ASA pools the collective buying power of its membership to offer MEMBERS a variety of time and money-saving products and services. The products and services offered in this section are provided by individual companies. ASA, its officers, directors and staff assume no liability for the accuracy or interpretations of the information or services provided by these companies.
BUSINESS AND HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
Behnke & Company
Behnke & Company, official brokers for ASA-sponsored business and health insurance programs, provides member wholesale distributors the opportunity to obtain comprehensive and economical insurance. Behnke’s comprehensive insurance program includes commercial property, commercial liability, commercial auto and worker’s compensation, group life, disability and health plans, plus a variety of other, optional coverages.
Contact (217) 423-2345 or visit www.behnkeins.com.
CREDIT CARD PROGRAMS
Express Merchant Processing Solutions – Powered by First Data
If you are looking to accept credit cards in your business or want to review your current set-up, now is the time! ASA has negotiated a highly competitive credit card processing program with First Data Merchant Services. Members are guaranteed a flat discount rate of 1.92% for both Visa and MasterCard, no transaction fees, no set-up fees, no monthly fees, no monthly minimums, no annual fees and no chargeback fees. First Data processes more than 50% of all Visa/Mastercard for all businesses in the country. Your funds are deposited into the bank account of your choice within 48 hours.
Contact Jim Smyth at (800) 767-2484 x 59114 or visit www.firstdata.com/index.jsp.
MBNA America
American Supply Association MasterCard® Credit Card
We are offering a no annual fee Platinum Plus ® credit card program designed especially for you by MBNA America Bank, N.A.. This special program offers a low introductory annual percentage rate and a credit line up to $100,000. Carry the only credit card that helps support our programs and initiatives at no additional cost to you.
For information about rates, fees, features, and benefits associated with the use of the card; or to apply, call MBNA at 1-800-WEB-APPLY. Be sure to mention priority code IUP4.
If you already have an MBNA credit card account, why not access your MBNA account information anytime, day or night. Just log on to www.mbnanetaccess.com. It's safe, secure and fast. Enroll and you can get up-to-the-minute information on all of your MBNA credit card accounts, track your charges and payments, review recent statements, schedule electronic payment for your MBNA account, request a change of address and so much more.
There are costs associated with the use of this credit card.
You may contact the issuer and administrator of this program, MBNA America Bank, N.A., to request specific information about the costs by calling (800) 523-7666 or by writing to P.O. Box 15020, Wilmington, DE 19850. TTY users, please call (800) 833-6262. MBNA America and Platinum Plus are service marks of MBNA America Bank, N.A. MasterCard and VISA are federally registered service marks of MasterCard International Inc. and VISA U.S.A. Inc., respectively; each is used pursuant to license.
DRUG TESTING, BACKGROUND CHECKS, AND HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
ChoicePoint
Did you know that it's a federal law to furnish drug testing for your interstate truck drivers when the vehicle is greater than 26,000 pounds and/or the vehicle is transporting hazardous materials requiring placarding? If your company meets these requirements and you are not in compliance, you can be fined up to $10,000 per violation by the Department of Transportation! Why take chances when you can be assured of compliance with the ChoicePoint Drug Testing Program? ChoicePoint is the largest provider of DOT and non-DOT substance abuse testing in the country. ChoicePoint provides a network of over 2,000 affiliated specimen collection facilities, backed up by a network of over 10,000 additional sites. ChoicePoint also can arrange for clinics of your choice to be trained to conduct specimen collections.
Call (847) 781-1713 or visit www.choicepoint.net.
SHIPPING SERVICES
Yellow Transportation, Roadway Express, UPS Supply Chain Solutions, DHL, USF & New Penn.
Through a unique partnership, ASA has made it easy for members to save on all types of shipping services. We've teamed up with the leading transportation proficers in the industry, including Yellow Transportation, Roadway Express, UPS Supply Chain Solutions, DHL, USF & New Penn. Whether you ship envelopes, packages or heavy freight, these carriers have a solution for you.
- Save at least 52% with Yellow and Roadway on North American LTL freight
- Save 20% on International air freight and 45% on heavy North American air freight with UPS Supply Chain Solutions
- Save up to 25% with DHL on express air, ground and international services
- Save at least 52% with USF and New Penn on regional, next day less than truckload freight services throughout the US and parts of Canada
To take advantage of these great benefits, or to find out how much you can save on your next shipment, call your shipping benefit consultants at 1-800-MEMBERS 9636-2377) Ext 303. For more information about the ASA Shipping Program, visit www.1800members.com/ASA.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS & UTILITY BUYING PROGRAM
Broadwing
ASA offers members the opportunity to save money on all their telecommunication needs. The ASA/ Broadwing program is committed to providing ASA members with the best products and services available today including Internet (dedicated and dial up), Data (private line, frame relay and ATM), and long-distance rates as low as .0595 cents per minute. Broadwing's dedicated team of account representatives provide a consultative service to members helping them to choose the most effective telecommunication services at the most efficient cost.
Contact ASA/Broadwing Representative at (866) 564-6279 or visit www.broadwing.com.
Reduce Utility Costs and Increase Profitability with APPI
A significant amount of utility bills contain errors. In all states, APPI offers a utility audit service that detects incorrect billing fees and unnecessary charges. The utility audit examines energy (electricity and natural gas), water, freight, and waste removal/recycling services to secure refunds and future savings for your business.
In competitive deregulated electricity markets, such as IL, MA, MD, MI, NY, and TX, APPI manages your energy accounts to identify and implement alternate supplier options. These options combine the best of available rate offers, supplier reliability, and contract terms and conditions. APPI continually monitors the energy markets and manages the details of your accounts. This allows you and your staff to focus on your core business.
As part of your membership to ASA, these services are performed at no upfront cost to you. To get started, contact APPI at (800) 520-6685 or info@appienergy.com. For more information, please visit www.appienergy.com.
Confertel
Audio Conferencing, Web Conferencing, TeleSeminars/Webinars
Confertel delivers easy-to-use, low cost conferencing at your fingertips. ConferTel’s on-demand reservation-less conferencing gives users the freedom to hold conference calls anytime – anywhere.
Customers sign-up online in a matter of minutes and are given a permanent toll-free number, conference code and moderator PIN. They are then able to conference whenever, wherever they want. No reservations required – just notify participants and dial in, it’s that easy!
ASA members will receive a special discounted price per minute and will get their first 300 minutes FREE and 30 days of unlimited web conferencing use. Sign up online at www.confertel.net using promotion code 4945.
For ASA Members only to establish an account, call (866) 930-4500 or email sales@confertel.net.