SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., Nov. 5, 2013 – Trojan Battery Co., the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has appointed Ed Dunlap as senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Dunlap will be responsible for all aspects of Trojan Battery’s finance programs as well as lead the company’s finance, information technology and commodities strategies teams. He also will serve as a member of Trojan’s Executive Steering Committee.
Dunlap’s responsibilities will include management of all aspects of Trojan Battery’s accounting, finance, treasury, tax planning, information systems, risk management, legal, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance and all lead/scrap activities.
“Trojan has a very aggressive growth agenda both in the U.S., and more importantly internationally, as we continue our expansion as a global energy solutions provider,” said Jeff Elder, president and chief executive officer of Trojan Battery. “This global focus requires the ability to quickly establish Trojan in other parts of the world and to develop the structures and partnerships necessary to grow our business in every region. Ed brings a significant amount of knowledge and international business expertise which will help Trojan move forward into new markets worldwide. His extensive background in international business, especially the India marketplace, provides Trojan with valuable insight which will support our market growth strategy over the next few years.”
Dunlap brings more than 30 years of experience to Trojan Battery, and has served in various finance and CFO roles for both private and publicly traded companies including BF Goodrich Tires, PepsiCo Inc., R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Gap Inc., Wild Oats Markets, Shaklee Co. and Exxel Outdoors.
Dunlap received an MBA from the University of Chicago and his bachelor’s degree from Reed College in Portland, Ore.
About Trojan Battery Company
Trojan Battery Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries and a battery technology pioneer, having built batteries for the first golf car in 1952. Trojan batteries power a wide variety of golf, electric vehicle, transportation, industrial, renewable energy, recreational and auxiliary power applications. Founded in 1925, the company is ISO 9001:2008 certified with operations in California and Georgia, and maintains two of the largest and most extensive research and development centers in North America dedicated to engineering new and advanced battery technology. For more information on Trojan Battery Company, visit www.trojanbattery.com.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
ARI Completes Acquisition of HPI Fleet & Mobility
MT. LAUREL, NJ (November 4, 2013): ARI®, a leading global fleet services provider specializing in complex car and truck fleets, announced that it has completed its acquisition of HPI Fleet & Mobility and its related European business entities. HPI will now operate in Europe as ARI.
Originally announced earlier this month, the acquisition comes as part of ARI’s development of a strategic global footprint and follows the company’s recent expansion into the UK and Germany.
ARI’s European operations will now include service delivery to customers in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.
ARI will manage its continental European operations from its offices in Stuttgart and Frankfurt, Germany, and its UK operations from Chippenham, England.
Originally announced earlier this month, the acquisition comes as part of ARI’s development of a strategic global footprint and follows the company’s recent expansion into the UK and Germany.
ARI’s European operations will now include service delivery to customers in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.
ARI will manage its continental European operations from its offices in Stuttgart and Frankfurt, Germany, and its UK operations from Chippenham, England.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Cerritos College Becomes First West Coast School To Offer NAFA’s CAFM Courses
(PRINCETON, NJ – NOVEMBER 4, 2013) – Cerritos
College, a two-year institution which boasts one of the finest automotive
programs in the United States, is the latest school to include NAFA’s Certified
Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) courses in its curriculum. Located in the greater Los Angeles,
California area, Cerritos becomes the first West Coast school (and fourth
overall) to offer NAFA’s CAFM courses for college credit.
Cerritos has more than 600 students
in its automotive program, which began in the 1970s. The school offers training in Automotive
Collision Repair, Automotive Mechanical Repair, and Advanced Transportation
Technology and Energy. It is the only
automotive program on the West Coast with three OEM sponsorship programs. In addition, the college has a partnership
with Northwood University in Michigan that allows students to continue their
education towards a full Bachelor’s Degree.
“Offering NAFA’s CAFM courses makes
our program even stronger,” said Jannet Malig, Director,
Advanced Transportation Technology & Energy at Cerritos College. “The curriculum itself incorporates directly
into a 4-credit program. It’s a natural
fit.”
For the past year, Cerritos and NAFA
have been working well together. The
college has hosted several of the Association’s Pacific Southwest Chapter
meetings at their facility. In return, NAFA’s
local chapter recently issued their first two scholarships to students in the
automotive technology program at Cerritos.
The chapter plans on providing two additional scholarships for
automotive technology students as well as two for the CAFM/CAFS program in the
spring.
“Cerritos has a great partnership in
the area with fleets and auto dealers,” explained Rick Sikes, CAFM, Fleet
Management Superintendent for the City of Santa Monica and Chair of NAFA’s
Fuels & Technology Advisory Council.
“They have state-of-the-art facilities and many programs related to
automotive technology and auto dealer management. The school is also centrally located to many
areas in the region.”
NAFA’s CAFM
program is also endorsed by the National Conference of State Fleet
Administrators (NCSFA), Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association (RMFMA),
and Florida Association of Governmental Fleet Administrators (FLAGFA). In addition, the CAFM program is offered for
college credit at Ferris State University (Big Rapids, Michigan), Georgian
College (Barrie, Ontario, Canada), and Ranken Technical College (St. Louis,
Missouri).
For more
information on the CAFM program and the Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist
(CAFS) program (for those starting out in the fleet profession), please visit www.fleetcertification.org.
About NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAFA is the world’s premier
non-profit association for professionals who manage fleets of sedans, public
safety vehicles, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes, and a wide range of
military and off-road equipment for organizations across the globe. NAFA is the
association for the diverse vehicle fleet management profession regardless of
organizational type, geographic location or fleet composition. NAFA’s Full and
Associate Members are responsible for the specification, acquisition,
maintenance and repair, fueling, risk management, and remarketing of more than
3.5 million vehicles including in excess of 1.1 million trucks of which 350
thousand are medium- and heavy-duty trucks. For more information visit http://www.nafa.org.
About Cerritos College
A two-year institution
located in Norwalk, California, Cerritos College is committed to the ideals of
a liberal arts education. For more
information visit http://www.cerritos.edu.
HP, Volkswagen Brasil to Speak at RFID Journal LIVE! Brasil
NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- RFID Journal announced today that its RFID Journal LIVE! Brasil conference and exhibition (www.rfidjournalevents.com/brasil), focused on radio frequency identification technology and its deployments across all industries in Brasil, will feature sessions from Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Volkswagen Brasil. The event will take place on Nov. 6-7, 2013, at Espaco APAS-Centro de Convencoes, located in Sao Paulo.
This unique event, produced by RFID Journal in partnership with HP, will showcase leading end users presenting powerful real-world case studies. These presentations, offered in Portuguese, will highlight how businesses are employing RFID, as well as where they are achieving real benefits today. The high-quality content is designed to help Brasilian companies that are considering deploying RFID technology to address real business challenges, determine the best RFID technology for their needs, learn best practices from early adopters, find the appropriate technology partners and move forward. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the leading technology providers and view their latest solutions. The event is cornerstone-sponsored by Hewlett-Packard.
