ATHENS, Ga., Jan. 14, 2014 – Custom configuration of transport refrigeration unit (TRU) settings and operations analysis is now easier than ever with Carrier Transicold’s new TRU-Tech™ and TRU-View™ computer applications. Carrier Transicold helps improve global transport and shipping of temperature-controlled cargoes with a complete line of equipment for refrigerated trucks, trailers and containers, and is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).
Successors to Carrier Transicold’s popular ReeferManager™ software, the TRU-Tech and TRU-View programs feature a simplified interface with icons and quick links for faster, easier navigation.
TRU-Tech refrigeration unit management software is a complete solution for refrigeration data management, including setting operational parameters and conducting diagnostic functions. TRU-Tech comes with TRU-View refrigeration data analysis software, which provides convenient insight into system performance. TRU-View is also available as a stand-alone application for data analysis, without the unit set-up and diagnostic capabilities of TRU-Tech.
Compatible with the latest Windows® operating systems, the new programs are designed for use with all Vector™, X4™, X2™ and X-Series trailer units, as well as Carrier Transicold’s Supra™ truck units.
“Today’s transport refrigeration units – or TRUs – have a wider array of settings, enabling a higher degree of control sophistication,” said Mark Fragnito, product, manager, electronics, Carrier Transicold. “While each refrigeration unit controller can be manually configured at the unit’s keypad, TRU-Tech software provides a faster and easier way to create multiple settings using either a Windows-based computer or tablet. The settings can then be loaded into a single unit or an entire fleet.”
TRU-Tech software’s intuitive screen layout makes it easy to create error-free IntelliSet™ commodity profiles. IntelliSet profiles, which are used with Carrier Transicold APX™ and Advance™ controls, direct the unit microprocessor to automatically adjust operating parameters for a particular load when the driver selects a commodity or customer name from a list on the control display. Fleets can use IntelliSet profiles to help maintain the optimum balance between temperature control and fuel economy, while also helping to eliminate the chance of driver errors.
TRU-Tech software can also be used by technicians to monitor system parameters, such as sensor inputs and other vital data that may be downloaded for tracking, performance evaluation, record keeping, or analytics. The TRU-View component can generate graphic reports, showing specific TRU system performance over time, and data can be exported into Excel® spreadsheets or PDFs for easy sharing.
With both programs, data transfers can be handled easily via a special USB jump drive with the APX control system or via PC cards with the Advance microprocessor. For telematics-enabled refrigeration units, data transfers can be handled wirelessly.
For more information on TRU-Tech and TRU-View software, turn to the experts within the Carrier Transicold dealer network or visit www.trucktrailer.carrier.com.
About Carrier Transicold
Carrier Transicold helps improve transport and shipping of temperature-controlled cargoes with a complete line of equipment and services for refrigerated transport and cold chain visibility. For more than 40 years, Carrier Transicold has been an industry leader, providing customers around the world with the most advanced, energy efficient and environmentally sound container refrigeration systems and generator sets, direct-drive and diesel truck units and trailer refrigeration systems. Carrier Transicold is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., a leading provider to the aerospace and building systems industries worldwide. Visit www.transicold.carrier.com for more information. Follow Carrier on Twitter: @CarrierGreen.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
City of Newport News Waterworks Selects AssetWorks Integrated Asset Management Systems
(Wayne, PA –– January 14, 2014) AssetWorks, a leading provider of fleet management software, automated fuel management systems, motor pool systems, and operational asset management systems announced today that the City of Newport News Waterworks has selected AssetWorks integrated asset management systems―FleetFocus, FuelFocus and EAM to manage its broad network of fleet, facilities and infrastructure assets.
Newport News Waterworks is a regional water provider, owned and operated by the City of Newport News that serves over 400,000 people in Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and portions of York County and James City County. Newport News Waterworks maintains over 1,700 miles of treated water pipelines, some of which were installed as early as 1891, earning the department a listing in the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Centurion Club. To keep up with an aging and expanding infrastructure, Newport News Waterworks is focused on continuous improvement and optimizing the total life cycle costs of owning and operating their assets.
AssetWorks integrated product suite was selected to replace an in-house developed system. Newport News Waterworks initial interest was for a fleet management software integrated with a fuel management system, however it expanded to include the new EAM infrastructure management system once they learned that one vendor could provide all the functionality they were seeking.
“Among the reasons we selected AssetWorks integrated asset management solution is their demonstrated ability to accommodate the broad range of assets that we must manage, the enhanced parts and purchasing functionality and their willingness to work with and listen to us about the asset management needs of a water utility,” states David Cooper, Project Lead, Newport News Waterworks. “There is tremendous value for us to work with a single partner for software who understands the complex nature of the various assets and support systems we manage, while striving to provide the best service possible for the residents of the greater Newport News area.”
Building on more than 30 years’ experience providing fleet management solutions, AssetWorks recently launched EAM Infrastructure Management software to manage complex operational assets including networks of linear- and boundary-based assets such as roads, pipelines and parks. AssetWorks’ proven fleet management software is used by more 200 cities and counties in North America, including 35 of the 50 most populated cities.
Newport News Waterworks is a regional water provider, owned and operated by the City of Newport News that serves over 400,000 people in Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and portions of York County and James City County. Newport News Waterworks maintains over 1,700 miles of treated water pipelines, some of which were installed as early as 1891, earning the department a listing in the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) Centurion Club. To keep up with an aging and expanding infrastructure, Newport News Waterworks is focused on continuous improvement and optimizing the total life cycle costs of owning and operating their assets.
AssetWorks integrated product suite was selected to replace an in-house developed system. Newport News Waterworks initial interest was for a fleet management software integrated with a fuel management system, however it expanded to include the new EAM infrastructure management system once they learned that one vendor could provide all the functionality they were seeking.
“Among the reasons we selected AssetWorks integrated asset management solution is their demonstrated ability to accommodate the broad range of assets that we must manage, the enhanced parts and purchasing functionality and their willingness to work with and listen to us about the asset management needs of a water utility,” states David Cooper, Project Lead, Newport News Waterworks. “There is tremendous value for us to work with a single partner for software who understands the complex nature of the various assets and support systems we manage, while striving to provide the best service possible for the residents of the greater Newport News area.”
Building on more than 30 years’ experience providing fleet management solutions, AssetWorks recently launched EAM Infrastructure Management software to manage complex operational assets including networks of linear- and boundary-based assets such as roads, pipelines and parks. AssetWorks’ proven fleet management software is used by more 200 cities and counties in North America, including 35 of the 50 most populated cities.
University of the Aftermarket Foundation Announces 2014 Officers and Board of Trustees
Bethesda, MD – January 14, 2014 – The University of the Aftermarket
Foundation announces its newly elected officers for the coming year.
