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Advantage Drug Testing is a new UCANE member specializing in drug-free workplace programs and FMCSA compliance. Company President, Ted Dawson brings 17 years of experience advising employers on the FMCSA regulations and compliance programs. Advantage provides complete drug and alcohol programs with on-site and 24-hour emergency response services. Driver qualification file management systems and on-site FMCSA physical exams are available to ensure compliance with FMCSA regulations. Advantage supports over 300 employers with managing FMCSA drug-free workplace programs, including many UCANE members. UCANE member companies have provided the insightful comments below.
Ted Dawson Owner, President
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__________________________________________________________________________________________________ The World's Largest Heavy Equipment and Truck Auctioneer1-778-331-5500 1-860-642-4200 The three Ritchie brothers – Ken, John and Dave Ritchie – took over the OK Used Furniture Store from their father __________________________________________________________________________________________________ in 1955. Starting with their first auction in 1958, Ritchie Bros. maintained a strict policy of conducting unreserved The World's Largest Heavy Equipment and Truck Auctioneer auctions – meaning there were no minimum bids and no reserve prices. The brothers also established a policy of not allowing bid-ins or buybacks by the sellers. In 1963 the family business held its first auction of equipment and trucks and has focused on that market ever since. The company expanded into the United States in 1970.The three Ritchie brothers – Ken, John and Dave Ritchie – took over the OK Used Furniture Store from their father In 1989, Ritchie Bros. became the first industrial auction company to enable remote bidding via video. In 1991 the in 1955. Starting with their first auction in 1958, Ritchie Bros. maintained a strict policy of conducting unreserved auctions – Company celebrated its 1000th unreserved equipment auction. By 1998 Ritchie Bros. had expanded across the meaning there were no minimum bids and no reserve prices. The brothers also established a policy of The Dow Company: “Since 2006, they have provided the drug and alcohol testing services we need to ensure compliance and save time for our team.” – Mike Dow United States and into 10 countries and was recognized as one of the largest auctioneers in the world. Ritchie Bros. became stock-listed on the NY Stock Exchange in 1998. Operating in several sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, mining, and forestry, the not allowing bid-ins or buybacks by the sellers. In 1963 the family business held its first auction of equipment and trucks and has focused on that market ever since. The company expanded into the United States in 1970. company has seen steady growth over the last 20+ years, establishing itself as the world's largest industrial In 1989, Ritchie Bros. became the first industrial auction company to enable remote bidding via video. In 1991 the Albanese Brothers: “We prefer to work with local businesses we can trust, and I auctioneer. Along the way they have purchased other major auction houses (Iron Planet in 2017) to supplement the core business and to expand their services into asset management, financing, appraisals and valuations, Company celebrated its 1000th unreserved equipment auction. By 1998 Ritchie Bros. had expanded across the can’t say enough about Advantage Drug Testing. Since 2009, they have consistently inspections, parts procurement, equipment refurbishing, and transportation. They take pride in being a one-stop United States and into 10 countries and was recognized as one of the largest auctioneers in the world. Ritchie Bros. became stock- provided us with the support we need. They are always ready and willing to answer shopping place for both buyers and sellers of used equipment.listed on the NY Stock Exchange in 1998. questions and come to our job sites when requested. Advantage Drug Testing is an Today Ritchie Bros. has 2,200 full time employees operating out of 60 on-site auction yard/office locations in 15 Operating in integral part of our team.” – Marcella Albanese countries. In addition to doing over 100 live and remote auctions each year, the company supports customers withseveral sectors, including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, mining, and forestry, the Ritchie List (an online listings service) and Marketplace-E (a buy now, make offer, 24/7 online marketplace). company has seen steady growth over the last 20+ years, establishing itself as the world's largest industrial auctioneer. Scituate Concrete: “They answer my questions in a timely manner, come on-site for Along the way they have purchased other major auction houses (Iron Planet in 2017) to supplement the . our random testing and help keep us informed of and in compliance with, regulatory core business and to expand their services into asset management, financing, appraisals and valuations, inspections changes like the Clearinghouse. I have had only positive experiences when working , parts procurement, equipment refurbishing, and transportation. They take pride in being a onewith ADT.” – Leanne Karagosianshopping place for both buyers and sellers of used equipment. Ritchie Bros. has been a UCANE member for 10 years. They have actively supported events including our golf outing Albanese D&S: “Since 2006, Advantage has consistently provided excellent (celebrity golfer); the Christmas Scholarship auction - where Gary Seybold entertained our bidders with his unique and Today Ritchie Bros. has 2,200 full time employees operating out of 60 on-site auction yard/office locations in 15 compliance support for our business, answered our questions and sent technicians to our office and job sites. The office staff is great, providing friendly and knowledgeable customer service.” – Gilda Albanese professional auction style for many years, our Annual Banquet, and Construction Outlook magazine. The Northeast region of the U.S. is covered by the Ritchie Brothers office in North Franklin, CT. Sales manager Jason Kirkconnell is UCANE’s representative and works with a staff of 15 countries. In addition to doing over 100 live and remote auctions each year, the company supports customers with Ritchie List (an online listings service) and Marketplace-E (a buy now, make offer, 24/7 online marketplace). sales and operations employees. Like all Ritchie Bros. regional offices, the Northeast Shea Concrete: “Since 2010, Advantage has been providing us with excellent service. With both on-site testing capability and FMCSA compliance support, I have found office can assist a seller looking to move any number of pieces of equipment and/or trucks. They can assist with every step in the process from appraisals - to refurbishing – to transportation. Auctions can be live or on-line. According to Jason, “Not every auction the company to be a valuable resource.” – Greg Stratisis like Orlando, where in February of this year we moved 10,000 pieces worth $200M in six days. As a matter of fact most are far smaller and built 1 or 2 pieces at a time. We’ll come out and see whatever you are trying to sell.” Ritchie Bros. prides itself in providing excellent service and respect to everyone Involved in the auction or resale process. 4 High Street, Suite 131, North Andover, MA 01845 978-475-1312 — AdvantageDrugTesting.com “When we describe a piece of equipment, we stand behind it,” says Jason. “Our goal is to make the experience a good one for both the seller and the buyer. Give us a try!”Ritchie Bros. has been a UCANE member for 10 years. They have actively supported events including our golf outing celebrity golfer); the Christmas Scholarship auction - where Gary Seybold entertained our bidders with his unique and CALL JASON KIRKCONNELL IF YOU ARE SELLING OR BUYING JASON KIRKCONNELL UNRESERVED AUCTIONS – NO MIN.BIDS-NO BUY-INS- NO RESERVES Cell 508-294-6579 professional auction style for many years, our Annual Banquet, and Construction Outlook magazine. The Northeast region of the U.S. UCANE is strengthened when members give other members an opportunity to bid! “UCANE is strengthened when members give other members an opportunity to bid!”is covered by the Ritchie Brothers office in North Franklin, CT. manager Jason Kirkconnell is UCANE’s representative and works with a staff of 15 sales and operations employees. Like all Ritchie Bros. regional offices, the Northeast office can assist a seller looking to move any number of pieces of equipment and/or trucks. They can assist with every step in the process from appraisals - to refurbishing –