Kami Saidi, HP's supply chain operations director, will open the conference on Nov. 6 with Henrique de Oliveira Miguel, an executive at the Ministerio da Ciencia e Tecnologia, to welcome attendees. During another session, Marcelo Pandini, HP's Go to Market operations manager, will present a session discussing his firm's experiences with RFID over the past 10 years. HP Brasil has had a leading role in implementing RFID within Hewlett-Packard's manufacturing operations, disseminating RFID knowledge through educational programs at the RFID Center of Excellence, and innovating with the implementation of several RFID research projects. During this session, Pandini will present HP's journey through the technology's early adoption in manufacturing, as well as supply chain strategies and benefits, current research and development projects, and what lies ahead regarding RFID implementation trends, perspectives and challenges.
Washington Luis Maia de Souzedo, Volkswagen Brasil's IT process analyst for MAN Latin America, will present a session discussing RFID's use in tracking returnable transport items (RTIs). MAN, one of the largest truck manufacturers in the world, is utilizing radio frequency identification to track returnable containers and racks used to transport truck parts. During this session, attendees will learn how the firm analyzed tag performance, and how this information will be used in the future.
"VW's application is clearly one that would benefit many companies that use returnable containers," said Mark Roberti, RFID Journal's founder and editor. "This and other sessions will engage attendees, and show them how they can improve their operations with RFID."
The event will also feature RFID Journal University, RFID Journal's most popular preconference offering. This seminar, open to professionals across all industries, is designed to provide those new to the technology with the foundational knowledge necessary to begin understanding how RFID can be applied to solve specific business problems, to choose the right option for a specific application and to select the proper vendors to achieve a successful outcome.
For more information, please visit the RFID Journal LIVE! Brasil Website, www.rfidjournalevents.com/brasil, or contact attendee registration at brasil@rfidjournal.com or +1 (631) 249-4960.
About RFID Journal
RFID Journal is the leading source of news and in-depth information regarding radio frequency identification (RFID) and its many business applications. Business executives and implementers depend on RFID Journal for up-to-the-minute RFID news, in-depth case studies, best practices, strategic insights and information about vendor solutions. This has made RFID Journal the most relied-upon and respected RFID information resource, serving the largest audience of RFID decision-makers worldwide�online and at face-to-face events. For more information, visit www.rfidjournal.com.
This unique event, produced by RFID Journal in partnership with HP, will showcase leading end users presenting powerful real-world case studies. These presentations, offered in Portuguese, will highlight how businesses are employing RFID, as well as where they are achieving real benefits today. The high-quality content is designed to help Brasilian companies that are considering deploying RFID technology to address real business challenges, determine the best RFID technology for their needs, learn best practices from early adopters, find the appropriate technology partners and move forward. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the leading technology providers and view their latest solutions. The event is cornerstone-sponsored by Hewlett-Packard.
Kami Saidi, HP's supply chain operations director, will open the conference on Nov. 6 with Henrique de Oliveira Miguel, an executive at the Ministerio da Ciencia e Tecnologia, to welcome attendees. During another session, Marcelo Pandini, HP's Go to Market operations manager, will present a session discussing his firm's experiences with RFID over the past 10 years. HP Brasil has had a leading role in implementing RFID within Hewlett-Packard's manufacturing operations, disseminating RFID knowledge through educational programs at the RFID Center of Excellence, and innovating with the implementation of several RFID research projects. During this session, Pandini will present HP's journey through the technology's early adoption in manufacturing, as well as supply chain strategies and benefits, current research and development projects, and what lies ahead regarding RFID implementation trends, perspectives and challenges.
Washington Luis Maia de Souzedo, Volkswagen Brasil's IT process analyst for MAN Latin America, will present a session discussing RFID's use in tracking returnable transport items (RTIs). MAN, one of the largest truck manufacturers in the world, is utilizing radio frequency identification to track returnable containers and racks used to transport truck parts. During this session, attendees will learn how the firm analyzed tag performance, and how this information will be used in the future.
"VW's application is clearly one that would benefit many companies that use returnable containers," said Mark Roberti, RFID Journal's founder and editor. "This and other sessions will engage attendees, and show them how they can improve their operations with RFID."
The event will also feature RFID Journal University, RFID Journal's most popular preconference offering. This seminar, open to professionals across all industries, is designed to provide those new to the technology with the foundational knowledge necessary to begin understanding how RFID can be applied to solve specific business problems, to choose the right option for a specific application and to select the proper vendors to achieve a successful outcome.
For more information, please visit the RFID Journal LIVE! Brasil Website, www.rfidjournalevents.com/brasil, or contact attendee registration at brasil@rfidjournal.com or +1 (631) 249-4960.
About RFID Journal
RFID Journal is the leading source of news and in-depth information regarding radio frequency identification (RFID) and its many business applications. Business executives and implementers depend on RFID Journal for up-to-the-minute RFID news, in-depth case studies, best practices, strategic insights and information about vendor solutions. This has made RFID Journal the most relied-upon and respected RFID information resource, serving the largest audience of RFID decision-makers worldwide�online and at face-to-face events. For more information, visit www.rfidjournal.com.
ESCORT Invites SEMA Show Attendees to Experience the All-new PASSPORT® Max™ High Definition Radar Detector
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ESCORT Inc. (ESCORTinc.com), designer and manufacturer of the world's only High Definition PASSPORT® Max™ radar & laser detector, formally invites the public to experience their all-new record setting design. Using advanced military technology, PASSPORT Max™ delivers high definition performance with ultra-fast signal processing and unprecedented noise filtering.
"In 30 years of impartial testing, we haven't seen this level of reporting range or immediacy of alerts by any other radar detector." --- Speed Measurement Labs
Already a 'take it to the max' year for radar detector innovator ESCORT Inc., the category leader comes to 2013 SEMA ready to heighten its record breaking year with multiple product announcements.
A few months ago, ESCORT blasted the radar detector performance benchmark (again) with the release of the all-new High Definition PASSPORT Max™ radar & laser detector. 'Taking ticket protection to the max', the new PASSPORT detector established unprecedented performance records for radar detection metrics. And in a very upbeat note for the firm, PASSPORT Max™ also achieved new 'bests' for product launch production numbers, booked pre-orders and direct-to-customer shipments processed (ESCORT show booth #11739, North Hall).
By basing PASSPORT Max™ on advanced Digital Signal Processing technology, ESCORT engineers created an entirely new detection science. The new design enables PASSPORT Max™ to scan for radar threats fifty times faster than any other detector. PASSPORT Max™ scans radar bands faster than 'the blink of an eye' (a human eye blink takes several hundred milliseconds while Max scans signals more than twice as fast!).