Chairman – Rusty Bishop, AAP
Vice Chairman – Jack Creamer, MAAP
Vice Chairman – Kathleen Schmatz, MAAP
Secretary – John R. Washbish, MAAP
Treasurer – Tim Lee, MAAP
In addition,
the following individuals will serve on the University of the Aftermarket
Foundation board of trustees in the coming year: Bill Babcox; Jeff Brekke, MAAP; Jim Buzzard,
AAP; Michael Cardone III; Carolyn Cook; Jeff Darby; Bob Egan, MAAP; Cliff Hovis;
Scott Howat, AAP; Bill Long, AAP; Bill
Maggs; David O’Reilly; John Passante, AAP; Larry Pavey; Joe Pomaranski, MAAP;
Ed Rammel, MAAP; Mort Schwartz, MAAP; David Segal, MAAP; Eric Sills and Jon
Zieve. Several more will serve as
members of the board of trustees in a variety of support roles: Barbara Cunningham; George Keeley; Ken
Marker; Susan Medick, MAAP; Larry Northup, AAP; Margo Shepard and Jennifer Tio.
“We want to
thank all of these dedicated men and women for volunteering their time and
expertise to help the University of the Aftermarket Foundation continue to make
a difference,” said Bishop. “These leaders all share a common goal of bringing
more education and training to the auto care industry. We thank them for their
continued commitment to the foundation and the future of our great industry.”
About the University of the
Aftermarket Foundation
Since 1986,
the University of the Aftermarket Foundation has funded millions of dollars of
scholarships, grants, research and ongoing educational programs to help develop
a strong, knowledgeable aftermarket work force. The
foundation encourages industry support, including donations for the purpose of
honoring or memorializing individuals or otherwise recognizing special events,
to help ensure the continued availability of training and education that
strengthen the industry. For more information about the University of
the Aftermarket Foundation, call (816) 584-0511.
IBTTA’s Message to Congress: With All Funding Options on the Table, Tolling is a Proven Option
IBTTA Asks Congress to Grant States Maximum Flexibility to Meet Their Transportation Funding Challenges
WASHINGTON, DC – As Congress looks ahead to the reauthorization of surface transportation legislation, the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), the worldwide association representing toll facility owners and operators and the businesses that serve them, today, calls on Congress to grant states the “maximum flexibility to meet their individual transportation funding challenges.”
In conjunction with this morning’s U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure committee hearing entitled, “Building the Foundation for Surface Transportation Reauthorization”, IBTTA submitted written testimony for the record thanking Congress for beginning the hard-work of passing a successor to the MAP-21 legislation and advocating for an advanced role for tolling in funding our nation’s transportation infrastructure.
IBTTA’s written testimony points out that: “Most of the more than 62 U.S. toll agency members of IBTTA receive no federal or state funds to support their day-to-day operations – yet, on an annual basis, they generate more than $10 billion in tolls. That is equal to nearly one-third of the federal gas tax revenues collected each year.” Without those toll revenues, states would have to go without the vital road, bridge and tunnel infrastructures that those tolls support, including some of the most heavily traveled highways, bridges and tunnels in the country."
“As Congress begins the difficult task of finding a long-term solution to funding our nation’s infrastructure, we want federal and state officials to know that the tolling community stands ready to assist in helping meet that challenge and recommend solutions and outcomes,” said Patrick D. Jones, Executive Director and CEO of IBTTA. “Throughout the 2014 transportation reauthorization debate, the tolling community and our partners will continue to stress the important role tolling has played, and will continue to play, in helping states throughout the country meet their transportation funding needs.”
The written testimony submitted by IBTTA continues:
“The use of tolls is a central component to this nation’s transportation funding system. Tolls establish a direct connection between the use of the road and payment for that use. For too long, motorists have falsely believed our roads are free. Our highways are not free nor have they ever been. However, it’s easy to see why that misperception persists. There is no direct link between paying the fuel tax and using the roads it funds. Tolling re-establishes that connection.”
In 2013, IBTTA launched Moving America Forward, a public awareness campaign that highlights the benefits of tolling to policy-makers, the media, and other interested parties.
WASHINGTON, DC – As Congress looks ahead to the reauthorization of surface transportation legislation, the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), the worldwide association representing toll facility owners and operators and the businesses that serve them, today, calls on Congress to grant states the “maximum flexibility to meet their individual transportation funding challenges.”
In conjunction with this morning’s U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure committee hearing entitled, “Building the Foundation for Surface Transportation Reauthorization”, IBTTA submitted written testimony for the record thanking Congress for beginning the hard-work of passing a successor to the MAP-21 legislation and advocating for an advanced role for tolling in funding our nation’s transportation infrastructure.
IBTTA’s written testimony points out that: “Most of the more than 62 U.S. toll agency members of IBTTA receive no federal or state funds to support their day-to-day operations – yet, on an annual basis, they generate more than $10 billion in tolls. That is equal to nearly one-third of the federal gas tax revenues collected each year.” Without those toll revenues, states would have to go without the vital road, bridge and tunnel infrastructures that those tolls support, including some of the most heavily traveled highways, bridges and tunnels in the country."
“As Congress begins the difficult task of finding a long-term solution to funding our nation’s infrastructure, we want federal and state officials to know that the tolling community stands ready to assist in helping meet that challenge and recommend solutions and outcomes,” said Patrick D. Jones, Executive Director and CEO of IBTTA. “Throughout the 2014 transportation reauthorization debate, the tolling community and our partners will continue to stress the important role tolling has played, and will continue to play, in helping states throughout the country meet their transportation funding needs.”
The written testimony submitted by IBTTA continues:
“The use of tolls is a central component to this nation’s transportation funding system. Tolls establish a direct connection between the use of the road and payment for that use. For too long, motorists have falsely believed our roads are free. Our highways are not free nor have they ever been. However, it’s easy to see why that misperception persists. There is no direct link between paying the fuel tax and using the roads it funds. Tolling re-establishes that connection.”
In 2013, IBTTA launched Moving America Forward, a public awareness campaign that highlights the benefits of tolling to policy-makers, the media, and other interested parties.
PHH Arval Names Scott Madden Vice President of Business Development
New VP Responsible for Development of Canada’s Central and Eastern Regions
Mississauga, Ontario (Jan. 14, 2014) – PHH Arval, a leading global fleet management services provider, today announced that Scott Madden has been appointed vice president of business development for Canada’s central and eastern regions.
“Scott brings a strong track record of driving growth and building client relationships,” said Pat Furgiuele, PHH Arval senior vice president and general manager, Canada. “His approach aligns with our customer focus and he will play an important role in strategically growing our North American fleet business.”
