Bowl Game Mania

Regular season football has come to an end! How many of you are looking forward to a bowl game? If you plan on coming to Dallas book your transportation with us. Our staff is very familiar with the DFW Metroplex and many are members of the Association of Tour Guides. ATT has been providing transportation to football teams, coaching staff & family, spirit squads, bands and alumni for over 25 years. Give us a call now to book your game day transportation! 972.389.1900

The ATT Christmas Party

We are obviously in the holiday spirit. Everything we’ve been posting about in the last couple of weeks has been about the holidays! Last year in our office we not only decorated a Christmas tree, put lights up in other trees but we held our first Christmas party competition week. Our staff had four days of foodie challenges. Our days were broken down by these items; breakfast, favorite dip, soup, and a crock pot challenge. We had so much fun! The winner’s prize was leaving work an hour early the following day. We have started to plan out the festivities for this year and want your feedback. What foodie challenges should we try?! 

The Office Christmas Party

What are your holiday traditions at work? Do you have an office party? Do you gather at a home with food and games? Not to overwhelm you with questions here, but we want to know what you do during the holidays. American Transfers & Tours celebrates the season with a week of delicious food. Last year we had snacks, soups, and desserts to go around & we decorated our office in holiday style. As you begin to think about celebrating this year, we hope you think about American Transfers & Tours. We have provided transportation for corporate outings, holiday parties, Christmas light tours, and more for over 28 years. Give us a call to discuss your transportation needs!

Holiday Shopping!

Can you believe it’s that time already? Holiday shopping: whether you do it early or late it is a mess. We want to reiterate the signs you see everywhere about “TAKE, LOCK, HIDE”. Whenever you are visiting multiple stores be mindful of where you are placing your purchases and remember to lock your car. Also, while you want to dash in and out of stores as quickly as possible do not get in such a rush that you ignore your surroundings. Please double check your mirror’s before backing out, it takes a split second for someone to get behind your vehicle. And finally, obey all traffic signs and signals; this is one of the most dangerous seasons for drivers. Happy holidays!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

As we think about Thanksgiving, it seems only fitting to send out our thanks. We sincerely appreciate all of those that have done business with us in 2013 and in previous years. We look forward to continuing our current client relationships and developing many more. Tell us what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving!

Winterizing your Vehicle

This Traffic Tip Tuesday we want to remind those of you with a vehicle to begin winterizing. Every season it is good to do a routine check on your vehicle. For the winter these are a few suggestions we have.

1.      Is your washer fluid appropriate for freezing temperatures… if not it can freeze and potentially damage the reservoir and cause the washer system to become useless

2.      How old is your battery…is there any corrosion around it? Cold weather can at times cause a battery to die, in which case check that you have jumper cables!

3.      Do you own an ice scraper? We highly recommend you not drive with a frosted front or back windshield

4.      Keep at least a quarter to half tank of gas to keep your gas from freezing, and running out on a roadway in the cold.

You can also visit the following article to read more in depth practices to ensure a safe winter on the roads. http://www.dmv.org/how-to-guides/winterize-car.php

Holiday Gatherings

As the holidays approach there are parties with friends and family, corporate holiday events, Christmas light tours and more to enjoy! American Transfers & Tours is happy to provide safe and reliable transportation to and from all of your holiday activities. All of our equipment is equipped with heating to keep you cozy on the ride! Give us a call or email today to request a quote. As a reminder the below information is what we will need:

1. Contact Person

2. Contact Information

3. Dates & Times (do not have to be official yet)

4.Number of Passengers

5. Locations

November or Movember?

Have you been curious about mustaches and beards you see in the month of November… or should we call it Movember? As a company comprised of both men and women we want all of our employees in good health. So we are doing our part in bringing awareness to Movember! This month is not only about Turkey, football and Christmas shopping but Men’s health. The mustaches and beards you see are part of a movement for men to be proactive about their health. Celebrate this month of awareness and health with your best buds. American Transfers and Tours would love to provide a safe and reliable ride for a guys night out! More information on the movement of Movember can be found at the following link: http://us.movember.com/about  #mustache #movember 

Safety First

As members of the transportation industry, we believe that safety is the highest priority for both our clients and employees. For our employee safety, we ensure that each is trained on the use of two-way radios, possess a cell phone and is outfitted with a bright colored, reflective vest. Mobile devices may only be used when stopped as is required by the law & serves as a safety measure for our clients. We meet all Federal DOT requirements.  The combination of these safety measures provides a safe environment for all parties.