This dramatic increase in speed delivers a corresponding leap in detection capability and range. PASSPORT Max™ delivers quicker response times; greater sensitivity for superior range; and extremely accurate signal recognition to identify and reject false alerts.
In an independent product test conducted by Speed Measurement Labs (SML), PASSPORT Max™ established three new benchmarks for the detector category. With detection range to fifteen miles, fastest timed response and greatest sensitivity ever witnessed, PASSPORT Max™ set all new performance standards for the future of radar detection protection.
And PASSPORT Max™ connects with ESCORT's previous SEMA show 'best new product' winner, the ESCORT Live™ ticket protection app and network. ESCORT Live™ helps customers drive smarter by dramatically increasing overall knowledge of their driving environment. With ESCORT Live™, drivers know sooner, prepare faster and share important information in real time. When linked with the PASSPORT Max™, the leading edge technologies provide unprecedented ticket protection for drivers.
"As the patent innovator, we continue to lead the radar detector category to new performance levels as shown by the PASSPORT Max™ and its completely new level of driving awareness and protection," said John Larson, ESCORT President and CEO. "Our new PASSPORT Max™, new media sharing products and shifting technologies all point to advanced best-in-class products and services for our partners and customers."
New for SEMA, ESCORT's Laser ShifterPro™ is a completely redesigned laser defense technology. The all-new Laser ShifterPro™ is ESCORT's most advanced laser defense system ever. Developed for laser threats and protection from targeting laser guns, the Laser ShifterPro™'s superior performance is based on its use of true laser diodes to maximize effectiveness against difficult-to-beat targeting laser guns. And to keep customers up-to-date against new laser guns and future enforcement technologies as they are developed, the new ShifterPro™'s software is upgradable using ESCORT's exclusive online Shifter Tools™ download interface.
The new PASSPORT Max™ and new product announcements will be the key topics at the exclusive ESCORT SEMA Show press conference (Thursday, Nov 7, 11:30 AM, SEMA Media Center, Room N110).
Also being highlighted at SEMA is ESCORT's new MediaFlair media sharing hub. Already a player in the smartphone category (SEMA Show winning ESCORT Live™ app), it has been a very natural progression for ESCORT to design and release the new MediaFlair™ portable, wireless data sharing hub. MediaFlair™ is an exciting new way to listen, watch and share media. Using the power and simplicity of WiFi, MediaFlair™ streams personal content to smartphones, tablets and more by using a companion interface app. Load music, movies, photos and documents onto the included SD card and take it on the go. Perfect for road trips with the kids, business travel, tailgating with friends and family, MediaFlair™ is personal media on the go (ESCORT's Show booth #11739, North Hall).
For more information about the new PASSPORT Max HD Detector, view ESCORT Inc on youtube, visit ESCORTinc.com or call the company direct at 800.433.3487.
About ESCORT Inc.
ESCORT Inc. is the designer and manufacturer of the world's most awarded radar and laser detectors, the patented ESCORT Live™ real-time ticket protection network, PASSPORT Max HD radar detector, ESCORT MediaFlair™, ESCORT MobileTV™, Guardian Alert reverse obstacle detection systems, Entourage GPS-enabled navigation and tracking products, ESCORT QuickStart™ and other Drive Smarter products. ESCORT holds more than 85% of all active category patents and manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, REDLINE, SOLO and BELTRONICS brands.
"In 30 years of impartial testing, we haven't seen this level of reporting range or immediacy of alerts by any other radar detector." --- Speed Measurement Labs
Already a 'take it to the max' year for radar detector innovator ESCORT Inc., the category leader comes to 2013 SEMA ready to heighten its record breaking year with multiple product announcements.
A few months ago, ESCORT blasted the radar detector performance benchmark (again) with the release of the all-new High Definition PASSPORT Max™ radar & laser detector. 'Taking ticket protection to the max', the new PASSPORT detector established unprecedented performance records for radar detection metrics. And in a very upbeat note for the firm, PASSPORT Max™ also achieved new 'bests' for product launch production numbers, booked pre-orders and direct-to-customer shipments processed (ESCORT show booth #11739, North Hall).
By basing PASSPORT Max™ on advanced Digital Signal Processing technology, ESCORT engineers created an entirely new detection science. The new design enables PASSPORT Max™ to scan for radar threats fifty times faster than any other detector. PASSPORT Max™ scans radar bands faster than 'the blink of an eye' (a human eye blink takes several hundred milliseconds while Max scans signals more than twice as fast!).
This dramatic increase in speed delivers a corresponding leap in detection capability and range. PASSPORT Max™ delivers quicker response times; greater sensitivity for superior range; and extremely accurate signal recognition to identify and reject false alerts.
In an independent product test conducted by Speed Measurement Labs (SML), PASSPORT Max™ established three new benchmarks for the detector category. With detection range to fifteen miles, fastest timed response and greatest sensitivity ever witnessed, PASSPORT Max™ set all new performance standards for the future of radar detection protection.
And PASSPORT Max™ connects with ESCORT's previous SEMA show 'best new product' winner, the ESCORT Live™ ticket protection app and network. ESCORT Live™ helps customers drive smarter by dramatically increasing overall knowledge of their driving environment. With ESCORT Live™, drivers know sooner, prepare faster and share important information in real time. When linked with the PASSPORT Max™, the leading edge technologies provide unprecedented ticket protection for drivers.
"As the patent innovator, we continue to lead the radar detector category to new performance levels as shown by the PASSPORT Max™ and its completely new level of driving awareness and protection," said John Larson, ESCORT President and CEO. "Our new PASSPORT Max™, new media sharing products and shifting technologies all point to advanced best-in-class products and services for our partners and customers."
New for SEMA, ESCORT's Laser ShifterPro™ is a completely redesigned laser defense technology. The all-new Laser ShifterPro™ is ESCORT's most advanced laser defense system ever. Developed for laser threats and protection from targeting laser guns, the Laser ShifterPro™'s superior performance is based on its use of true laser diodes to maximize effectiveness against difficult-to-beat targeting laser guns. And to keep customers up-to-date against new laser guns and future enforcement technologies as they are developed, the new ShifterPro™'s software is upgradable using ESCORT's exclusive online Shifter Tools™ download interface.
The new PASSPORT Max™ and new product announcements will be the key topics at the exclusive ESCORT SEMA Show press conference (Thursday, Nov 7, 11:30 AM, SEMA Media Center, Room N110).
Also being highlighted at SEMA is ESCORT's new MediaFlair media sharing hub. Already a player in the smartphone category (SEMA Show winning ESCORT Live™ app), it has been a very natural progression for ESCORT to design and release the new MediaFlair™ portable, wireless data sharing hub. MediaFlair™ is an exciting new way to listen, watch and share media. Using the power and simplicity of WiFi, MediaFlair™ streams personal content to smartphones, tablets and more by using a companion interface app. Load music, movies, photos and documents onto the included SD card and take it on the go. Perfect for road trips with the kids, business travel, tailgating with friends and family, MediaFlair™ is personal media on the go (ESCORT's Show booth #11739, North Hall).