Madden joins PHH Arval with more than twenty years of transportation and logistics experience. He most recently served as a manager at Purolator, Canada’s leading integrated freight and parcel solutions provider. His responsibilities included sales strategy, customer and vertical market segmentation, contract negotiation, sales operations and implementation. Madden began his career at FedEx Canada, where he held positions in operations and sales.
Madden graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Arts.
About PHH Arval
PHH Arval, a subsidiary of PHH Corporation (NYSE: PHH), is a leading fleet management services provider in the United States and Canada. PHH Arval provides fleet management solutions to a broad range of industries. Through consultative expertise, flexible customer service, and innovative technology, PHH Arval helps clients reduce costs and increase productivity. PHH is a founding member of the PHH Arval Global Alliance, which operates more than two million vehicles across North America, Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia and Latin America. For more information, visit www.phharval.com, LinkedIn, Twitter or call (800) ONLY-PHH.
Mississauga, Ontario (Jan. 14, 2014) – PHH Arval, a leading global fleet management services provider, today announced that Scott Madden has been appointed vice president of business development for Canada’s central and eastern regions.
“Scott brings a strong track record of driving growth and building client relationships,” said Pat Furgiuele, PHH Arval senior vice president and general manager, Canada. “His approach aligns with our customer focus and he will play an important role in strategically growing our North American fleet business.”
Madden joins PHH Arval with more than twenty years of transportation and logistics experience. He most recently served as a manager at Purolator, Canada’s leading integrated freight and parcel solutions provider. His responsibilities included sales strategy, customer and vertical market segmentation, contract negotiation, sales operations and implementation. Madden began his career at FedEx Canada, where he held positions in operations and sales.
Madden graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Arts.
About PHH Arval
PHH Arval, a subsidiary of PHH Corporation (NYSE: PHH), is a leading fleet management services provider in the United States and Canada. PHH Arval provides fleet management solutions to a broad range of industries. Through consultative expertise, flexible customer service, and innovative technology, PHH Arval helps clients reduce costs and increase productivity. PHH is a founding member of the PHH Arval Global Alliance, which operates more than two million vehicles across North America, Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia and Latin America. For more information, visit www.phharval.com, LinkedIn, Twitter or call (800) ONLY-PHH.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
MANHEIM NAMES JULIE PICARD GENERAL MANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT OF MANHEIM PENNSYLVANIA
ATLANTA – Manheim today announced that Julie Picard, market vice president of Manheim’s Pacific Market has been named general manager and vice president of Manheim Pennsylvania. Picard replaces Tim Van Dam who was named market vice president of Manheim’s Northeast Market earlier this year. Picard reports to Van Dam and began her role on Jan. 1, 2014.
“Julie’s remarketing expertise and business skills, coupled with a record of delivering results in various leadership roles at Manheim made her the right fit for this key role,” said Van Dam. “Her experience in running various auction locations, building diverse customer relationships and challenging her teams to continuously excel, positions her to effectively lead our premier auction operation into the future.”
In her role as general manager and vice president, Picard will be responsible for all aspects of auction operations, both internally with a large diverse workforce and externally with the largest customer base in the industry. In addition, she will spearhead conservation and community service initiatives, which are organization-wide values. Manheim Pennsylvania operates the largest state-of-the-art reconditioning center and a water conservation center that reduces its daily water demand by 60 percent.
In addition to being a dedicated business professional, Picard is also a committed industry leader. Most recently, she was honored as one of Auto Remarketing’s “2013 Women in Remarketing,” and was also the recipient of the prestigious 2013 Laurie Dobberphul Top Achiever Award, presented by GE Remarketing. Both awards spotlight women who continuously make a difference and are passionate about the automobile industry.
Picard graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Montana.
About Manheim (www.manheim.com)
Manheim is the leading global provider of vehicle remarketing services, connecting buyers and sellers of used vehicles to the largest wholesale used-vehicle marketplace. The company helps dealer and commercial customers achieve results by providing physical and digital auction channels, data analysis, financing, transportation and mobile products and solutions.
Manheim pioneered in-lane vehicle auctions and has been an innovator in both digital and mobile auction platforms. Manheim registers nearly 8 million used vehicles annually, facilitating transactions representing more than $50 billion in value. Manheim’s research and consulting arm, Manheim Consulting, provides industry-leading market intelligence and publishes the widely recognized annual Used Car Market Report. The company offers dealer financing though NextGear Capital, Inc., and transportation services through Ready Auto Transport.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim has more than 20,000 employees in 107 worldwide sites and generates annual revenues of more than $2.5 billion. A subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Manheim participates in “Go Green with Manheim,” the company’s sustainability program.
“Julie’s remarketing expertise and business skills, coupled with a record of delivering results in various leadership roles at Manheim made her the right fit for this key role,” said Van Dam. “Her experience in running various auction locations, building diverse customer relationships and challenging her teams to continuously excel, positions her to effectively lead our premier auction operation into the future.”
In her role as general manager and vice president, Picard will be responsible for all aspects of auction operations, both internally with a large diverse workforce and externally with the largest customer base in the industry. In addition, she will spearhead conservation and community service initiatives, which are organization-wide values. Manheim Pennsylvania operates the largest state-of-the-art reconditioning center and a water conservation center that reduces its daily water demand by 60 percent.
In addition to being a dedicated business professional, Picard is also a committed industry leader. Most recently, she was honored as one of Auto Remarketing’s “2013 Women in Remarketing,” and was also the recipient of the prestigious 2013 Laurie Dobberphul Top Achiever Award, presented by GE Remarketing. Both awards spotlight women who continuously make a difference and are passionate about the automobile industry.
Picard graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Montana.
About Manheim (www.manheim.com)
Manheim is the leading global provider of vehicle remarketing services, connecting buyers and sellers of used vehicles to the largest wholesale used-vehicle marketplace. The company helps dealer and commercial customers achieve results by providing physical and digital auction channels, data analysis, financing, transportation and mobile products and solutions.
Manheim pioneered in-lane vehicle auctions and has been an innovator in both digital and mobile auction platforms. Manheim registers nearly 8 million used vehicles annually, facilitating transactions representing more than $50 billion in value. Manheim’s research and consulting arm, Manheim Consulting, provides industry-leading market intelligence and publishes the widely recognized annual Used Car Market Report. The company offers dealer financing though NextGear Capital, Inc., and transportation services through Ready Auto Transport.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim has more than 20,000 employees in 107 worldwide sites and generates annual revenues of more than $2.5 billion. A subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Manheim participates in “Go Green with Manheim,” the company’s sustainability program.
