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PARS BLOG Professional Automotive Relocation Services, Inc. (PARS) Search for: ABOUT PARS SERVICES RESULTS BLOG OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT PARS’ Comprehensive Approach to Sanitizing Vehicles August 6, 2020 August 6, 2020 PARS Press Office Automotive Fleet magazine just published a timely article written by PARS President Lori Rasmussen. A Comprehensive Approach to Sanitizing Vehicles” provides a detailed list of ways to protect fleet drivers in the age of COVID-19. Click on this image to see the article… Uncategorized Lori Rasmussen Provides Insights into COVID-19 Impact on Fleet Transport May 11, 2020 May 11, 2020 PARS Press Office On May 6th, PARS President Lori Rasmussen participated on a panel of fleet leaders for the AFLA-Bobit webinar series on the topic of theLatest Market Intelligence on COVID-19 Impact on Fleet Operations and Supply Chain Partners . Panelists included Kristofer Bush, Vice President, Product Management for LeasePlan and Colin Sutherland, Executive VP, Sales and Marketing for Geotab , and the moderator, Mike Antich, Associate Publisher of Automotive Fleet. Here are some of her insights into the impact of the current crisis on the transport industry: PARS has had a mobile driver app for the past few years, and its customers can still count on this technology for contact-free pickup and delivery in this new era of distancing. While there have been widespread closures of motor vehicle agencies, most states have extended the expiration dates for vehicle registration, temporary tags, driver’s license. About half the states are open and accepting applications online or by mail. Others are processing renewals. Some physical locations are open, but usually by appointment only and limited services. Her recommendation was that any company with expired or new vehicles needing registration get the paperwork ready now because of the influx of requests as agencies reopen. Along the same line of thinking, Lori mentioned that we are seeing more maintenance facilities and body shops open up along with some dealerships addressing safety recalls. As a result, companies with idle vehicles should make maintenance appointments now to avoid the re-opening rush of requests. Finally, Lori covered some additional points, but the topic that drew special interest was repurposing idle vehicles. She shared the story of a PARS customer whose scientists needed to get into the lab to work on COVID-19 studies, based on Account Manager Wendy Chichester. Uncategorized Lori Rasmussen on Panel for Automotive Fleet – AFLA ‘COVID-19 Impact on Fleet Operations and Supply Chain Partners’ Webinar, May 6th April 29, 2020 April 29, 2020 PARS Press Office Register here ! Automotive Fleet and AFLA will conduct the free webinar, Latest Market Intelligence on COVID-19 Impact on Fleet Operations and Supply Chain Partners” on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 11:00 AM PDT (Thu, May 7, 2020 2:00 PM EDT). Among the panelists is PARS president Lori Rasmussen, who will share market intelligence they have gleaned from a cross-section of fleets and how this data can help in managing a fleet during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can register here ! Key Takeaways: Update on the current state of the fleet market coping with COVID-19 as of May 6, 2020. Up-to-date industry data, metrics, and market intelligence to help improve operational efficiencies and strategic direction during pandemic. Near-term strategies to best position your fleet for the phased reopening of the national economy. Best practices to optimize fleet supply chain partnerships during pandemic. Uncategorized COVID-19 Transport Updates from PARS March 23, 2020 March 23, 2020 PARS Press Office Keep updated on COVID-19’s impact on fleet vehicle transport by viewing the PARSinc.com website ‘COVID-19 Update’ link. PARS transport experts are seeing delays in obtaining some vehicle services and the unavailability of others. We expect that the growing number of state executive orders, or even the possibility of federal orders, will accelerate the rate of closings among state agencies, maintenance facilities, license and titling services, and storage locations that we rely upon to complete our customers’ vehicle relocation projects. Of course, like all businesses concerned about employee safety and social responsibility, PARS will adhere to all COVID-19 associated governmental directives and CDC safety recommendations. However, our experienced team will review thoroughly and recommend any possible alternative strategies in order to obtain the best results for our customers. As circumstances change, we will keep you up to date on the impact on service availability. Of course, you can continue to check on your projects through the PARS customer portal, or contact your PARS account person. If you have specific questions around license & titling please email DMV@parsinc.com Any other questions can be directed to dispatch@parsinc.com . Our phone number is being closely monitored so you can expect a timely call back if you leave a message. Uncategorized Fleet Policies & Procedures to Minimize COVID-19 Contagion March 23, 2020 March 23, 2020 PARS Press Office Mike Antich, Associate Publisher/Editor at Automotive Fleet Magazine Published on March 22, 2020 Official Coronavirus name adopted by World Health Organisation Fleets are on the front lines dealing with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), a new respiratory disease that is now a global pandemic. OSHA’s General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm, under which COVID-19 would fall. For many employees, the company vehicle is their workplace. As fleet manager, your mission is to lower potential infections among those using fleet assets and to minimize the risk of spreading the virus to others with whom drivers interact. The virus is primarily spread via person-to-person contact; however, it is also possible to be infected by touching a surface, such as a company vehicle, that has living COVID-19 virus on it and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes. It is important to wipe down with a sanitizer and/or disinfectant frequently touched vehicle surfaces, such as the steering wheel, gear shifter, radio, armrest, power window buttons, and door handles. In addition, drivers should sanitize equipment, such as handheld computers, scanners, toolboxes, and cart handles used to haul equipment. However, beware that alcohol- or ammonia-based cleaners may damage the interior dashboard and seats. Ammonia-based cleaners may damage in-cab touch screen terminal displays. On the Web site for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is a link with a list of approved cleaners and disinfectants. · Cleaners are used to remove germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces. Cleaning does not kill germs, but by removing them, it lowers the risk of infection. · Disinfectants are used to kill germs on surfaces. It does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces, but if used after cleaning, it further lowers the risk of infection. Personal Hygiene: Drivers should sanitize their hands after the completion of each delivery or service call. Encourage respiratory etiquette by covering a cough or sneeze with a tissue or sleeve to avoid expelling viral secretions on vehicle surfaces. Encourage drivers to sanitize all commonly used surfaces multiple times a day. In a shop setting, some companies timestamp when cleanings occur to reassure that there is a proactive effort to keep things clean. Transporting Crews: Social distancing” is the key to slowing the spread of the virus by breaking the chain of transmission. If there are two passengers in a vehicle, some companies ask the passenger to sit in the back seat to practice a degree of social distancing. Fleet policy guidance is recommended when multiple people or work crews drive together to a job site. Some companies are temporarily limiting the number passengers in single vehicle Sanitizing Pool...