For more information about the new PASSPORT Max HD Detector, view ESCORT Inc on youtube, visit ESCORTinc.com or call the company direct at 800.433.3487.
About ESCORT Inc.
ESCORT Inc. is the designer and manufacturer of the world's most awarded radar and laser detectors, the patented ESCORT Live™ real-time ticket protection network, PASSPORT Max HD radar detector, ESCORT MediaFlair™, ESCORT MobileTV™, Guardian Alert reverse obstacle detection systems, Entourage GPS-enabled navigation and tracking products, ESCORT QuickStart™ and other Drive Smarter products. ESCORT holds more than 85% of all active category patents and manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, REDLINE, SOLO and BELTRONICS brands.
Old Dominion Relocates Albuquerque Service Center
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Nov. 4, 2013) – Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. today relocated its Albuquerque Service Center to a larger facility to meet rising demand in the region.
With 43 employees, the newly constructed service center contains 41 doors – a 40 percent increase from the previous location.
The service center ships a variety of freight thanks to New Mexico’s strong energy and technology industries. The facility also serves an important line haul point for freight traveling east-west on Interstate 40 and north-south on Interstate 25.
“We’re extremely proud of our state-of-the-art facility, as it will allow us to continue to provide our customers with premium service,” said Lenore Hennie, manager of the Albuquerque Service Center. “The additional space will increase our efficiency while sustaining the company’s long-term growth both regionally and nationally.”
The service center provides direct service throughout much of New Mexico, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Gallup, Los Lunas, Los Alamos, Grants and Española.
The facility is located at 330 Airport Road in Albuquerque and is one of two Old Dominion service centers in New Mexico.
Old Dominion, recently named one of the nation’s fastest growing companies by FORTUNE Magazine, continues invest in new or existing facilities around the country. The company expects to spend $130 million on real estate purchases and expansion projects by the end of 2013.
For more information about Old Dominion, visit www.odfl.com or call (800) 432-6335.
About Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODFL) is a leading, less-than-truckload (“LTL”), company providing regional, inter-regional and national LTL service. In addition to its core LTL services, the Company offers its customers a broad range of logistics services including ground and air expedited transportation, supply chain consulting, transportation management, truckload brokerage, container delivery and warehousing. In addition, Old Dominion offers a consumer product for household moving: OD Household Services. Through strategic partnerships, the Company also offers international freight forwarding services throughout the world. OD consistently has one of the lowest claims ratio and best time on-time records in the industry. For more than 79 years, Old Dominion has been helping the world keep promises.
In 2013, Old Dominion was recognized with the following acknowledgements for company leadership in the industry:
· Mastio & Company ranked Old Dominion as No. 1 National LTL carrier for the third consecutive year in a row.
· Forbes Magazine named Old Dominion as one of America’s 100 Most Trustworthy Companies.
· NASSTRAC honored the company as 2013 Carrier of the Year.
· CIO magazine recognized Old Dominion for IT Excellence with the CIO 100 Award for the fifth consecutive year.
· Inbound Logistics named the company to its 75 Green Supply Chain Partners (G75) List.
· For the 4th consecutive year, Logistics Management honored OD with the Quest for Quality Award.
· Fortune Magazine named OD as one of the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies.
· Inbound Logistics magazine recognized Old Dominion as a 2013 Top 100 Trucker
With 43 employees, the newly constructed service center contains 41 doors – a 40 percent increase from the previous location.
The service center ships a variety of freight thanks to New Mexico’s strong energy and technology industries. The facility also serves an important line haul point for freight traveling east-west on Interstate 40 and north-south on Interstate 25.
“We’re extremely proud of our state-of-the-art facility, as it will allow us to continue to provide our customers with premium service,” said Lenore Hennie, manager of the Albuquerque Service Center. “The additional space will increase our efficiency while sustaining the company’s long-term growth both regionally and nationally.”
The service center provides direct service throughout much of New Mexico, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Gallup, Los Lunas, Los Alamos, Grants and Española.
The facility is located at 330 Airport Road in Albuquerque and is one of two Old Dominion service centers in New Mexico.
Old Dominion, recently named one of the nation’s fastest growing companies by FORTUNE Magazine, continues invest in new or existing facilities around the country. The company expects to spend $130 million on real estate purchases and expansion projects by the end of 2013.
For more information about Old Dominion, visit www.odfl.com or call (800) 432-6335.
About Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODFL) is a leading, less-than-truckload (“LTL”), company providing regional, inter-regional and national LTL service. In addition to its core LTL services, the Company offers its customers a broad range of logistics services including ground and air expedited transportation, supply chain consulting, transportation management, truckload brokerage, container delivery and warehousing. In addition, Old Dominion offers a consumer product for household moving: OD Household Services. Through strategic partnerships, the Company also offers international freight forwarding services throughout the world. OD consistently has one of the lowest claims ratio and best time on-time records in the industry. For more than 79 years, Old Dominion has been helping the world keep promises.
In 2013, Old Dominion was recognized with the following acknowledgements for company leadership in the industry:
· Mastio & Company ranked Old Dominion as No. 1 National LTL carrier for the third consecutive year in a row.
· Forbes Magazine named Old Dominion as one of America’s 100 Most Trustworthy Companies.
· NASSTRAC honored the company as 2013 Carrier of the Year.
· CIO magazine recognized Old Dominion for IT Excellence with the CIO 100 Award for the fifth consecutive year.
· Inbound Logistics named the company to its 75 Green Supply Chain Partners (G75) List.
· For the 4th consecutive year, Logistics Management honored OD with the Quest for Quality Award.
· Fortune Magazine named OD as one of the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies.
· Inbound Logistics magazine recognized Old Dominion as a 2013 Top 100 Trucker
DriveCam, Inc. is Now Lytx, Inc.
SAN DIEGO, (Nov. 4, 2013) – DriveCam, Inc. today announced it has changed its company name to Lytx, Inc. As a global leader in delivering driver safety and compliance solutions, the Lytx™ brand represents a significant evolution of the DriveCam business and reflects the Company’s mission of harnessing the power of data to change human behavior and help good companies become even better. Lytx expresses what sets the Company apart: its ability to translate insights from data into actionable information that drives real change. http://lytx.com/brand
The Company’s flagship product will now be called DriveCam, powered by Lytx™, and the Company will continue to offer the same industry-leading driver safety solutions and service that its clients rely on every day. DriveCam powered by Lytx identifies and addresses the causes of risky driving behavior by capturing data from multiple technologies and sensors and combining it with the Lytx Engine™ technology and Lytx Insights™ program to help the Company’s clients be safer on the roads every day. http://lytx.com/our-company/brand-video
"Our new company name reflects the evolution of our business and exemplifies our company vision," said Brandon Nixon, chairman and chief executive officer of Lytx. "We started out as DriveCam, and the name has served us well, but our value has never truly come from devices. It comes from the way we provide our clients with insights and understanding that form the cornerstones of their world-class safety programs."