Remembering the rules of the road

How long has it been since you've taken a driver’s test? Do you ever feel like you need a refresher? As a ground transportation provider we are not only concerned with our own driving but those we share the road with. So, for the past year we have been posting driving tips every Tuesday “Traffic Tip Tuesday”. One of our favorites was a link to an online practice driving test. We invite you to use the link below to take the test and see how you do. Although we all try to practice safe driving it never hurts to get a refresher on rules of the road. We will work to include our Traffic Tip Tuesday’s here on the blog as well. Safe travels!

http://www.dmv.org/practice-tests/

#WarriorOpen Golf Tournament

We were selected as the transportation provider for the #WarriorOpen golf tournament in 2012 and 2013! This event was created by President George W. Bush and is a way to bring wounded veterans from the War on Terror together.  We provided shuttle services to and from the Irving Convention Center and Las Colinas Country Club, where the tournament was held. It is a true honor to give back to those that have bravely served our country. We hope that this event continues for years to come and that we have the privilege to provide our services to those that are in attendance. 

Where Do We Work?

Depending on whether you've visited our website you may or may not already know all of the information in today’s post. As previously mentioned ATT is a ground transportation management company, specializing in conventions, events and tradeshows. We have been in business since 1985 and have a combined 65 plus years of experience. Our office is centrally located in the DFW Metroplex but we work nationwide. Perhaps you have an event or convention in Anaheim, Canada or Florida…we CAN help you! Under our “About Us” page is our “Events” page, check out the locations we have worked in before as well as the client feedback on the far right. We are in the transportation industry because we like to travel! If you don’t see a particular city, state or providence on our list, do not worry we can still provide you with excellent services.

Halloween Safety

Halloween is a little over a week away! As we all know the evening is filled with excitement, costumes and of course trick or treating. Halloween is an evening to be extra cautious while driving and walking. We highly doubt you could get away with changing your child's costume but what you can do is add reflective tape to the costume. The tape allows headlights to more easily see a child in the dark. Also, if you aren't accompanying your child trick or treating, remind them to look both ways prior to crossing the street. We would suggest taking a flashlight as well for better visibility. Have a safe and fun HALLOWEEN!

Bus Charter Services

The title of our blog might be deceiving. If you think we only do convention and event ground transportation, we've got a surprise for you! We also do bus charters, whether it’s a corporate dinner or outing, sporting event or simply a trip about town with a group of friends and family. American Transfers and Tours owns a corporate fleet of minibuses. The passenger counts range from 24 to 28 with ADA accessibility. If your group is bigger or smaller there is no need to look elsewhere. We serve as a broker when using equipment outside of our own. When you want to obtain a price quote for transportation there are a few ways to do it:

• Call American Transfers and Tours at 972.389.1900
•    Email Customerservice@attbus.com
• Visit www.attbus.com  and use the contact page fill in your information; we will respond within a couple of hours at the latest a day. 

What is Ground Transportation?

What is ground transportation management? When we think about explaining what’s involved in a ground transportation plan, it makes next to no sense. There are so many elements that make up fluid convention/event ground transportation we have a hard time finding a concise description. We want you to know what we do, in the below bullet points you can get an idea.

1.      Assess your ground transportation needs

2.      Allocate the equipment and pricing to best fit your budget

3.      Develop routing based on hotels, room blocks, type of shuttle service and event locations

4.      Create and place signage for routes and schedules

5.      Provide on-site traffic management

6.      Utilize trained and uniformed staff, familiar with the event location

7.      Airport Meet & Greet

8.      VIP services (keynote speakers, celebrity guests, etc.) to and from airport as well as any other transfers 

For more information on all of our services and company history visit our official website www.attbus.com !

Now Hiring: Part Time Minibus Drivers

American Transfers and Tours is actively seeking part time minibus drivers. Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Must have a valid CDL License with passenger endorsement
• At least 2 years driving experience with passengers Current DOT Physical Card
• Knowledge of DFW Area
• Be flexible on hours Sunday thru Saturday

Candidates should also value customer service, be courteous and reliable.

If interested in this position, please contact Brandy or Terrell by phone at 972.389.1900 or by email brandy@attbus.com or terrell@attbus.com . 

Celebrating a Birthday at American Transfers and Tours

We are celebrating the birthday of Arthur, one of our lead drivers. He has been with the company since 1998. Every year on his birthday he picks the same place to go have lunch, Babe’s Chicken Dinner House. The food is great! But what we like most is the opportunity to have the entire staff together, sharing memories and talking about business in a casual setting. It is interesting how a change of environment and a little food can change the perspective on a typical conversation had right in the office. Birthdays are special, not only to the person who made it another year but to those that are part of an individual’s life. We are very thankful for each member of our staff and celebrating their birthday is just one way of showing them how much we all care! 

American Transfers and Tours Introduction

American Transfers and Tours is a ground transportation management company. We provide not only charter bus services but also convention, tradeshow and event ground transportation. Our business opened in 1985 and we have 65 plus years of industry experience. We will be posting about our previous and current transportation experiences as well as industry related news. To learn more about our business and services ,visit our official website www.attbus.com and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.