Monday, January 6, 2014
MANHEIM PLOWS THE WAY FOR CUSTOMERS TO BOOST JANUARY SALES DESPITE CHALLENGING WEATHER CONDITIONS
Company to Waive Simulcast, OVE.com Fees To Help Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast, North Central, Customers Continue to Meet Their Vehicle Buying Needs
ATLANTA – In response to severe weather conditions in the Midwest and East Coast, Manheim is responding by waiving online fees for vehicles purchases through Simulcast and facilitation fees for vehicles purchased through OVE.com to assist dealers. The fee waivers are effective from Jan. 6 through Jan. 31, 2014, and apply on all open and closed sales at 28 locations in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast and North Central Markets.
As January is typically a slower month for vehicle sales, limited access to physical auctions due to the harsh weather conditions can adversely affect a dealers’ business. Providing dealer buyers with a wide selection of vehicles via online and digital channels, while they wait for harsh weather conditions to improve, can help buffer potential weather-related revenue losses.
“Our employees are making every effort to list cars online as fast as possible, ensuring customers in these four markets continue to have access to the most inventory, despite the tough weather conditions,” said Nick Peluso, senior vice president of customer management. “Dealers rely on us to meet their vehicle buying needs 24/7, and we want to do all we can to help them maintain business momentum economically and safely as they start the New Year.”
The short-term changes listed above apply to all vehicles onsite at the following 28 Manheim locations:
Manheim Albany
Manheim Arena-Illinois
Manheim Baltimore-Washington
Manheim Central Pennsylvania
Manheim Chicago
Manheim Cincinnati
Manheim Detroit
Manheim Flint*
Manheim Fredericksburg
Manheim Harrisonburg
Manheim Indianapolis
Manheim Kansas City
Manheim Louisville
Manheim Milwaukee
Manheim Minneapolis
Manheim New England
Manheim New Jersey
Manheim New York
Manheim Northstar Minnesota
Manheim NY Metro Skyline
Manheim Ohio
Manheim Omaha
Manheim Pennsylvania
Manheim Philadelphia
Manheim Pittsburgh
Manheim St. Louis
Manheim Springfield*
Manheim Tulsa*
*Total Resource Auctions locations
About Manheim (www.manheim.com)
Manheim is the leading global provider of vehicle remarketing services, connecting buyers and sellers of used vehicles to the largest wholesale used-vehicle marketplace. The company helps dealer and commercial customers achieve results by providing physical and digital auction channels, data analysis, financing, transportation and mobile products and solutions.
Manheim pioneered in-lane vehicle auctions and has been an innovator in both digital and mobile auction platforms. Manheim registers nearly 8 million used vehicles annually, facilitating transactions representing more than $50 billion in value. Manheim’s research and consulting arm, Manheim Consulting, provides industry-leading market intelligence and publishes the widely recognized annual Used Car Market Report. The company offers dealer financing though NextGear Capital, Inc., and transportation services through Ready Auto Transport.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim has more than 20,000 employees in 107 worldwide sites and generates annual revenues of more than $2.5 billion. A subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Manheim participates in “Go Green with Manheim,” the company’s sustainability program.
ATLANTA – In response to severe weather conditions in the Midwest and East Coast, Manheim is responding by waiving online fees for vehicles purchases through Simulcast and facilitation fees for vehicles purchased through OVE.com to assist dealers. The fee waivers are effective from Jan. 6 through Jan. 31, 2014, and apply on all open and closed sales at 28 locations in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast and North Central Markets.
As January is typically a slower month for vehicle sales, limited access to physical auctions due to the harsh weather conditions can adversely affect a dealers’ business. Providing dealer buyers with a wide selection of vehicles via online and digital channels, while they wait for harsh weather conditions to improve, can help buffer potential weather-related revenue losses.
“Our employees are making every effort to list cars online as fast as possible, ensuring customers in these four markets continue to have access to the most inventory, despite the tough weather conditions,” said Nick Peluso, senior vice president of customer management. “Dealers rely on us to meet their vehicle buying needs 24/7, and we want to do all we can to help them maintain business momentum economically and safely as they start the New Year.”
The short-term changes listed above apply to all vehicles onsite at the following 28 Manheim locations:
Manheim Albany
Manheim Arena-Illinois
Manheim Baltimore-Washington
Manheim Central Pennsylvania
Manheim Chicago
Manheim Cincinnati
Manheim Detroit
Manheim Flint*
Manheim Fredericksburg
Manheim Harrisonburg
Manheim Indianapolis
Manheim Kansas City
Manheim Louisville
Manheim Milwaukee
Manheim Minneapolis
Manheim New England
Manheim New Jersey
Manheim New York
Manheim Northstar Minnesota
Manheim NY Metro Skyline
Manheim Ohio
Manheim Omaha
Manheim Pennsylvania
Manheim Philadelphia
Manheim Pittsburgh
Manheim St. Louis
Manheim Springfield*
Manheim Tulsa*
*Total Resource Auctions locations
About Manheim (www.manheim.com)
Manheim is the leading global provider of vehicle remarketing services, connecting buyers and sellers of used vehicles to the largest wholesale used-vehicle marketplace. The company helps dealer and commercial customers achieve results by providing physical and digital auction channels, data analysis, financing, transportation and mobile products and solutions.
Manheim pioneered in-lane vehicle auctions and has been an innovator in both digital and mobile auction platforms. Manheim registers nearly 8 million used vehicles annually, facilitating transactions representing more than $50 billion in value. Manheim’s research and consulting arm, Manheim Consulting, provides industry-leading market intelligence and publishes the widely recognized annual Used Car Market Report. The company offers dealer financing though NextGear Capital, Inc., and transportation services through Ready Auto Transport.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim has more than 20,000 employees in 107 worldwide sites and generates annual revenues of more than $2.5 billion. A subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Manheim participates in “Go Green with Manheim,” the company’s sustainability program.
New roads ahead for Android and the Open Automotive Alliance
Tech companies and auto industry leaders join forces to make the connected car a reality starting in 2014
Extending the success of the Android™ ecosystem, which has seen over one billion devices activated to date, a coalition of auto and technology companies announced today a new industry alliance aimed at bringing the Android platform to a device that’s always been mobile: the car.Audi, GM, Google, Honda, Hyundai and NVIDIA have joined together to form the Open Automotive Alliance™ (OAA), a global alliance of technology and auto industry leaders committed to bringing the Android platform to cars starting in 2014. The OAA is dedicated to a common platform that will drive innovation, and make technology in the car safer and more intuitive for everyone.
The OAA is aimed at accelerating auto innovation with an approach that offers openness, customization and scale, key tenets that have already made Android a familiar part of millions of people’s lives. This open development model and common platform will allow automakers to more easily bring cutting-edge technology to their drivers, and create new opportunities for developers to deliver powerful experiences for drivers and passengers in a safe and scalable way.
“The worlds of consumer and automotive technologies have never been more closely aligned, and this alliance will only pave the way for faster innovation,” said Ricky Hudi, Head of Electrics/Electronics Development at AUDI AG. “Working toward a common ecosystems benefits driver safety above all.”
