org and click on "Products and Services."
The course is available in both English and Spanish. It covers rules of the road, driving in adverse conditions and presents strategies on how to drive defensively and prevent collisions.
Once the course is completed you will receive a certificate that you can present to your insurance company for a possible reduction of your premium.
Go to www.ararental.org and click on "Products and Services."
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
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