The Company’s RAIR™ Compliance Services is also now part of the Lytx family. RAIR helps DOT-regulated fleets comply with safety regulations, complementing the safety services offered through the DriveCam program.
Together, the Lytx brands protect drivers from more than 500 commercial and government fleet clients worldwide who drive more than 20 billion miles annually. Lytx clients realize tremendous ROI by lowering operating and insurance costs, while achieving greater efficiency and compliance. The Company’s clients include top-tier fleets from a wide range of industries including: concrete/construction, distribution, government, transit, trucking, utilities and waste and environmental services.
"We believe Lytx will take us into a future where we’re building and managing a continually evolving database of expertise to help our clients maximize their safety and productivity," Nixon said. "Lytx stands for the entire process of Sense, Predict, Prevent™ (SPP), which uses our patented technology to advance the science of driving." http://lytx.com/lytx
The name change takes effect immediately. The new brand logo includes the new name and a tagline: Delivering Insights. Driving results™. The Lytx logo also features a prism that represents the Company’s focus, order, clarity and direction.
The Company was founded in 1998 and employs more than 240 people, most of them in its San Diego, California headquarters. http://lytxcom/our-company/about-lytx
About Lytx
At Lytx (formerly DriveCam, Inc.), we harness the power of data to change human behavior and help good companies become even better. Our flagship product, DriveCam powered by Lytx™, sets the standard for driver safety in the industries we serve. We protect drivers from more than 500 commercial and government fleet clients worldwide who drive more than 20 billion miles annually. Our clients realize tremendous ROI by lowering operating and insurance costs, while achieving greater efficiency and compliance. Most of all, we strive to help save lives – on our roads and in our communities, every day. Lytx is privately held and headquartered in San Diego. For more information, visit www.lytx.com.
The Company’s flagship product will now be called DriveCam, powered by Lytx™, and the Company will continue to offer the same industry-leading driver safety solutions and service that its clients rely on every day. DriveCam powered by Lytx identifies and addresses the causes of risky driving behavior by capturing data from multiple technologies and sensors and combining it with the Lytx Engine™ technology and Lytx Insights™ program to help the Company’s clients be safer on the roads every day. http://lytx.com/our-company/brand-video
"Our new company name reflects the evolution of our business and exemplifies our company vision," said Brandon Nixon, chairman and chief executive officer of Lytx. "We started out as DriveCam, and the name has served us well, but our value has never truly come from devices. It comes from the way we provide our clients with insights and understanding that form the cornerstones of their world-class safety programs."
The Company’s RAIR™ Compliance Services is also now part of the Lytx family. RAIR helps DOT-regulated fleets comply with safety regulations, complementing the safety services offered through the DriveCam program.
Together, the Lytx brands protect drivers from more than 500 commercial and government fleet clients worldwide who drive more than 20 billion miles annually. Lytx clients realize tremendous ROI by lowering operating and insurance costs, while achieving greater efficiency and compliance. The Company’s clients include top-tier fleets from a wide range of industries including: concrete/construction, distribution, government, transit, trucking, utilities and waste and environmental services.
"We believe Lytx will take us into a future where we’re building and managing a continually evolving database of expertise to help our clients maximize their safety and productivity," Nixon said. "Lytx stands for the entire process of Sense, Predict, Prevent™ (SPP), which uses our patented technology to advance the science of driving." http://lytx.com/lytx
The name change takes effect immediately. The new brand logo includes the new name and a tagline: Delivering Insights. Driving results™. The Lytx logo also features a prism that represents the Company’s focus, order, clarity and direction.
The Company was founded in 1998 and employs more than 240 people, most of them in its San Diego, California headquarters. http://lytxcom/our-company/about-lytx
About Lytx
At Lytx (formerly DriveCam, Inc.), we harness the power of data to change human behavior and help good companies become even better. Our flagship product, DriveCam powered by Lytx™, sets the standard for driver safety in the industries we serve. We protect drivers from more than 500 commercial and government fleet clients worldwide who drive more than 20 billion miles annually. Our clients realize tremendous ROI by lowering operating and insurance costs, while achieving greater efficiency and compliance. Most of all, we strive to help save lives – on our roads and in our communities, every day. Lytx is privately held and headquartered in San Diego. For more information, visit www.lytx.com.
Universal Lubricants Sells Four Branches of its Subsidiary RS Used Oil Services to Heritage-Crystal Clean
WICHITA, KS. (November 1, 2013) – Universal Lubricants®, a recognized leader in environmental services and the manufacturing and distribution of quality proprietary lubricants, today announced that is has closed an asset purchase agreement to sell four RS Used Oil Services locations to Heritage-Crystal Clean LLC. RS Used Oil Services is a subsidiary of Universal Lubricants.
The divested operations, located in Monee and Spring Grove, Ill., Carmel, Ind., and in Middletown, Ohio, provide used oil collection, and wastewater and solid waste removal services. Universal Lubricants will retain its presence in these areas for new oil and lubricant sales and to manage large national accounts. It also continues to provide used oil collection and environmental services through both Universal Lubricants and RS Used Oil Services across the Midwest, including the St. Louis area, and Southern United States.
Universal Lubricants’ CEO Jan Horsfall said the decision to divest the RS Used Oil assets came after a strategic review of all 36 company facilities located across the U.S.
“Universal Lubricants’ future is bright,” said Horsfall. “This move will allow us to focus on our primary geographic markets, which are in closer proximity to our state-of-the-art re-refinery in Wichita, Kansas. We will retain and grow our remaining 32 facilities throughout our Southern and Midwest regions, and build on our recent expansions in Texas and Louisiana.”
Elgin, Ill.- based Heritage-Crystal Clean, which operates an oil re-refinery in Indianapolis, Indiana and is a provider of parts cleaning and waste services, plans to retain RS Used Oil Services employees to maintain the continuity of the business.
For more information about Universal Lubricants and its closed loop process, please visit www.universallubes.com
About Universal Lubricants® Founded in 1929, Universal Lubricants is a driving force in used oil collection, base oil refining and distribution. Through its closed loop process, the company collects, re-refines, blends and re-distributes its own engine oils and lubricants – never losing guardianship within the chain – to ensure that every quart is of the highest quality for optimal performance. Universal Lubricants operates 32 facilities nationally, including one of the world's most technologically advanced re-refineries in Wichita, Kansas. For more information visit www.universallubes.com.
