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NPCA Annual Convention
September 17-21, 2008
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-Tracking Trends-The Vehicle Tracking Solutions Newsletter
Issue 5, July 2008
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Look Who We're Tracking!
10,809 Vehicles
718 Customers
32 States
*Totals as of July 22, 2008
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Lots of things happening at VTS this month! (Didn't I have the same story last month?)
To keep you updated, the renovation of our Deer Park headquarters has come to a close- stay tuned for Before & After pictures in next month's newsletter!
In addition, VTS has opened 2 more locations in Dallas/Ft. Worth and Raleigh/Durham. Our new franchisees and corporate staff joined us in New York for a week-long training session at the end of June.
Also, all of you in the precast industry- mark your calendar for the National Precast Concrete Association Convention in September. COO Ed Teixeira will be presenting a workshop about reducing fuel costs through the use of a fleet management software.
Last but not least, VTS was recently featured in Newsday for an article about the benefits of fleet management with rising gas prices. Also featured in that article: our friends at Weber & Grahn Conditioning of Hampton Bays. Be sure to check out the article below!
Enjoy this month's newsletter, and as always, please let us know if there is anything you would like to see in next month's issue!
Best,
Kerri Allmer
Business Development Manager
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Vehicle Tracking Solutions Expands to Dallas/Ft.Worth
VTS recently announced the opening of its
new Dallas/Ft. Worth corporate office that will enable the company to better
serve the needs of the fast-growing Western market. Industry expert Quin
Waddell has been named VP of Sales for the Western Region and will lead the new
office.
Expansion into the
Dallas/Ft. Worth area will allow VTS to better meet the needs of clients west
of the Mississippi and serve as a launching ground for the company's long-term
strategic expansion goals. The new office will also provide corporate support
for the VTS franchise in Austin.
Waddell has 20 years of experience in
sales/sales management and consulting, having worked with organizations ranging
from small private organizations to Fortune 500 companies. His experience and
ability to meet business and sales objectives will be a valuable addition to
the Vehicle Tracking Solutions organization.
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VTS Chosen as Preferred Vendor
for NY Taxi & Limousine Commission
The Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) of New York recently
issued a mandate for all paratransit vehicles licensed in the city of New York to
be equipped with GPS tracking. In issuing this directive, the TLC and the NY
Ambulette Coalition chose Vehicle Tracking Solutions as a preferred vendor.
The TLC mandate includes a "Pick-Up/Drop-Off Report" which
needs to be sent to the TLC on a monthly basis. Using VTS' in-cab push buttons,
this report will include a date/time stamp, street address, latitude/longitude
and a notation of either pick-up or drop-off. Included in this service, Vehicle Tracking Solutions will
send this report to the TLC automatically. This allows customers
to remain compliant with TLC guidelines without actually having to run, print
and send reports.
There are currently 181 ambulette companies with
approximately 1,500 paratransit vehicles affected by this mandate. In order to inform
these companies of the various options available, VTS participated in an
education night sponsored by the NY Ambulette Coalition on June 26. There,
dozens of business owners were able to view the products and speak with
representatives about their options. If you have any questions about the GPS
mandate and Vehicle Tracking Solutions' software, please email [email protected]
or call (631) 586-7400.
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Quality Assurance Program Results Boast
High Level of Customer Service
VTS recently began conducting a Quality Assurance Survey to
measure new customer satisfaction. The survey, which is conducted approximately
6 weeks after the system is installed, has returned very valuable results for
VTS employees.
Of the companies surveyed over the past 12 weeks, 100%
responded that they would refer VTS to another company looking for a GPS
tracking system. Other highlights of the results include an average rating of
4.7 (out of a possible 5) for the VTS sales process and an average rating of 4.5
for the software training each customer receives.
With these benchmarks, VTS employees can work towards
ensuring that customers are receiving the highest level of service and support.
In order to upgrade the sales process, VTS recently began utilizing electronic
contracts that can be signed over the internet to streamline the process. Using
these services will allow customers to view, sign and send their documents with
the click of a button; therefore expediting the entire process. |
As Seen in...Newsday
On July 15, VTS was featured in the Newsday article "GPS tracking: it's a gas" which examines the
benefits of fleet tracking such as reduced fuel costs and an increase in route
efficiency.
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New Sales Manager Will Help Expand Business in Tri-State Area
Chuck Walsh recently joined the VTS team as Sales Manager.
In this position, Chuck will focus on expanding the VTS brand in the tri-state
area through an increased sales force and an improved sales procedure.
As Vehicle Tracking Solutions continues to grow and expand
its presence in various markets throughout the United States, Chuck will be
responsible for managing all sales activities.
Chuck joins VTS with 24 years of sales
experience. In his tenure, he was a Sales Manager for Ikon Office Solutions in New York. He also spent time as the Major Account Sales Manager at Ricoh Business Systems in Westbury and was the Sales Manager at Konica Minolta in Melville.
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-Welcome Aboard!-
We Welcome the Following Companies Who Joined the VTS Family in June:
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Astro Ambulette Model Handicap Transportation
Capitol Refrigeration National Group
Carey Atlanta Pat Sementa Plumbing
Designer Limousines Rodriguez Engineering
Elite Limousine of Atlanta The Metro Group
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The Franchise Corner
- New Franchisees Visit Corporate for Training
Three new VTS franchisees took the trip to Long Island for
training at Corporate Headquarters June 9-13. During their week at Corporate,
the new franchisees learned about VTS' full product line, pricing, marketing
and sales. The in-depth week-long training was designed to equip new franchisees
with the tools and confidence needed to launch their operation. In attendance
was Warren Hardy, VTS Boston; Wes Pullen, VTS Eastern Connecticut; and Margo
Sweitzer, VTS Raleigh. Quin Waddell, VP of Sales at VTS Dallas/Fort Worth
joined the new franchisees for an overview on running the Vehicle Tracking
Solutions operation. 
Pictured above left (L to R) are: Warren Hardy, VTS Boston; Quin Waddell, VTS DFW; and Wes Pullen, VTS Eastern Connecticut. Pictured above right (L to R) are: Warren Hardy, Margo Sweitzer, VTS Raleigh; John M. Cunningham Jr., President & CEO; and Karen Cunningham, CFO.
- VTS Expands Franchise Network to North Carolina
Vehicle Tracking Solutions' new North Carolina franchise will
allow VTS to expand its ability to serve the ever-growing needs of AVL and
fleet customers along the East coast and in the South.
Owned and operated by the husband-and-wife team of Margo and Brent
Sweitzer, Vehicle Tracking Solutions Raleigh will service customers in the
Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill areas, including Wake, Chatham, Orange, Johnson,
Franklin and Durham counties. The Sweitzers have also owned another business,
Alltech Cartridges, Inc., for 12 years.
VTS recently opened a new corporate office in Dallas/Ft. Worth and
currently has other franchise locations in Austin, TX and Middlesex County, MA,
just west of Boston. Click here to continue reading...- Austin Franchisee Signs First Clients
Newly-launched Vehicle Tracking Solutions Austin
recently signed on its first clients: Professional Flooring Supply of Fort
Worth, TX; Richard Lowe Refrigeration of Austin, TX; and Rodriguez Engineering
of Austin, TX. The new customers have signed on with a total of 46 vehicles. Large
sales this soon after opening the Austin office illustrates the increased
interest in GPS tracking and need for a fleet management system in businesses
across the US.
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We welcome your feedback on
Tracking Trends, the VTS Newsletter.
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'Tracking Trends' is a publication of the Marketing Department of Vehicle Tracking Solutions
Managing Editor: Kerri Allmer
631.586.7400 x26
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