Coastline Transportation

Two additional transportation sources added

coastlinetransportation — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:44:49 +0000

Coastline Transportation LLC has been added as a vendor with two additional Non Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) referral sources,
• LogistiCare of Atlanta, GA A national referral company specializing in Medicaid Transportation
• STOPS, Inc of Titusville, FL A nationwide company providing transportation solutions to injured workers.

In addition to these sources, Coastline is also a vendor for Access2care, of St. Louis, MO. providing transportation solutions designed for health plans, heath care facilities and government entities.
In order to be considered as an acceptable provider for each of these companies, Coastline, as a provider, holds a current operating authority with the Michigan Dept of Transportation, Maintain required level of liability insurance, uphold strict maintenance guidelines including annual DOT inspections and continuously monitor driver qualifications including background checks and drug & alcohol screening.
Coastline Transportation has been providing professional passenger transportation service in Northwest Lower Michigan since June of 2000.

Northern Michigan Wine Tours

coastlinetransportation — Sun, 10 May 2009 10:57:33 +0000

Northwest Michigan is home to two individual wine
appellations: the Leelanau Peninsula and Old Mission
Peninsula. While each has its own unique character and
distinguishing features, both benefit from the proximity
to our region’s greatest natural resource: the Great Lakes.

If you’ve ever wanted to experience Northwest Michigan and wanted to go wine tasting with a designated driver, then kick back in the air-conditioned comfort of our passenger van for a fun-filled scenic tour of local wineries and attractions. We’ll visit several wineries on the Leelanau or Old Mission Peninsula, where you’ll enjoy the hospitality of the vintners and have the opportunity to taste and purchase their wines. Along the way, we just might stop at a scenic vista or out-of-the-way attraction so our guests can enjoy the natural beauty of Michigan Wine Country.

Our goal : We want you and your friends to take part in a complete wine tasting “experience” that leaves you not only with great memories, but increases your knowledge of the wines and wine-growing region of northwest Michigan.

You can’t be serious! My company pickup truck might be a CMV?

coastlinetransportation — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:56:18 +0000

** From J & J Keller’s Safety Clicks Newsletter
Did you know that your company pickup truck just might be defined as a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs)? You may be thinking to yourself, “But I’m not hauling cargo with the truck so it can’t be a commercial motor vehicle,” or “This truck is way too small.”
In order to understand how and when some of your company’s smaller vehicles suddenly become CMVs, consider the following:
Commerce involves anything that is the furtherance of business, such as hauling supplies and tools to and from a worksite, dropping off workers, or just visiting a worksite during the course of business. If you are not hauling freight for someone else, you can still be considered a private (motor) carrier.
The weight of the truck, load, and any trailer you may be transporting are included in the 10,001 pounds or greater definition of CMV found in §390.5. This includes the manufacturer’s specifications of the truck by itself (i.e., Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)) or with a trailer (i.e., Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)). If you exceed the manufacturer’s weight specifications, and the actual weight of the vehicle and load, with or without a trailer, is 10,001 pounds or greater, this is considered a CMV based on Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) or Gross Combination Weight (GCW).
Any size vehicle is subject to the safety regulations if it is hauling placardable amounts of hazmat.
Even if the trailer is only a small utility trailer, if it places you at the 10,001 pounds or greater, you are now operating a commercial motor vehicle. If the vehicle only meets the definition when pulling a trailer, you would only be concerned about observance of the safety regulations on those days it meets the definition. This includes USDOT markings on the side of the truck and properly secured cargo. The pickups may have to stop at roadside inspection stations also.
When you find your pickup meets this CMV definition, whoever drives this vehicle must be completely qualified under Part 391, including a copy of the medical certificate on the person of the driver when operating the truck. And the driver must comply with hours-of-service regulations. Even if he or she utilizes one of the short haul exceptions in §395.1(e) (i.e., 100-air-mile radius driver or 150-air-mile radius non-CDL driver), you will need to make sure that he or she does not exceed the daily on-duty hours, does not drive more than 11 of those hours, and has at least 10 hours off between tours of duty. In addition, you will need to make sure that the driver, even if he or she does not operate the vehicle every day, is able to drive based on the 60- or 70-hour rule. If the driver cannot meet the conditions set forth in §395.1(e), he or she would have to complete a driver’s log for the day the vehicle is used as a commercial motor vehicle.
The pickup truck and trailer are also subject to vehicle inspection and maintenance rules. On those days that the vehicle meets the definition of commercial motor vehicle, the driver must conduct a pre-trip inspection per §396.13 and §392.7 and be satisfied that the truck and trailer are in safe operating condition. The driver must also document a post-trip inspection in accordance with §396.11. The next time the pickup truck and/or trailer is used this report must be maintained and reviewed prior to operation, even if days, weeks, or months elapses. You must also retain records on the annual/period inspection of both the truck and trailer, including the appropriate documentation while on the road (i.e., inspection stickers or a copy of the inspection forms). In addition, you would be expected to present maintenance records on the truck and trailer in the event of an audit.

Driver Safety Tips

coastlinetransportation — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:17:37 +0000

Beware of Fall obsticles

Fall is a time of changing leaves, football and cooler weather. It is also, unfortunately, a time of some pretty dangerous driving. Across most of the country, as warmer air treks South, changes in driving conditions can occur rapidly.
This weather can affect you, your vehicle and your safety. Here are a few things you should understand about fall weather so your not left unprepared.

Preparation is the Key!Before you travel, do a quality pre-trip and make sure your brakes, tires, lights and wipers are ready for whatever the weather throws at you.