About Heritage-Crystal Clean Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. (”HCCI”) provides parts cleaning, used oil re-refining, and hazardous and non-hazardous waste services to small and mid-sized customers in both the manufacturing and vehicle service sectors. HCCI’s service programs include parts cleaning, containerized waste management, used oil collection and re-refining, vacuum truck services, and waste antifreeze collection and recycling. These services help HCCI’s customers manage their used chemicals and liquid and solid wastes, while also helping to minimize their regulatory burdens. HCCI’s customers include businesses involved in vehicle maintenance operations, such as car dealerships, automotive repair shops, and trucking firms, as well as small manufacturers, such as metal product fabricators and printers. Through HCCI’s used oil re-refining program, the company recycles used oil into high quality lubricating base oil, and is a supplier to firms that produce and market finished lubricants. Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. is headquartered in Elgin, Illinois, and operates through 74 branches serving over 93,000 customer locations.
The divested operations, located in Monee and Spring Grove, Ill., Carmel, Ind., and in Middletown, Ohio, provide used oil collection, and wastewater and solid waste removal services. Universal Lubricants will retain its presence in these areas for new oil and lubricant sales and to manage large national accounts. It also continues to provide used oil collection and environmental services through both Universal Lubricants and RS Used Oil Services across the Midwest, including the St. Louis area, and Southern United States.
Universal Lubricants’ CEO Jan Horsfall said the decision to divest the RS Used Oil assets came after a strategic review of all 36 company facilities located across the U.S.
“Universal Lubricants’ future is bright,” said Horsfall. “This move will allow us to focus on our primary geographic markets, which are in closer proximity to our state-of-the-art re-refinery in Wichita, Kansas. We will retain and grow our remaining 32 facilities throughout our Southern and Midwest regions, and build on our recent expansions in Texas and Louisiana.”
Elgin, Ill.- based Heritage-Crystal Clean, which operates an oil re-refinery in Indianapolis, Indiana and is a provider of parts cleaning and waste services, plans to retain RS Used Oil Services employees to maintain the continuity of the business.
For more information about Universal Lubricants and its closed loop process, please visit www.universallubes.com
About Universal Lubricants® Founded in 1929, Universal Lubricants is a driving force in used oil collection, base oil refining and distribution. Through its closed loop process, the company collects, re-refines, blends and re-distributes its own engine oils and lubricants – never losing guardianship within the chain – to ensure that every quart is of the highest quality for optimal performance. Universal Lubricants operates 32 facilities nationally, including one of the world's most technologically advanced re-refineries in Wichita, Kansas. For more information visit www.universallubes.com.
About Heritage-Crystal Clean Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. (”HCCI”) provides parts cleaning, used oil re-refining, and hazardous and non-hazardous waste services to small and mid-sized customers in both the manufacturing and vehicle service sectors. HCCI’s service programs include parts cleaning, containerized waste management, used oil collection and re-refining, vacuum truck services, and waste antifreeze collection and recycling. These services help HCCI’s customers manage their used chemicals and liquid and solid wastes, while also helping to minimize their regulatory burdens. HCCI’s customers include businesses involved in vehicle maintenance operations, such as car dealerships, automotive repair shops, and trucking firms, as well as small manufacturers, such as metal product fabricators and printers. Through HCCI’s used oil re-refining program, the company recycles used oil into high quality lubricating base oil, and is a supplier to firms that produce and market finished lubricants. Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc. is headquartered in Elgin, Illinois, and operates through 74 branches serving over 93,000 customer locations.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Dependable Auto Shippers ‘Haul of Fame’ Inductee List Exceeds Thirty
(DALLAS) Nov. 1, 2013 – Dependable Auto Shippers (DAS), one of the largest auto transport companies in the U.S. since 1954, recently inducted its thirty-second driver into the Haul of Fame, an award program recognizing outstanding DAS drivers who have accumulated million-mile increments accident-free. The most recent Haul of Fame award recipient is Bill Peterson, who has driven more than two million miles without a single accident.
“We’d like to congratulate Bill and all our Haul of Fame drivers for this significant accomplishment,” stated John Roehll, executive vice president and partner at DAS. “Our drivers face considerable challenges every time they get behind the wheel. With the Haul of Fame award program now running for more than a year, I’m excited we’re able to consistently recognize them for their ongoing commitment to safety.”
To qualify for the DAS Haul of Fame, drivers must have accumulated at least one million miles of accident-free driving throughout their entire career. DAS references industry standards when classifying accident-free miles as mileage that does not include recordable, preventable collisions. Once a driver qualifies for the Haul of Fame, they are given a personalized award and crest-shaped sticker to proudly display on their truck. In addition, each recipient’s name is added to a plaque hanging in the DAS corporate office.
A list of Haul of Fame recipients to date includes:
5 million miles
Jim Owen
Jim Sarff
4 million miles
David Depasquale
Anthony Dobbs
3 million miles
Charles Holloway
Vernon Mast
Don McDaniel
Donald Walker
2 million miles
Ryan Barr
Gary Buntin
Randall Chote
Jeff Crisp
Rick Jolly
Michael Kelling
Dennis King
Willie Lee
Tony Longano
Kevin Mitchell
Donnie Parsons
Bill Peterson
Michael Ray
Gregory Ringo
1 million miles
Michael Benson
Kevin Boyd
Leroy Floyd
Richard Hilton
Alan Hubbell
Derrick Lee
Matthew Mcfadden
Robert Mclemore
Don Odems
Herman Young
About Dependable Auto Shippers
Founded in 1954, Dallas-based Dependable Auto Shippers (DAS) is one of the largest vehicle shipping service providers in the world. With more than 90 certified partner facilities, DAS safely and efficiently transports more than 100,000 vehicles each year. DAS ships everything from cars and motorcycles to vans and specialty vehicles via a variety of proven auto shipping methods. DAS provides vehicle transport services to customers anywhere across the country and around the world, including individuals, corporations and anyone that has the need to ship a vehicle. For more information about shipping with DAS, visit www.dasautoshippers.com.
“We’d like to congratulate Bill and all our Haul of Fame drivers for this significant accomplishment,” stated John Roehll, executive vice president and partner at DAS. “Our drivers face considerable challenges every time they get behind the wheel. With the Haul of Fame award program now running for more than a year, I’m excited we’re able to consistently recognize them for their ongoing commitment to safety.”
To qualify for the DAS Haul of Fame, drivers must have accumulated at least one million miles of accident-free driving throughout their entire career. DAS references industry standards when classifying accident-free miles as mileage that does not include recordable, preventable collisions. Once a driver qualifies for the Haul of Fame, they are given a personalized award and crest-shaped sticker to proudly display on their truck. In addition, each recipient’s name is added to a plaque hanging in the DAS corporate office.
