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| Transportation Management ServicesMon, 01 Sep 2008 21:43:24 -0700 by garyvmatrixWhen the Olympic-sized events and big conventions come to town... successfully moving thousands and thousands of attendees is no small task. But imagine this... transportation fleets organized and run so well... that huge crowds like this -- within minutes -- are quickly boarded on buses to their conferences, meetings and special events. All efficiently planned, organized and executed by the experts at Transportation Management Services, or TMS. With more than 40 years of combined experience among its founders, The seasoned professionals at TMS have successfully managed the transportation needs of more than 450 major events worldwide... involving more than 6-million attendees... in countries around the world! TMS specializes in conventions, trade shows, corporate events, games and citywide events. TMS events have included two Olympic Games, two national political conventions, the SuperBowl, and the National World War II Memorial dedication ceremonies.So how do the professionals at TMS do it? By using state-of-the-art planning procedures and technology, including GPS and communication systems. TMS operational capabilities are unmatched in the industry. They use TransTrak proprietary methodology to develop a detailed project plan specifically designed for every event. This includes using checklists and timing studies to plan such details as bus schedules, and hotel and venue routes. TMS also coordinates all logistics with event organizers and local officials and they provide route directions, driver training and signage. Once an event is underway, TMS sets up an operation center, distributes radios and uniforms to field personnel, and puts the event's detailed transportation plan in motion.TMS installs portable GPS tracking devices in each bus and for every event. These devices include proprietary software that not only track a bus' location, but also notify the operations center if a bus is off schedule. In addition, field personnel use TREO systems and palm-held devices with software links to the operation center. This provides real-time data each day for bus movements and rider ship.The transportation experts at TMS take pride in their customer service and their people, giving clients the utmost in attention... often providing a vital "personal touch." In fact, many TMS customers consider TMS staff members as an extension of their own team. And what about extras? TMS is one of the few transportation service companies that offer specialized printing services. With its own printing facilities in house, TMS provides theme and transportation signs, emails, and hardcopy mailers to drive sponsorship and raise revenue that will help offset transportation costs.TMS is ready to take on the transportation needs for your next event. Moving crowds is what they do best. Event Transportation -- Simplified. Flawless. Call TMS today. They do it right! Related: tms-llc.com transportation management services logistics convention tradeshows | |
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