Be Aware:

Wet leaves can be as slippery as ice. If it’s been raining, watch for patches of wet leaves in the road.
Watch for deer. In Michigan rural areas, fall is hunting season. Many more deer will be crossing roadways.
Time to “fall back,” not asleep. On the fourth Sunday in October, clocks are turned back one hour. That change affects your body’s internal clock. Crashes due to drowsy drivers are more frequent during the first weeks after the time change. You are likely to be fatigued until your body has adjusted to the time change. You may be commuting in the dark more frequently, which you haven’t done in six months.

As the days grow shorter, prepare yourself by being well rested. This gives you the best defense against fatigue while driving especially at night and affords you the optimum reaction time should you encounter any challenges on your journey.

Welcome!

coastlinetransportation — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:09:08 +0000

Welcome to Coastline Transportation & Concierge Services. Coastline assists clients in creating a positive experience for their transportation and personal service from their homes or place of business to their destionation. Coastline provides an individually tailored experience including concierge services.

The ultimate goal is to welcome you and provide a professional service that is reliable, relaxing, and committed to your needs.

Personal Statement:

Jim’s top standards in service are reliability, integrity and sustainable practices. He thrives in an environment that is structured and busy. His background in customer service the past twenty years working for a variety of discliplines has enabled him to be a compassionate provider and find the fulfillment and joy in others.

His second standard is customer service. He is committed to taking care of his customers in a reliable and safe manner. He has found that communication allows everything to flow smoother than an environment in chaos.

The driving force in Jim’s sustainable work has been that celebrations of life allow us to freeze time and honor meaningful milestones. If we don’t mark these milestones, then they risk going away forever. It is this belief, coupled with Jim’s very parallel feeling about the need for service that sparked his idea for Coastline Transportation, a company that combines superb service in private and commercial applications.

Jim & his family live in beautiful Manistee, MI. In Jim’s spare time he is a paid on call firefighter and enjoys coaching boys basketball and youth soccer.

Contact Coastline Transportation
Phone: (231) 398-0360
Fax: (360) 285-8130
Email: manager@coastlinetransportation.com

Say What?

coastlinetransportation — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:08:16 +0000

TRANSPORTATION TERMS EXPLAINED:

NON EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION (NEMT): Transportation to or from any medical service for the purpose of receiving treatment and/or medical evaluation.

LOADED MILEAGE: The distance traveled by a motor vehicle while transporting a client from a pickup point to a drop-off point.

UNLOADED MILEAGE: The distance traveled by a motor vehicle to the point of pickup of the passenger AND/OR from the point of drop-off of the passenger.

TRAVEL TIME: Driving time for a motor vehicle from the point of departure to the location of destination

ACCESSIBILITY: The extent to which vehicles, are barrier-free and can be used by people who have disabilities, including wheelchair users.

CURB-TO-CURB SERVICE: A common designation for paratransit services. The transit vehicle picks up and discharges passengers at the curb or driveway in front of their home or destination. In curb-to-curb service the driver does not assist the passenger along walks or steps to the door of the home or other destination.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPORTATION: Transportation specifically designed to take passengers to and from work or work-related activities.

OPERATING COSTS: Non-capital costs associated with operating and maintaining a transportation service, including labor, fuel, administrative and maintenance

PARATRANSIT: Types of passenger transportation that are more flexible than conventional fixed-route transit but more structured than the use of private automobiles. Most often refers to wheelchair-accessible, demand-response van service.

TRIP: A one-way movement of a person or vehicle between two points.

CHARTER SERVICE: A vehicle hired for exclusive use that does not operate over a regular route, on a regular schedule. (FTA1)

A commercial passenger vehicle trip not scheduled, but specially arranged. The charter contract normally commits the carrier to furnish the agreed to transportation service at a specified time between designated locations. (FHWA2)

About Coastline Transportation

coastlinetransportation — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:49:49 +0000

Service – Integrity – Reliability

The service of Coastline Transportation in N.W. Lower Michigan is an unmatched amenity. From arranging the smallest details of everyday life to a once in a lifetime event, Coastline Transportation becomes your personal luxury.

Coastline Transprotation is a fairly new concept in personal & professional service in Michigan. Please see the service menu for more information.

Affiliations & Education

* Michigan Association of Transportation Systems (MASSTrans)

* Ludington Area Chamber of Commerce

* Benzie County Chamber of Commerce

* Access 2 Care

* Amercian Disability Installations

* Bachelor of Arts, Alma College 1990

Code of Ethics

coastlinetransportation — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:22:30 +0000

Coastline Transportaion Code of Ethics: always act in the best interest of your employer. Placing their interest above your own, perform and maintain the highest level of professional standards in all relationships and duties. Key attributes: reliability, integrity, confidentiality, respect, and professional.

Services

coastlinetransportation — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:16:54 +0000

Coastline provides a variety of personal and professional transportation and concierge services to meet your needs and schedule. All services are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week with advanced arrangements and reservations.

Allow us to transport you or your loved one to their medical appointment, airport or just around town. All of our vehicles are 2006 or newer, low floor ramp accessible, clean and well maintained, licensed by the Michigan Dept of Transportation and are fully insured.

Transportation Services:

Non Emergency Medical Transportation (Ramp equipped)
Work or Appointments
Airport Service
Car Ferry Service
Wedding Reception Shuttle

Concierge Services:

Errands to dry cleaner, video store or post office
House Sitting services including for utility vendors
Additional services include: water plants, bring in mail, take out garbage and recyclables
Meal deliveries
Event Tickets
Motorcoaches

NEMT or Airport or Carferry Services: quoted based on time & miles

Local Shuttle: $ 75 per hour

Concierge Services: $30.00 per hour plus expenses (1/2 hour minimum)

*free initial consultation