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Montvale, N.J. — Perfect Limo Service has been named the “Best Limo Service” in populous Bergen County, NJ, by (201) Magazine in its February issue.
Perfect Limo, which maintains its headquarters in Montvale, N.J., is celebrating its 31st year in business this April. It won the award by a vote of (201) readers who selected the” Best of Bergen” in numerous categories.
In naming Perfect Limo as the winner, (201) Magazine noted: “Voters didn’t have to stretch when they chose Perfect Limo for top honors as the best limousine service. When you’re in the market for premium chauffeured limo services, this is the place to call. The fleet includes sedans, SUVs, and the quintessential stretch.”
Perfect Limo is owned by Doris and John Sutich of Montvale. The married couple founded the company in 1984 with two vehicles and have grown it to more than 30 vehicles today. The company serves the entire metropolitan New York and New Jersey area with a network of worldwide affiliates.
In accepting the award, President John Sutich thanked voters for the prestigious recognition. Bergen County is New Jersey’s most populous county with more than 925,000 residents in 70 communities.
Perfect Limo is also noted for its unique headquarters. It is based in an Octagon House, an 1851 residence that was restored by the Sutich family. The Octagon House is the official landmark of the Borough of Montvale and its image appears on all official materials of the borough. The Sutich family was honored by federal, state, county and local officials for their work and dedication in the restoration.
Visit perfectlimo.com for more information.
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Grech Motors’ new Sales Manager Marty Vitelli
Riverside, Calif. — Grech Motors announces longtime industry sales veteran Marty Vitelli as its new Sales Manager. Vitelli brings his passion for quality and customer service to the bus manufacturer’s sales team, which includes CEO Ed Grech, Vice President of Sales and Marketing AJ Thurber, Vice President of Operations John Beck, and Senior Sales Executives Rene Martinez, Larry Olivarez, Tina Clark, Kaye Marseilles, and Michael Campos.
“Grech Motors is unrivaled in the bus world,” says Vitelli. “The Grech Motors products exemplify innovation in design, excellence in quality and superior craftsmanship. I take pride in offering the Grech Motors products to the industry and I have confidence that my long-term client relationships will receive the best possible after-sale and warranty support possible.”
Vitelli brings 16 years of luxury fleet sales experience to Grech Motors, offering operators expert insight about market trends and how to choose the best vehicle for growing their business.
“Marty’s passion for excellence in client satisfaction is a true example of the Grech Motors culture and mission in serving the ground transportation industry,” says CEO Ed Grech. “We are extremely pleased to announce him as an addition to our expanding veteran sales team.”
Visit grechmotors.com for more information.
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The chauffeured ground transportation industry relies heavily on being able to communicate with the main office, be it via text, call, or some other mobile check-in. At the same time, an increasing number of states are enforcing and adopting stricter laws that make it illegal to talk or text while driving—and really, why would you want to jeopardize the safety of your passengers?
Zello, a convenient push-to-talk voice app, was launched to help. Simply put, Zello replaces conventional 2-way radios and phone calls. Instead of using designated radio frequencies or phone minutes, it uses the Internet over Wi-Fi or any data network. Over 75+ million users have Zello installed on their mobile devices and PCs. There are two versions: a free consumer app and a paid subscription service called Zello@Work for businesses.
Using voice over IP (VoIP) technology, voice transmissions are high-quality, live-streaming, and without lags. Unlike 2-way radios, there are no range limitations or licensing requirements. You can install other apps on the same device. Zello offers additional features such as photo sharing, availability indicators, history, and call alerts. You can also talk to a group of up to 1200 users by using the channel feature.
Zello runs on all major smartphones and tablets (Android, iOS, Blackberry, Windows Phone) Windows PC, rugged mobile devices, mobile computers, and even 2-way radios. Zello@Work, the subscription-based app, can be used for dispatching, driver-to-driver, and driver-to-customer communications. Currently, it is used worldwide in limousine or black car services, as well as taxi, freight, and bus/shuttle services.
Zello is different from other hands-free options that exist now, especially those that are installed in vehicles. According to a recent study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, voice-activated systems can be major distractions in themselves and do not help to reduce the risk of crashes. Also, factory-installed solutions are not available for the majority of vehicles already on the road, especially ones built prior to 2001. Zello can be combined with your Bluetooth-enabled system to bridge that gap and make driving safer.
Zello can be gradually transitioned into existing 2-way radio systems or phone-based systems. Since it doesn’t require a dedicated carrier or data (if Wi-Fi is used), there is no need to add or change cell phone providers. Different types of devices can co-exist on one network. For example, PCs can be used for the administrator console and for dispatching, while drivers can use any combination of tablets, smartphones, or iPods. Employees can even use their own personal devices with Zello in a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) type environment.
For hands-free driving, Zello’s accessory partners offer a wide selection of Bluetooth speaker/mics, remote wireless buttons, and wireless/wired headsets, all certified to work with Zello. Prices range from $35 to $175.
A free 5-user network is available to trial by downloading from Zello@Work. For pricing and more information, send an email to sales@zello.com or visit zello.com.
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