A list of Haul of Fame recipients to date includes:
5 million miles
Jim Owen
Jim Sarff
4 million miles
David Depasquale
Anthony Dobbs
3 million miles
Charles Holloway
Vernon Mast
Don McDaniel
Donald Walker
2 million miles
Ryan Barr
Gary Buntin
Randall Chote
Jeff Crisp
Rick Jolly
Michael Kelling
Dennis King
Willie Lee
Tony Longano
Kevin Mitchell
Donnie Parsons
Bill Peterson
Michael Ray
Gregory Ringo
1 million miles
Michael Benson
Kevin Boyd
Leroy Floyd
Richard Hilton
Alan Hubbell
Derrick Lee
Matthew Mcfadden
Robert Mclemore
Don Odems
Herman Young
About Dependable Auto Shippers
Founded in 1954, Dallas-based Dependable Auto Shippers (DAS) is one of the largest vehicle shipping service providers in the world. With more than 90 certified partner facilities, DAS safely and efficiently transports more than 100,000 vehicles each year. DAS ships everything from cars and motorcycles to vans and specialty vehicles via a variety of proven auto shipping methods. DAS provides vehicle transport services to customers anywhere across the country and around the world, including individuals, corporations and anyone that has the need to ship a vehicle. For more information about shipping with DAS, visit www.dasautoshippers.com.
What to Look for When Outsourcing Fleet Breakdown Service
CHERRY HILL, NJ, October 31, 2013 – Dealing with fleet
breakdown can be not only a customer service disaster but also a big
drain on the company's bottom line. According to an executive with AmeriQuest Transportation Services,
fleets currently handling breakdown service calls internally would be
surprised to learn that outsourcing the service to a third-party
provider will usually save them money and get trucks back on the road
more quickly than their current methods.
In addition, even companies which are satisfied with their internal response to emergencies should have a backup plan in place in cases where the power fails, the computer system goes down, or the on-call technician is unexpectedly unavailable. “You can hire multiple people to always be available 24/7 but that usually isn’t cost-effective. Having employees sitting around, waiting for an event to happen can negatively impact your bottom line,” said Byron Lay in a blog posted on the AmeriQuest Transportation Services Website.
Fleet managers looking into the possibility of outsourcing fleet breakdown service for any reason should look for a number of things before making their decision:
In addition, even companies which are satisfied with their internal response to emergencies should have a backup plan in place in cases where the power fails, the computer system goes down, or the on-call technician is unexpectedly unavailable. “You can hire multiple people to always be available 24/7 but that usually isn’t cost-effective. Having employees sitting around, waiting for an event to happen can negatively impact your bottom line,” said Byron Lay in a blog posted on the AmeriQuest Transportation Services Website.
Fleet managers looking into the possibility of outsourcing fleet breakdown service for any reason should look for a number of things before making their decision:
- Make sure the provider has access to repair and towing facilities that cover your complete transportation map.
- Since breakdowns can occur anytime, look for a service that can quickly respond 24/7.
- Compare the cost of handling roadside assistance and towing internally vs. outsourcing.
- Find a service that keeps the driver, fleet owner, and ultimately the customers in constant contact.
- Check references.
About AmeriQuest Transportation Services
AmeriQuest, headquartered in Cherry Hill, NJ, is a leading provider of comprehensive fleet management services. By leveraging the strength of more than 700,000 vehicles, AmeriQuest delivers savings, expertise, and opportunities to its private fleet and truckload carrier members. AmeriQuest provides supply management services, asset management services, material handling services, financing, technology products, and outsourced transportation management services such as full service leasing, integrated logistics, and contract maintenance. More information can be found at ameriquestcorp.com/transportation/.ESCORT Donates $10,000 to Susan G. Komen Cincinnati Chapter for Breast Cancer Awareness
WEST CHESTER, Ohio, Oct. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ESCORT Inc. (ESCORTinc.com), designer and manufacturer of the world's only High Definition PASSPORT Max radar & laser detector, hosted a Susan G. Komen formal donation event this week where key executives and staff from the Susan G. Komen Cincinnati Chapter were on hand to accept ESCORT's $10,000 donation. The event took place on October 29 at the detector firm's world headquarters in West Chester.
"This generous donation will allow us to fund resources and services in our community for women who are battling this disease," said Peggy Isenogle, Cincinnati Chapter Executive Director.
Donations for the campaign were collected as a dedicated part of the proceeds from ESCORT's PASSPORT 9500ix 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' windshield mount radar detector. The White Pearl with Pink trim Limited Edition 9500ix radar detector design release was in direct support of the Susan G Komen and the national October Breast Cancer Awareness month.
"We have a long history of doing more for our customers than anyone else in the category and now, with this donation and support of Breast Cancer awareness with our 'Komen for the Cure' Limited Edition 9500ix radar detector, we are helping women and families beyond our traditional reach and in countless ways," said Dave Smidebush, ESCORT Vice-president of Marketing.
"The entire ESCORT family participated in this process of providing the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' PASSPORT 9500ix radar detector," said Ron Gividen, ESCORT PR Director. "And we thank our customers who chose to purchase knowing that a portion of their purchase went directly to this outstanding organization."
"We are excited to be able to partner with local Cincinnati firms and we are grateful to ESCORT for their significant contribution enabling us to help local families and impact life-saving research that helps us get closer every day to a cure," said Jennifer Berigan, Cincinnati Chapter Affiliate Manager.
For more information visit ESCORT Inc on youtube, ESCORTinc.com or call the company direct at 800.433.3487.
ESCORT and Susan G. Komen Cincinnati Chapter YouTube Video Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb7kHOphoIE&feature=player_detailpage&list=UUV7mjF2Bo7QQmk4MELUIBMA
"This generous donation will allow us to fund resources and services in our community for women who are battling this disease," said Peggy Isenogle, Cincinnati Chapter Executive Director.
Donations for the campaign were collected as a dedicated part of the proceeds from ESCORT's PASSPORT 9500ix 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' windshield mount radar detector. The White Pearl with Pink trim Limited Edition 9500ix radar detector design release was in direct support of the Susan G Komen and the national October Breast Cancer Awareness month.
"We have a long history of doing more for our customers than anyone else in the category and now, with this donation and support of Breast Cancer awareness with our 'Komen for the Cure' Limited Edition 9500ix radar detector, we are helping women and families beyond our traditional reach and in countless ways," said Dave Smidebush, ESCORT Vice-president of Marketing.
"The entire ESCORT family participated in this process of providing the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' PASSPORT 9500ix radar detector," said Ron Gividen, ESCORT PR Director. "And we thank our customers who chose to purchase knowing that a portion of their purchase went directly to this outstanding organization."
"We are excited to be able to partner with local Cincinnati firms and we are grateful to ESCORT for their significant contribution enabling us to help local families and impact life-saving research that helps us get closer every day to a cure," said Jennifer Berigan, Cincinnati Chapter Affiliate Manager.
For more information visit ESCORT Inc on youtube, ESCORTinc.com or call the company direct at 800.433.3487.
