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Industry Solutions

Cost Savings Programs

PTDA members save money on a variety of programs and services through the association’s partners:

Yellow Transportation

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Yellow Transportation offers PTDA members:

  • On-bill discounts of 64 percent for all inbound and outbound, long and short haul less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipments (minimum charge: US $91.95--900 miles or less,  $114.95--greater than 900 miles; Canada $119.95).
  • No charge for single shipments, residential delivery, or pre-delivery notification.
  • Full discounts on COD shipments

Yellow now makes your cross-border shipping services to and from Canada more efficient, simple and convenient with:

  • Access to 31 service centers in Canada, reaching more than 85 percent of the population.
  • One tracking number from pickup to deliver.
  • Shipment tracking online 24x7.
  • Electronic transmission of Customs documentation.
  • Bilingual customer service and border offices.

For more information or to enroll, contact Krista Appleton at +1.800.647.3061 ext. 6549 or download the Yellow Freight Enrollment form.

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NEW! PTDA and YRC Regional Transportation now offer member a 64% discount on transportation services from the most comprehensive group of regional transportation companies in the industry:

  • New Penn provides superior-quality next-day ground services through a network of facilities located in the northeastern United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. 
  • USF Holland, with years of regional expertise, offers comprehensive next-day services throughout the Midwest and Southeast; shipments to eastern Canada are simplified with streamlined processing.
  • USF Reddaway offers customers a regional network that stretches across the Pacific Northwest, Southeast, Alaska and western Canada.

For more information or to enroll, contact Krista Appleton at +1.800.647.3061 ext. 6549 or download the YRC Regional Enrollment form.

Enroll online for the Yellow Freight and YRC Regional programs.


NEW! HRA Insurance Services

PACT Administrative Services is PTDA’s endorsed HRA administrator and is a leader in the HRA arena specializing in creative solutions to your Group Health insurance needs. As a third party administrator, PACT will maintain records and process claims within the HRA while maintaining HIPPA privacy compliance.  PTDA members receive:

  • Discounted start-up fees (normally $500 - $1000 depending on the complexity of the plan).
  • 15-30% discount on monthly administrative fees (ranging from $8-$10 per employee).

For more information or a free consultation, contact Bill Miksch at wdma1@sbcglobal.net or +1.847.265.6772 and mention you are a PTDA member.

Credit Card Processing

Together with PTDA and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, Solveras provides U.S. members with the latest credit card processing technology. This program includes:

  • Negotiated group discounts
  • Full range of processing options to meet unique payment needs
  • Free analysis of anticipated program savings.

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Pre-Employment Assessment Services

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PTDA has partnered with Personnel Research and Development Corporation (PRADCO) to offer members discounts on pre-employment assessment evaluations.  PRADCO offers members:

  • Five different pre-employment assessments to evaluate candidates for all job levels.
  • Written feedback from on-staff, licensed psychologists.
  • No pre-employment assessment set-up fee ($200 savings).

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Business Car Rental

Through Hertz Rent-A-Car’s Business Account Program (BAP), members receive:

  • Special low negotiated rates.
  • One Free Rental Day certificate for each five qualifying rentals.
  • Complimentary #1 Gold membership ($50 annual value).

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Insurance Programs

Sentry Insurance provides business insurance coverage for distributors and manufacturers in the power transmission/motion control industry.  Sentry offers members:

  • Quality insurance protection.
  • Prompt and professional service.
  • Assistance in evaluating insurance needs.
 

Insurance Consulting Services

PTDA has partnered with Associated Consultants, Inc. to:

  • Assist members in solving today's difficult insurance challenges.
  • Research and negotiate the most suitable insurance package at the best possible rate.
  • Help members realize significant savings on business and health insurance.

Contact Bob Nelson at +1.630.795.1620.

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