”Partnering with Google and the OAA on an ecosystem that spans across vehicles and handheld mobile devices furthers our mission to bring vehicles into our owners digital lives and their digital lives into their vehicles,” said Mary Chan, President of General Motors’ Global Connected Consumer unit. “We see huge opportunities for the Android platform paired with OnStar 4G LTE connectivity in future Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles.”
"Millions of people are already familiar with Android and use it everyday," said Sundar Pichai, SVP of Android, Chrome & Apps at Google. "The expansion of the Android platform into automotive will allow our industry partners to more easily integrate mobile technology into cars and offer drivers a familiar, seamless experience so they can focus on the road."
"We are very pleased to join this alliance with Google as a founding member because Honda is committed to providing the very best connected-car experience to our customers," said Yoshiharu Yamamoto, president, CEO and director of Honda R&D Co., Ltd. "The Honda team is looking forward to collaborating with Google and all OAA members to help advance the safety, value and ease of use of connected-car technologies."
“We are excited to announce that our customers using Android will soon be able to enjoy the continuous user experience in their Hyundai and Kia vehicles.” said Dr. Woong-Chul Yang, Vice Chairman of R&D, Hyundai Motor Group. “By introducing the latest IT technologies safely and securely throughout our full range of vehicles, we continually strive to provide the highest levels of convenience and to enhance the in-vehicle experience.”
"The car is the ultimate mobile computer. With onboard supercomputing chips, futuristic cars of our dreams will no longer be science fiction," said Jen-Hsun Huang, president and chief executive officer, NVIDIA. "The OAA will enable the car industry to bring these amazing cars to market faster."
OAA members share a vision for the connected car, and bringing these open standards of innovation to the market will help extend people’s mobile experience seamlessly to another platform they already know and love. Timing from each automaker will vary, but you can expect to see the first cars with Android integration by the end of this year. The OAA invites other automotive technology companies to join in this endeavor. Learn more at openautoalliance.net
About the Audi Group
In 2012, the Audi Group (www.audi.com) delivered 1,455,123 cars of the Audi brand to its customers, generated revenue
of €48.8 billion and achieved an operating profit of €5.4 billion. The Audi Group is globally present in
more than 100 markets and currently employs more than 70,000 people worldwide, including around 50,000 in Germany. Total investment of approximately €11 billion is planned by 2015 – mainly in new products and sustainable technologies. Audi lives up to its corporate responsibility and has strategically established the principle of sustainability for its products and processes. The long-term goal is CO2-neutral mobility.
About General Motors Co.
General Motors Co. (www.gm.com, NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) and its partners produce vehicles in 30 countries, and the company has leadership positions in the world's largest and fastest-growing automotive markets. GM, its subsidiaries and joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Cadillac, Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety, security and information services, can be found at http://.gm.com
About Google, Inc.
Google (www.google.com) is a global technology leader focused on improving the ways people connect with information. Google’s innovations in web search and advertising have made its website a top Internet property and its brand one of the most recognized in the world. Google is a trademark of Google Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.
About Honda Motor Co.
Honda (www.honda.com) offers a complete lineup of cars and trucks through a network of more than 1,000 dealerships in the United States. Honda has more than 30 years of experience producing automobiles in the region, which began with the Accord in Marysville, Ohio, in November 1982. Having produced more than 25 million vehicles in North America through 2012 using domestic and globally sourced parts, Honda currently operates 14 major manufacturing facilities in North America, producing a wide range of Honda automobiles, all-terrain vehicles, power equipment products, engines and transmissions.
About Hyundai Motor Group
The Hyundai Motor Group (www.hyundai.com) consists of more than fifty automotive-related subsidiaries and affiliates led by South Korea’s two largest automakers - Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation. In 2013, the two companies together sold 7.56 million vehicles produced at 31 plants in nine countries. As two of the world's fastest growing automotive brands, Hyundai and Kia are committed to providing top quality products and experiences that go beyond customers’ expectations. Together, Hyundai and Kia serve as the official automotive partner of FIFA – the governing body of the FIFA World Cup™.
About NVIDIA Corporation
Since 1993, NVIDIA (www.nvidia.com, NASDAQ: NVDA) has pioneered the art and science of visual computing. The company's technologies are transforming a world of displays into a world of interactive discovery -- for everyone from gamers to scientists, and consumers to enterprise customers.
CEI’s Wayne Smolda: Auto Fleets Facing Higher Repair Costs and Greater Hidden Risk
Automotive fleets are experiencing just the beginning of an accelerating trend toward higher repair costs, greater risk of unsafe repairs, and more liability from victims of fleet accidents. That’s the latest view from Wayne Smolda, founder and chief executive officer of The CEI Group, Inc. Mr. Smolda makes the comments in the November December 2013 issue of Fleet Financials magazine, in guest editorial titled, “Fleet Executives Must Be Futurists.”
Mr. Smolda cites several factors for what he said is “the beginning of a technology-driven increase in the cost of automotive accident repairs.” Among them are the increasing use of plastic, carbon fiber and exotic steel alloys by auto manufacturers in the pursuit of greater fuel efficiency; the extra time and expense it takes repair shops to complete repairs for vehicles with those materials, and a continuing proliferation of expensive safety technology that relies on sensors that must be replaced and precisely repositioned.
Meanwhile, he said that fleets need to be aware that not all repair shops in the financially pressed collision repair industry will be able to make the required investment in advanced tools and training to keep up with the changing content in the vehicles of the future.
“One potential outcome is that some shop owners will save money by repairing vehicles the same way they’ve done for eyars,” Mr. Smolda says. “The danger is inferior repairs, more crashes and significantly reduced vehicle resale values.”
The proliferation of traffic cameras and on-board electronic data recorders means fleets may have incomplete knowledge of who their most dangerous drivers are, and so are more vulnerable to negligent entrustment liability when those drivers cause accidents. Typically, traffic camera violations don’t cite driver names, while fleets may not be using all the data that telematics systems are capturing to identify high-risk drivers, he explained. “In court, this opens fleet operators to the charge that ‘you should have known what you could have known,’” he warns.
To minimize those risks, Mr. Smolda says fleets need to rely on suppliers who can help them evaluate repair shop capabilities, closely monitor repairs, and bridge the information gap to identify their high-risk drivers.
To access the full article, please visit http://www.fleetfinancials.com/article/story/2013/12/fleet-executives-must-be-futurists.aspx?prestitial=1.
Mr. Smolda cites several factors for what he said is “the beginning of a technology-driven increase in the cost of automotive accident repairs.” Among them are the increasing use of plastic, carbon fiber and exotic steel alloys by auto manufacturers in the pursuit of greater fuel efficiency; the extra time and expense it takes repair shops to complete repairs for vehicles with those materials, and a continuing proliferation of expensive safety technology that relies on sensors that must be replaced and precisely repositioned.