ESCORT and Susan G. Komen Cincinnati Chapter YouTube Video Link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb7kHOphoIE&feature=player_detailpage&list=UUV7mjF2Bo7QQmk4MELUIBMA
MyFleetDept announces a new subsidiary, EV Charge Solutions
MyFleetDept, a Canandaigua,
NY fleet management company, is now operating their Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment (EVSE) business as a subsidiary they have named EV Charge Solutions. (http://www.evCHARGEsolutions.com)
“This is the fastest growing
segment of our business and it is time to give it the attention it deserves”,
said Mike Moser, President. “We are positioning our EV charging business to
parallel the electric vehicle market progression. We have realized a
substantial increase in sales in recent months and want to be in position to
service the industry through its development”.
In addition to working on
NYSERDA funded projects in New York State and supplying equipment for various
commercial projects nationally, the company recently opened an online store
with a complete offering of EV charging related products. The store includes
useful resources such as charging station locating, funding opportunities and
information to assist with determining the best equipment for each application.
“Breaking out the EV charging
business from our core fleet management business, will allow each team to
better focus on their business unit”, said Moser. “This will provide us with
the resources necessary to strengthen and grow both operations”.
CEI Celebrates Employees with Help from Red Bull North America
Trevose, PA, October 31, 2013 – Red Bull North America Inc. fleet administrators and representatives helped CEI host a thank-you barbecue and party for its employees, CEI said today. Red Bull provided the music, bringing their customized MXT DJ truck and two of its Mini Cooper marketing vehicles, filled with Red Bull beverages for the three-hour, workday celebration.
"CEI has been such a great supporter of our fleet and safety initiatives, it just seemed natural to give something back," said Abe Lawrence, safety and compliance manager for Red Bull North America.
CEI provides accident management services for the Red Bull fleet vehicles, which includes delivery and promotional vehicles, through one of CEI's leasing partners, GE Fleet Capital Leasing.
“We are delighted that Red Bull, one of the most dynamic consumer marketing companies in the world, would go to such efforts to help make our company celebration a success, ” said Vincent Brigidi, CEI’s president and chief operating officer.
About The CEI Group, Inc.
CEI is a leading provider of technology-enhanced vehicle accident, driver safety and fleet risk management services. Its provider network consists of some 4,000 collision repair shops in North America, and includes nearly 900 truck collision repair centers. Its customers include self-insured, commercial, institutional and government fleets, directly and through alliances with fleet leasing companies. CEI also provides vehicle direct repair program outsourcing to leading property and casualty insurance companies. For more information, please visit www.ceinetwork.com.
"CEI has been such a great supporter of our fleet and safety initiatives, it just seemed natural to give something back," said Abe Lawrence, safety and compliance manager for Red Bull North America.
CEI provides accident management services for the Red Bull fleet vehicles, which includes delivery and promotional vehicles, through one of CEI's leasing partners, GE Fleet Capital Leasing.
“We are delighted that Red Bull, one of the most dynamic consumer marketing companies in the world, would go to such efforts to help make our company celebration a success, ” said Vincent Brigidi, CEI’s president and chief operating officer.
About The CEI Group, Inc.
CEI is a leading provider of technology-enhanced vehicle accident, driver safety and fleet risk management services. Its provider network consists of some 4,000 collision repair shops in North America, and includes nearly 900 truck collision repair centers. Its customers include self-insured, commercial, institutional and government fleets, directly and through alliances with fleet leasing companies. CEI also provides vehicle direct repair program outsourcing to leading property and casualty insurance companies. For more information, please visit www.ceinetwork.com.
DONLEN RELEASES UPDATED REPORTING TOOL; NEXT GENERATION USES START-OF-THE-ART FUNCTIONALITY
Northbrook, IL — Donlen, the fleet industry's most comprehensive provider of integrated financing and asset management solutions, announced the upcoming release of their enhanced reporting tool, available for customers via their award-winning FleetWeb® platform. The tool will be available to all FleetWeb users beginning November 4, 2013.
“For our customers, reporting is one of the most important functions within FleetWeb, so we’re very excited about this release,” said Dennis Straight, Donlen SVP and CIO. “We worked with customers to obtain their feedback throughout the development process, and we’re confident this enhancement will help them increase their day-to-day productivity. This is always the most important aspect of anything we do here.”
Key features include a revised user interface with a fully customizable grid layout and tabbed format to increase user satisfaction. New functionality includes complete integration with Google Maps and Donlen’s DriverPoint® Telematics, a fully searchable report catalog including report description, and instant filtering.
“The features we’ve included in this version come directly from the feedback we received from customers,” Straight went on to say. “At Donlen, we’re continually working to streamline their processes, and all of our IT initiatives work toward this goal.”
A series of customer informational/training webinars are scheduled for mid-November.
For more information about Donlen, visit www.donlen.com.
About Donlen Corporation
Donlen is the industry's leading provider of integrated financing and management solutions for corporate fleets. Utilizing a highly consultative and strategic approach, Donlen helps fleets reduce cost, improve utilization, and increase driver safety and productivity. Donlen's innovation has been honored with the Computerworld 2012 Honors Laureate for Economic Development, the 2012 and 2013 InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators Across America, and the 2013 CIO 100. Their workplace excellence has been recognized on the IAOP The Global Outsourcing 100® list for seven of the last eight years, and as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Places to Work For in Chicago each year from 2007-2012. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Northbrook, IL, Donlen is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ). For more information about Donlen, visit www.donlen.com.
“For our customers, reporting is one of the most important functions within FleetWeb, so we’re very excited about this release,” said Dennis Straight, Donlen SVP and CIO. “We worked with customers to obtain their feedback throughout the development process, and we’re confident this enhancement will help them increase their day-to-day productivity. This is always the most important aspect of anything we do here.”
Key features include a revised user interface with a fully customizable grid layout and tabbed format to increase user satisfaction. New functionality includes complete integration with Google Maps and Donlen’s DriverPoint® Telematics, a fully searchable report catalog including report description, and instant filtering.
“The features we’ve included in this version come directly from the feedback we received from customers,” Straight went on to say. “At Donlen, we’re continually working to streamline their processes, and all of our IT initiatives work toward this goal.”
A series of customer informational/training webinars are scheduled for mid-November.
For more information about Donlen, visit www.donlen.com.
About Donlen Corporation
Donlen is the industry's leading provider of integrated financing and management solutions for corporate fleets. Utilizing a highly consultative and strategic approach, Donlen helps fleets reduce cost, improve utilization, and increase driver safety and productivity. Donlen's innovation has been honored with the Computerworld 2012 Honors Laureate for Economic Development, the 2012 and 2013 InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators Across America, and the 2013 CIO 100. Their workplace excellence has been recognized on the IAOP The Global Outsourcing 100® list for seven of the last eight years, and as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Places to Work For in Chicago each year from 2007-2012. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Northbrook, IL, Donlen is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ). For more information about Donlen, visit www.donlen.com.
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