HRAI Member Advantage Program (MAP) Spotlight

Somerville National Leasing & Rentals
Between vehicle acquisitions, maintenance, tracking, and sales, fleet management can be a time-consuming (and costly) burden for any contractor. Fortunately for HRAI members, that’s where Somerville National Leasing & Rentals can take the wheel.
For nearly 70 years, the family-owned company has specialized in simplifying fleet management for businesses of all sizes through its headquarters in Toronto and full-service in Calgary and Vancouver. Today, as an HRAI Member Advantage Program (MAP) partner, it is eager to help HRAI members tackle the challenges of keeping their businesses on the road.
"We're here to take the fleet off their desks," says Chris Browne, National Business Development Manager with the Somerville Auto Group. "Our account reps are here to tackle anything fleet-related – whether that's buying, financing, upfitting, remarketing – and that relationship continues as your fleet management needs evolve.”
With years of experience in the HVAC sector, Somerville is uniquely positioned to provide a comprehensive and tailored suite of services to help HVAC contractors and other businesses reduce costs, improve efficiency, and focus on what they do best. And through the MAP program, Somerville ensures that HRAI members receive exclusive perks, including:
l Fleet Vehicle Acquisition: Vehicles priced at minimum mark ups over net cost.
l Extensive Inventory: Early access to lightly used commercial vehicles and government rental returns.
l OEM Manufacturer Discounts: Significant savings on new vehicle acquisitions.
l Preferred Financing Rates: Take advantage of lower interest rates exclusively for HRAI members.
l National Remarketing Program: Maximizing the value of your retired vehicles
l Geotab Telematics Discounts: Hardware provided at cost and an exclusive HRAI Geotab rate.
Beyond these services, Somerville offers cutting-edge telematics services to HRAI members at just $5 per month over cost. As Browne explains: “Telematics really hooks up your vehicle to the internet, and thousands of data points are being relayed every minute about your vehicle’s performance.”
Fleet telematics are useful for more than just vehicle tracking, he continues: "It's about
enabling smarter decision-making. For example, it will tell you which of your vehicles are candidates for electrification based on actual usage data. This is crucial for businesses transitioning to EVs, as it helps them understand range requirements and operational feasibility."
The Somerville Difference
By integrating cutting-edge technology, personalized service, and industry expertise, Somerville National Leasing & Rentals positions itself as a trusted partner for HVAC businesses. And with exclusive benefits available through the HRAI Member Advantage Program, the company is a valuable ally in driving business success. To learn more, click www.somervilleauto.com, call 800-935-5551 or email hrai@somerville.com.
For all HRAI MAP perks, visit www.hrai.ca/member-advantage-program.
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