Meanwhile, he said that fleets need to be aware that not all repair shops in the financially pressed collision repair industry will be able to make the required investment in advanced tools and training to keep up with the changing content in the vehicles of the future.
“One potential outcome is that some shop owners will save money by repairing vehicles the same way they’ve done for eyars,” Mr. Smolda says. “The danger is inferior repairs, more crashes and significantly reduced vehicle resale values.”
The proliferation of traffic cameras and on-board electronic data recorders means fleets may have incomplete knowledge of who their most dangerous drivers are, and so are more vulnerable to negligent entrustment liability when those drivers cause accidents. Typically, traffic camera violations don’t cite driver names, while fleets may not be using all the data that telematics systems are capturing to identify high-risk drivers, he explained. “In court, this opens fleet operators to the charge that ‘you should have known what you could have known,’” he warns.
To minimize those risks, Mr. Smolda says fleets need to rely on suppliers who can help them evaluate repair shop capabilities, closely monitor repairs, and bridge the information gap to identify their high-risk drivers.
To access the full article, please visit http://www.fleetfinancials.com/article/story/2013/12/fleet-executives-must-be-futurists.aspx?prestitial=1.
Southeastern Freight Lines Receives Expeditors’ 2013 Performance Carrier of the Year Award
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has received the Expeditors Performance Carrier of the Year Award for 2013.
Expeditors, a global logistics company, recognized Southeastern’s service center in Charleston, S.C. at the first annual Expeditors Vendor Appreciation Day for its outstanding service, performance and commitment to Expeditors’ customers.
The award recognizes Southeastern for its commitment to on-time delivery and customer service; highlighting Southeastern’s electronic data interchange (EDI) initiatives that allow for timely updates of delivery progress. Southeastern first started working with Expeditors out of its Charleston service center in May of 2013.
"We are honored to be recognized by Expeditors after just six months of doing business together and look forward to continuing to build on our relationship," said Mike Heaton, senior vice president, Southeastern. "This industry recognition highlights the commitment of Southeastern and our employees to serve Expeditors and all of our third-party logistics clients."
All customers benefit from Southeastern's industry-leading performance, including 99.4 percent of next-day shipments delivered on time, 99.9 percent of shipments handled free of shortage or damage, and a 99.4 percent invoice accuracy measure.
About Southeastern Freight Lines
Southeastern Freight Lines, a privately-owned regional less-than-truckload transportation services provider founded in 1950, specializes in next-day service in the Southeast and Southwest and operates 81 service centers in 12 states and Puerto Rico. Southeastern has a network of service partners to ensure transportation services in the remaining 38 states, Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Mexico. Southeastern Freight Lines provides more than 99.35% on-time service in next day lanes. A dedication to service quality and a continuous quality improvement process that began in 1985 has been recognized by more than 350 quality awards received from customers and associations. Southeastern Freight Lines subsidiary, Southeastern Logistics Solutions, provides expedited service and multi-modal transportation services across the nation through strategic capacity partnerships. For more information, please visit www.sefl.com and www.facebook.com/SoutheasternFreight.
Expeditors, a global logistics company, recognized Southeastern’s service center in Charleston, S.C. at the first annual Expeditors Vendor Appreciation Day for its outstanding service, performance and commitment to Expeditors’ customers.
The award recognizes Southeastern for its commitment to on-time delivery and customer service; highlighting Southeastern’s electronic data interchange (EDI) initiatives that allow for timely updates of delivery progress. Southeastern first started working with Expeditors out of its Charleston service center in May of 2013.
"We are honored to be recognized by Expeditors after just six months of doing business together and look forward to continuing to build on our relationship," said Mike Heaton, senior vice president, Southeastern. "This industry recognition highlights the commitment of Southeastern and our employees to serve Expeditors and all of our third-party logistics clients."
All customers benefit from Southeastern's industry-leading performance, including 99.4 percent of next-day shipments delivered on time, 99.9 percent of shipments handled free of shortage or damage, and a 99.4 percent invoice accuracy measure.
About Southeastern Freight Lines
Southeastern Freight Lines, a privately-owned regional less-than-truckload transportation services provider founded in 1950, specializes in next-day service in the Southeast and Southwest and operates 81 service centers in 12 states and Puerto Rico. Southeastern has a network of service partners to ensure transportation services in the remaining 38 states, Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Mexico. Southeastern Freight Lines provides more than 99.35% on-time service in next day lanes. A dedication to service quality and a continuous quality improvement process that began in 1985 has been recognized by more than 350 quality awards received from customers and associations. Southeastern Freight Lines subsidiary, Southeastern Logistics Solutions, provides expedited service and multi-modal transportation services across the nation through strategic capacity partnerships. For more information, please visit www.sefl.com and www.facebook.com/SoutheasternFreight.
Auto Truck Group Announces New Executive Appointments
Auto Truck Group, a leading North American upfitter specializing in the design, manufacture and installation of truck equipment, is pleased to announce three new executive appointments: Pete Dondlinger has been named Vice President of Operations; Brad Blanco has been named Vice President of IT, Finance, and Administration; and Pam Bodzioch has been named HR Manager.
Dondlinger - who was serving as the Director of Railroad Operations prior to this role - will now oversee operations of all Auto Truck's facilities. He will be charged with making sure each facility has a similar operating structure. The General Manager at each facility will now report through Dondlinger. He will also oversee engineering, quality, sourcing, and parts and service. Dondlinger holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and a MBA from the University of Illinois.
Blanco will assume responsibility for managing Auto Truck Group's IT, Finance and Administration teams. Prior to his current role, he served as Director of Finance. Blanco has been with Auto Truck Group since August 2012. He has held various IT and Finance positions throughout his career. Blanco holds a BS in Accounting and a MBA from Northern Illinois University.
Bodzioch - who is new to the company - will be joining Auto Truck Group as the company's HR Manager. She has more than 15 years of human resources generalist experience. Bodzioch has also been serving in the US Navy Reserves since 2001 and is currently an HR Officer for the NINTH Navy Construction Regiment in Fort Worth, TX. She holds a BA in Psychology from Elmhurst College and a MS in Management from National-Louis University.
Dondlinger - who was serving as the Director of Railroad Operations prior to this role - will now oversee operations of all Auto Truck's facilities. He will be charged with making sure each facility has a similar operating structure. The General Manager at each facility will now report through Dondlinger. He will also oversee engineering, quality, sourcing, and parts and service. Dondlinger holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and a MBA from the University of Illinois.
Blanco will assume responsibility for managing Auto Truck Group's IT, Finance and Administration teams. Prior to his current role, he served as Director of Finance. Blanco has been with Auto Truck Group since August 2012. He has held various IT and Finance positions throughout his career. Blanco holds a BS in Accounting and a MBA from Northern Illinois University.
