Month: April 2012

(April 27, 2012) -- Themed “The Road to Opportunity,” the convention will feature educational super sessions designed to help dealers navigate the issues and opportunities they face today, strategies to reach new customers through new technology and harness the power of social media, and a new series of fixed operations workshops for service and parts managers to improve efficiency and profitability.

(April 27, 2012) -- "Instead of having our clients tell us what product they want, listen to their symptoms and ask questions," said Sobel. "What they will be towing it with? How many people do they need to sleep? Are there any length restrictions? What climates will they be traveling in? How long will they be using the RV?  After you get the whole picture, then you can help them select the right RV that will fit their needs."

(April 27, 2012) -- A man who was seriously burned while filling the propane tank of an RV at his business in Lee Vining, filed a products liability lawsuit against Cruise America, Inc. and AmeriGas Inc., reports the Contra Costa Times.

(April 27, 2012) -- Washington's mobile impaired driving unit - a huge RV converted into a roadside processing center for drunk drivers - was hard to miss when it was parked outside Glenlyon Norfolk School in Victoria Thursday. The RV is an example of what could be cruising B.C. highways early next year, reports the Victoria Times Colonist.

(April 27, 2012) -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced that its board of directors has declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on June 14, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 10, 2012.

(April 27, 2012) -- On Sept. 27, 22-year-old Aaron Becker was waiting at a red light on his blue Yamaha motorcycle. An out-of-control motorhome came barreling downhill behind him, knocked him over and dragged him underneath. Becker died of suffocation, and now his mother wants the RV driver charged, reports STLtoday.com.

(April 27, 2012) -- Outdoor Retailer (OR) and the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) are engaging the industry in a consultative and comprehensive approach to determine the best growth path and location for the future of the semi-annual outdoor trade shows. Participation in the evolving outdoor industry event continues to grow beyond the current facilities available at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City.

(April 27, 2012) -- The Kansas Highway Patrol reports that one person is dead after a tractor-trailer slammed into an RV at a rest area near Solomon Thursday afternoon, writes the Associated Press.

(April 27, 2012) -- "The atmosphere is just there. They're not coming just to kick my tires. They're coming to take my tires away,” said Rob Reid, president of Great Lakes RV. “With the warm weather in March, everything just exploded early. I mean it's almost too good to be true."

(April 27, 2012) -- So, you’re considering a previous employee re-hire, and weighing the pros and cons of bringing him or her back to your team. You’re wondering, is this apt to be a good move or one of those “what the heck was I thinking” escapades? It is possible for a rehire to offer a win-win situation for everyone. Here are our top five reasons to re-hiring a previous employee, when the following potential benefits can be realized.