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Cost Savings Programs

PTDA members save money on a variety of programs and services through the association’s partners.  Click on the links below to learn more:

New! Credit and Collections Services

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Coface North America is a credit and collection service provider offering commercial collections, credit information and investigative services.  Coface North America offers PTDA members:

  • Industry Leader in Receivables Management: Our business expertise includes pre-collect programs, commercial collections and investigative services.  
  • Global presence in 93 countries and six continents. 
  • Ability to send a credit professional to your debtor's business or residence to discuss payment.
  • Discounted contingency rate of 20 percent for PTDA members.
  • Twice monthly remittance, on the 5th & 20th of the month.
  • Complimentary Fax Alert: A daily warning system designed by Coface notifying you and all your locations of the companies in your industry that have been placed for collection the previous day. 
  • Complimentary Business Activity Scan: With only the telephone number of your delinquent client we can provide vital behind-the-scenes information about their financial stability, which is necessary for you to make an informed and intelligent collection decision.

For more information, contact Monique Alexander at +1.800.318.6494 ext. 212 or e-mail moniquealexander@coface-trm.com.

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NEW!  Office Supplies and Printing Services 

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The OfficeMax Advantage program offers exclusive members-only pricing that translates into significant savings on your office supplies and printing services. 

Every Member Gets an Advantage

  • Save between 30-50 percent on core office products and supplies. 
  • Experience world-class customer service.
  • Get free delivery on all in-stock orders over $50.
  • Enjoy a complete satisfaction guarantee.
  • Get one-on-one service with a personal account manager.
  • Use your association pricing at more than 1,000 stores.
  • Track your purchases to anticipate your needs.
  • Get advice on any of OfficeMax’s 25,000 products.
  • Get help from OfficeMax technology and furniture specialists.

Your OfficeMax Advantage discount also applies to printing services.  From training manuals to banners, the OfficeMax ImPress is your printing services resource.   

The OfficeMax member discount applies to purchases made via phone, online or at any local OfficeMax store.  And, as an added benefit, your employees can also take advantage of these savings when purchasing supplies for their personal use and home office.

To get started on your savings, simply mention you are a PTDA member by calling +1.800.647.3061 or e-mail associations@yrcw.com.


Regional, National and Cross-Border Shipping

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Lower costs and increase margins when you ship with YRC! Yellow and Roadway have integrated to give you YRC - the genuine heavyweight expert with the most comprehensive network available. YRC offers PTDA members:

  • On-bill discounts of 70 percent for all inbound and outbound, long and short haul less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipments (minimum charge: US $94.95--900 miles or less, $119.95--greater than 900 miles; Canada $124.95.)
  • No charge for single shipments, residential delivery, or pre-delivery notification.
  • Full discounts on COD shipments.

YRC 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 delivery.
  • Shipment tracking online 24x7.
  • Electronic transmission of customs documentation.
  • Bilingual customer service and border offices.

For more information, contact YRC at +1.800.647.3061 x5754 or associations@yrcw.com or enroll online at www.enrollhere.net.

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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 John Tucker at +1.800.647.3061 or download the YRC Regional Enrollment form.

Enroll online for the YRC programs.


Small Parcel Shipping Consultants

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This new small parcel cost-savings program helps PTDA members save thousands with UPS and FedEx! Let the experts at Integrated Shipping Solutions (ISS) help you reduce the impact of soaring transportation costs on your company's bottom line.

ISS offers PTDA Members:

  • Years of small shipping experience.
  • Free consultation & shipping analysis.
  • Analysis of current shipping status.
  • Guidance of negotiations with small parcel companies.
  • Average savings of 12-24 percent.

For more information or for your free consultation, call +1.262.786.9707 or e-mail info@integratedshipping.com.

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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.

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Credit Card Processing

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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 ($250 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.

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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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