Bodzioch - who is new to the company - will be joining Auto Truck Group as the company's HR Manager. She has more than 15 years of human resources generalist experience. Bodzioch has also been serving in the US Navy Reserves since 2001 and is currently an HR Officer for the NINTH Navy Construction Regiment in Fort Worth, TX. She holds a BA in Psychology from Elmhurst College and a MS in Management from National-Louis University.
PHH Arval Committed to Alternative Fuels for Fleets
Sparks, Md., Jan 2, 2014 – PHH Arval, a leading global fleet management services provider, has expanded its alternative fuel capabilities through an agreement with VNG.CO, a creator of a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling network. The agreement will support PHH fleets integrating light-duty natural gas vehicles (NGVs) into their operations.
Across the nation fleet operators can take advantage of NGVs to save up to 40 percent on fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20-25 percent, while enjoying the utility and functionality of gasoline and diesel vehicles. VNG co-locates compressed natural gas fueling equipment within existing gasoline stations convenient to fleet routes at no cost to the fleet operator. VNG takes responsibility for the ownership and operation of the CNG fueling facilities.
“Working with VNG positions us to provide enhanced alternative fuel solutions for our clients,” said Bob Sandler, Vice President, Enterprise Consulting and Analytics, PHH Arval. “In addition, by targeting high-traffic areas of the fleets we manage, we can work with VNG to provide compressed natural gas fueling where it’s most needed.”
“Our relationship with PHH will allow light-duty fleet operators to transition to NGVs with confidence that accessible, convenient and high-quality CNG fueling facilities will be available” said Robert Friedman, Chief Operating Officer of VNG.
Sandler added that this offering from PHH Arval and VNG can be a decision-maker when selecting fleet vehicles. “Lack of station availability is often cited for not making the switch to CNG vehicles – which are more environmentally friendly and considerably cheaper to refuel, than their gasoline and diesel counterparts. That won’t be the reason anymore.”
About PHH Arval
PHH Arval, a subsidiary of PHH Corporation (NYSE: PHH), is a leading fleet management services provider in the United States and Canada. PHH Arval provides fleet management solutions to a broad range of industries. Through consultative expertise, flexible customer service, and innovative technology, PHH Arval helps clients reduce costs and increase productivity. PHH is a founding member of the PHH Arval Global Alliance, which operates more than two million vehicles across North America, Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia and Latin America. For more information, visit www.phharval.com, LinkedIn, Twitter or call (800) ONLY-PHH.
About VNG.CO
VNG offers a nationwide CNG fueling solution to support and accelerate the widespread use of light-duty NGVs by national and regional fleets, and eventually the mass-market consumer segment. Founded by Harvey Lamm, the founder of Subaru of America, and Bob Annunziata, the founder of telecommunications network pioneer Teleport Communications Group, VNG is building a nationwide retail CNG fueling network to support natural gas vehicles. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.vng.co or call (610) 709-5500.
Across the nation fleet operators can take advantage of NGVs to save up to 40 percent on fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20-25 percent, while enjoying the utility and functionality of gasoline and diesel vehicles. VNG co-locates compressed natural gas fueling equipment within existing gasoline stations convenient to fleet routes at no cost to the fleet operator. VNG takes responsibility for the ownership and operation of the CNG fueling facilities.
“Working with VNG positions us to provide enhanced alternative fuel solutions for our clients,” said Bob Sandler, Vice President, Enterprise Consulting and Analytics, PHH Arval. “In addition, by targeting high-traffic areas of the fleets we manage, we can work with VNG to provide compressed natural gas fueling where it’s most needed.”
“Our relationship with PHH will allow light-duty fleet operators to transition to NGVs with confidence that accessible, convenient and high-quality CNG fueling facilities will be available” said Robert Friedman, Chief Operating Officer of VNG.
Sandler added that this offering from PHH Arval and VNG can be a decision-maker when selecting fleet vehicles. “Lack of station availability is often cited for not making the switch to CNG vehicles – which are more environmentally friendly and considerably cheaper to refuel, than their gasoline and diesel counterparts. That won’t be the reason anymore.”
About PHH Arval
PHH Arval, a subsidiary of PHH Corporation (NYSE: PHH), is a leading fleet management services provider in the United States and Canada. PHH Arval provides fleet management solutions to a broad range of industries. Through consultative expertise, flexible customer service, and innovative technology, PHH Arval helps clients reduce costs and increase productivity. PHH is a founding member of the PHH Arval Global Alliance, which operates more than two million vehicles across North America, Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia and Latin America. For more information, visit www.phharval.com, LinkedIn, Twitter or call (800) ONLY-PHH.
About VNG.CO
VNG offers a nationwide CNG fueling solution to support and accelerate the widespread use of light-duty NGVs by national and regional fleets, and eventually the mass-market consumer segment. Founded by Harvey Lamm, the founder of Subaru of America, and Bob Annunziata, the founder of telecommunications network pioneer Teleport Communications Group, VNG is building a nationwide retail CNG fueling network to support natural gas vehicles. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.vng.co or call (610) 709-5500.
Comdata Inc. Acquires Unattended Fuel Management Leader eFueling Technologies
Brentwood, Tenn. — Jan. 6, 2014 — Comdata Inc. has acquired eFueling Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Woodfin Oil Company. This acquisition allows Comdata to expand its product offerings in the unattended fueling market by combining eFueling’s and Comdata’s product knowledge and industry experience.
Comdata and eFueling partnered to develop a robust, web-based site controller system marketed as SmartSight. Launched in 2013, this system provides fuel merchants with real-time insight into transaction data and activity at unattended fueling sites.
“Comdata has been offering payment processing solutions to fuel merchants for more than 20 years, and we continue to provide tools and data to help our customers drive successful business operations,” said Randy Morgan, executive vice president of the fleet division at Comdata. “The acquisition of eFueling Technologies supports our continuing commitment to growth in fleet fueling market.”
“This is an exciting opportunity for eFueling to join a company that shares our passion for product quality and customer service,” said Jack Woodfin, President of Woodfin Oil Company. He added that the acquisition will take “the new standard in automated fuel management systems developed by eFueling Technologies over the past three years to a global audience. I am very proud of the entire eFueling Technologies team that has a developed a product that has far surpassed anything else in the unattended fuel management marketplace.”
Comdata and eFueling partnered to develop a robust, web-based site controller system marketed as SmartSight. Launched in 2013, this system provides fuel merchants with real-time insight into transaction data and activity at unattended fueling sites.
“Comdata has been offering payment processing solutions to fuel merchants for more than 20 years, and we continue to provide tools and data to help our customers drive successful business operations,” said Randy Morgan, executive vice president of the fleet division at Comdata. “The acquisition of eFueling Technologies supports our continuing commitment to growth in fleet fueling market.”
