Apr 28, 2009 10:13 ET
Executive Sees Great "Value" in Mobile Office Chauffeured Service
BERGENFIELD, N.J. --(Business Wire)-- Apr 28, 2009
While many corporate executives are abandoning chauffeur-driven
limousines, and executive sedan services because of a perception that
they are "wasteful," Anthony Berritto, owner of Salson
Logistics has found the opposite to be true.
Like many executives, Berritto spends a significant amount of time
commuting to work and visiting clients. He contends that driving himself
is actually far more wasteful than having a professional take him to his
destinations - particularly in a custom vehicle that is literally
equipped like a high-end, rolling mobile car office.
From the comfort of his plush, heated leather and reclining seats he can
access his in car computer and check email, research relevant
information about potential clients on the internet, make sales calls,
even handle payroll for his 1400-employee trucking company.
"During a typical week, I used to spend upwards of 20 hours in traffic,
getting virtually nothing done," explains Berritto, who now rides in the
back of a mini stretch Lincoln Town Car that is barely discernable from
a standard sedan from the outside, called a LTC
30 Mobile Office. The car was built to spec by Royale
a Cabot Coach Builders Company in Haverhill, Massachusetts. "This allows
me to buy back that valuable time."
If the economic slowdown has caused some corporate executives to stop
using chauffeured services, Berritto insists it's more because of
perception than reality. "I find it's even more important these days to
be out there getting face-time with my clients," he says. "And that
means more time on the road. When you do the math - adding up what I pay
for a chauffeured sedan versus my ability to be productive during that
time - it's a no-brainer."
Berritto's vehicle is called a Royale LTC
30 Mobile Office because it was "stretched" 30 inches, giving
rear-seat occupants a tremendous amount of legroom/space. The vehicle is
equipped with dozens of special amenities, including ergonomically
designed desks, onboard computer, 20-inch LCD monitor, satellite
television, reclining rear seats with massage, 110v inverter, six-inch
extended rear doors, and advanced Touch
Controls for adjusting everything from climate to the premium stereo
system's volume.
Berritto purchased his direct from Royale’s
NY Factory Showroom and uses his own privately-hired driver. "I've
owned all kinds of high-end sedans from Mercedes Benz, Bentley and Lexus
- and this car was not only less expensive, it's less ostentatious and
much more productive for my business."
For more information go to www.royalelimo.com
and select Mobile Office or call Royale at 800.544.5587 (nationwide) or
718.937.9090 (New York Metro area).
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For Royale
Cabot Smith, 978-374-4530
President
cabot.smith@royalelimo.com