Maritz Global Events is the only official housing provider for ABA Marketplace 2026

 

 

 

Please be aware that Maritz Global Events is the only official housing provider for ABA Marketplace 2026. Any other company is not authorized by ABA. 

Improper solicitations from outside organizations are unfortunately common. While they may advertise lower rates, these offers can be misleading — reservations made through unaffiliated providers may:

  • Not be legitimate or secure
  • Not actually have the rooms to sell
  • Include unreasonable cancellation or change penalties
  • Or in some cases, be completely non-refundable

To ensure your reservation is safe and protected, we strongly encourage booking exclusively through Maritz Global Events.

 

Driving Force

How Creative Is Your Compensation?

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DrivingForce: How Creative is Your Compensation?

To attract and retain drivers in this market many companies are changing how they compensate. The Driving Force spoke with several operators and put together a list of trends that go beyond the basic concept of competitive wages.

  • Guaranteed minimum daily rate.
  • Compensation based on a percentage of revenue.
  • Mileage-based compensation.
  • Gratuity included on all charters.
  • Meal allowances.
  • Cell phone or fuel allowance.
  • Referral pay per mile.
  • Tier Systems – payment based on seniority.
  • Longevity bonuses.
  • Frequency of Pay-weekly vs bi-weekly.

It is important to include all of this information as part of your total compensation package that goes beyond an hourly rate. Your company’s total compensation package should include all of your benefits, wages and forms of payment including paid time off.  Don’t sell your company short by not providing the potential employee with everything they will receive working for you.

Let us know what you are doing to pay your drivers.  Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you.

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