“This is an exciting opportunity for eFueling to join a company that shares our passion for product quality and customer service,” said Jack Woodfin, President of Woodfin Oil Company. He added that the acquisition will take “the new standard in automated fuel management systems developed by eFueling Technologies over the past three years to a global audience. I am very proud of the entire eFueling Technologies team that has a developed a product that has far surpassed anything else in the unattended fuel management marketplace.”
Heiligenstein Takes Helm as President of International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association
WASHINGTON, DC – On January 1st, Mike Heiligenstein, Executive Director of the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA), Austin, Texas, began his year-long term as President of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), the worldwide association representing toll facility owners and operators and the businesses that serve them. In addition to Heiligenstein, eight directors began new terms on IBTTA’s board of directors on January 1st. The new officers and directors were elected last September at IBTTA’s 81st Annual Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia.
“Over the next year, I look forward to leading our industry’s international association while highlighting the great work at The Mobility Authority and other IBTTA member organizations around the globe,” said Heiligenstein.
“Many of the challenges we face in Central Texas to provide safe, reliable, enjoyable and green mobility in one of the nation’s fastest growing regions are challenges that are universal to transportation authorities around the world,” said Heiligenstein “Throughout 2014, the tolling industry will have the opportunity to share experiences and learn from one another to bring best practices to work on behalf of our customers especially during IBTTA’s 82nd Annual Meeting and Exhibition in Austin, Texas.”
Heiligenstein has been with Mobility Authority since its inception in 2002 and oversaw the development of its initial project, the 183A toll road in Williamson County, which is one of the first projects in the country to transition to all-electronic, cashless toll collection. Before taking the helm at the Mobility Authority, Heiligenstein served the citizens of Williamson County for 23 years as a public official. Heiligenstein serves on the advisory board of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, and on several other committees and working groups dealing with transportation issues.
“2014 is a crucial year for the advancement of tolling as a proven, reliable method of transportation infrastructure funding,” said Patrick D. Jones, Executive Director and CEO of IBTTA. “The infrastructure funding debate across the globe continues to highlight the need for tolling and other funding methods to help maintain and reconstruct our highways, bridges and tunnels. Mike, our officers and directors will guide our association during this critical debate.”
2014 IBTTA Officers who began their terms on January 1st includes:
· President: Mike Heiligenstein, Austin, Texas, Executive Director, Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
· 1st Vice President: Javier Rodriguez, Miami, Florida, Executive Director, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority
· 2nd Vice President: Buddy Croft, Jamestown, Rhode Island, Executive Director, Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority
· Intl. Vice President: Emanuela Stocchi, Rome, Italy, Responsible for International Affairs, Associazione Italiana Societa
Concessionarie Autostrade e Trafori
· Immediate Past President: Rob Horr, Alexandria Bay, NY, Executive Director, Thousand Islands Bridge Authority
Eight directors whose new terms began on January 1st, include:
· Chris Tomlinson, Executive Director, Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority (term expires at the end of 2014)
· Chris Waszczuk, Administrator, New Hampshire Department of Transportation, Bureau of Turnpikes, Concord, NH (term expires at the end of 2014)
· Diane Scaccetti, Executive Director and CEO, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, FL (term expires at the end of 2016)
· Gerald Carrigan, Executive Director, North Texas Tollway Authority, Plano, TX (term expires at the end of 2017)
· Andrew Fremier, P.E., Deputy Executive Director, Bay Area Toll Authority, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Oakland, CA (term expires at the end of 2017)
· Samuel Johnson, Director of Operations, San Diego Association of Government, San Diego, CA (term expires at the end of 2017)
· Tim Stewart, Executive Director, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Oklahoma City, OK (term expires at the end of 2017)
· Cynthia Ward, Director, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Washington, DC (term expires at the end of 2017)
“Over the next year, I look forward to leading our industry’s international association while highlighting the great work at The Mobility Authority and other IBTTA member organizations around the globe,” said Heiligenstein.
“Many of the challenges we face in Central Texas to provide safe, reliable, enjoyable and green mobility in one of the nation’s fastest growing regions are challenges that are universal to transportation authorities around the world,” said Heiligenstein “Throughout 2014, the tolling industry will have the opportunity to share experiences and learn from one another to bring best practices to work on behalf of our customers especially during IBTTA’s 82nd Annual Meeting and Exhibition in Austin, Texas.”
Heiligenstein has been with Mobility Authority since its inception in 2002 and oversaw the development of its initial project, the 183A toll road in Williamson County, which is one of the first projects in the country to transition to all-electronic, cashless toll collection. Before taking the helm at the Mobility Authority, Heiligenstein served the citizens of Williamson County for 23 years as a public official. Heiligenstein serves on the advisory board of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, and on several other committees and working groups dealing with transportation issues.
“2014 is a crucial year for the advancement of tolling as a proven, reliable method of transportation infrastructure funding,” said Patrick D. Jones, Executive Director and CEO of IBTTA. “The infrastructure funding debate across the globe continues to highlight the need for tolling and other funding methods to help maintain and reconstruct our highways, bridges and tunnels. Mike, our officers and directors will guide our association during this critical debate.”
2014 IBTTA Officers who began their terms on January 1st includes:
· President: Mike Heiligenstein, Austin, Texas, Executive Director, Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority
· 1st Vice President: Javier Rodriguez, Miami, Florida, Executive Director, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority
· 2nd Vice President: Buddy Croft, Jamestown, Rhode Island, Executive Director, Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority
· Intl. Vice President: Emanuela Stocchi, Rome, Italy, Responsible for International Affairs, Associazione Italiana Societa
Concessionarie Autostrade e Trafori
· Immediate Past President: Rob Horr, Alexandria Bay, NY, Executive Director, Thousand Islands Bridge Authority
Eight directors whose new terms began on January 1st, include:
· Chris Tomlinson, Executive Director, Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority (term expires at the end of 2014)
· Chris Waszczuk, Administrator, New Hampshire Department of Transportation, Bureau of Turnpikes, Concord, NH (term expires at the end of 2014)
· Diane Scaccetti, Executive Director and CEO, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, FL (term expires at the end of 2016)
· Gerald Carrigan, Executive Director, North Texas Tollway Authority, Plano, TX (term expires at the end of 2017)
· Andrew Fremier, P.E., Deputy Executive Director, Bay Area Toll Authority, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Oakland, CA (term expires at the end of 2017)
· Samuel Johnson, Director of Operations, San Diego Association of Government, San Diego, CA (term expires at the end of 2017)
· Tim Stewart, Executive Director, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, Oklahoma City, OK (term expires at the end of 2017)
· Cynthia Ward, Director, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Washington, DC (term expires at the end of 2017)
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