Media Contact:
Jhan R. Dolphin / Vice President
RealWheels Corporation (800) 982-1180 (847) 910-2248 cell
Free “Aero” Test Data Now Available to Trucking Industry
(SEPT. 8, 2009 GURNEE, IL) - - Trucks push a lot of air! That means fuel consumption and MONEY.Recent aerodynamic studies have concluded that even small changes to a truck’s silhouette can have a noticeable impact on airflow, and inevitably, fuel consumption. Since the flow of air around wheels is one of the most aerodynamically disturbed areas of a commercial truck, an aero-style wheel treatment has a profound effect on the way a truck slices through the wind.
Chicago area manufacturer, RealWheels Corporation (RWC), has been manufacturing a different version of aerodynamic cover for over fifteen years, but during the early days it was primarily purchased for visual styling and appearance.During the past 18 months, RWC redesigned the Aero-Cover, making significant advances in the product.Covers were then installed on numerous trucks and then taken through a series of real world tests.The company is now offering those results FREE of charge to any owner/operator or fleet concerned with fuel economy.“It’s the right thing to do,” explains RWC Vice President, Jhan Dolphin. “The testing was very time-consuming, but we were very pleased with the results.Most in the industry already know that anything aerodynamic can help, but seeing just how quickly it began saving companies money was very powerful.”
Aerodynamics is nothing new, but RWC has taken this concept to a completely new level with a product that not only addresses the aerodynamic challenges of wheel design, but also helps to promote your brand, logo and/or product.They can be printed with anything!While the accounting departments of large truck fleets are taking notice of the fuel savings, their marketing departments are getting creative with the various image or logo possibilities.Imagine adding a company logo or image to every wheel in their fleet.There’s no argument that a polished aluminum or 4-color printed wheel cover looks much better than a rusty truck wheel.Promoting your message is just a nice added bonus.
RealWheels has spent over thirty years making vehicles look better, and finds the new AERO-series appeals just as much to the truck owner looking for better styling as those looking to save fuel.Their Aero-Deluxe covers actually create the look of a custom wheel. They are created from light-weight, polished aluminum, and then coated with a highly reflective and eco-friendly process called RealGloss.The Aero-Custom covers are created from high-impact plastic, are no-frills and provide a very solid and sturdy appearance.The Aero-Graphix covers are the ones that can have anything printed on them in full color, and they even offer an Aero-Clear style that allows all the benefits of aerodynamics without covering your bright polished wheels.
When you consider the amount of consumer and industrial goods that travel our nation's highways every day, the impact that improved aerodynamics can have on fuel costs and the environment is substantial.Having access to these important “Aero” test results will definitely help companies to GO GREEN.Test data is available, by calling RealWheels Corporation at (847) 662-7722.
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Penske Truck Leasing To Sell Used Trucks on eBay
Penske Truck Leasing announced that it will be selling used vehicles directly to consumers through eBay Motors at http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Penske-Used-Trucks - making Penske the only major truck leasing company currently with this offering.
Through the site, Penske now offers consumers, including small business owners and entrepreneurs, the opportunity to bid on a full-range of vehicles, including light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, utility trucks, buses and sedans.Each vehicle on Penske's eBay Motors site meets the company's high standards for quality, and comes with a complete history of the vehicle's preventive maintenance schedule so that prospective buyers can make well-informed purchase decisions.
Penske is a top commercial vehicle reseller.In 2008, it sold more than 23,000 used trucks, tractors and trailers, primarily to wholesalers, original equipment manufacturers and corporate fleets
READING, Pa., August 19, 2009 - Penske Truck Leasing announced the availability of direct-to-consumer used commercial truck sales through eBay Motors.
Through eBay Motors, Penske will offer visitors the opportunity to bid on a full-range of vehicles, including light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, utility trucks, buses and sedans.Each vehicle meets Penske's superior standards for interior, exterior and component quality.It also comes with a complete history of the vehicle's preventive maintenance schedule so that prospective buyers can make well-informed purchase decisions.
Visit Penske's eBay store: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Penske-Used-Trucks.
"Innovation and entrepreneurship are part of our DNA at Penske Truck Leasing," said Jack Mitchell, Vice President - Remarketing, Penske Truck Leasing."Leveraging this new sales channel and being among the first major truck leasing companies in our industry to bring used truck sales direct to the retail market via eBay Motors exemplifies this."
Through the eBay Motors store, Penske also offers customers comprehensive financing options within a few business days through a partnership with netLoan and the option to add an extended warranty from National Truck Protection, the largest independent used truck warranty company in North America.
For a complete listing of used trucks for wholesale and retail purchase, visit www.PenskeUsedTrucks.com.Penske is a top commercial vehicle reseller.In 2008, it sold more than 23,000 used trucks, tractors and trailers, primarily to wholesalers, original equipment manufacturers and corporate fleets.
Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pa., is a joint venture among Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and General Electric.A leading global transportation services provider, Penske operates more than 200,000 vehicles and serves customers from more than 1,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia.Product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, transportation and warehousing management, and supply chain management solutions.Visit www.GoPenske.com to learn more about the company and its products and services.
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Here's something that may be of great interest to your readership: Chad Vanderveen, Associate Editor of Government Technology Magazine, (www.govtech.com) recently came out with a rave review of Xplore's new Wildcat ix104c4 rugged tablet PC. See the short video review here: http://www.govtech.com/gt/video/. (On a side note, this year Xplore's tablet PC is also being featured on new season of the hit FOX TV show "24").
Particularly in this economy, local and regional governments, law enforcement and EMS, field work, transportation, distribution, manufacturing and logistics companies are opting for more rugged, multipurpose solutions in their technology - which is why the rugged sector of the business computer market has grown. The new Wildcat computer features a brighter screen, a built-in finger print scanner, and faster, efficient capabilities across the spectrum.
Here are the specs:
CPU: 1.2-GHz Intel Core Duo U2500
Display: 10.4 inch Dual Mode (digitizer pen / finger touch)(1024 x 768)
RAM: 1GB to 2GB
Hard Drive Size/Speed: 120GB/5,400 or 32GB SSD
Graphics/Memory: Intel GMA 950/128MB
Wireless: 802.11/a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0
Weight: 5 pounds
Warranty/Support: 3-year limited/M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (CST)
Please let me know if you would be interested in a story or an interview with Xplore's Mark Holleran about the Wildcat 4 and how its impacting government, military, law enforcement, and businesses. Great product shots of the IX104c4 - Wildcat are also available upon request.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Joan Cochran, VP Operations
Phone: 866-653-5036
pr@mobileawareness.com
New TireStat™ No-Nonsense Commercial-Grade TPMS is Released by Mobile Awareness, LLC
[CLEVELAND, OH] - Mobile Awareness, LLC, a provider of leading-edge transportation safety products, today announced TireStat™, the next generation of TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring & Maintenance System) products geared toward Commercial Trucks, Trailers, Buses, Off-Road, Construction, RV, EMS and Fire Trucks.
TireStat™ is a complete and effective tire pressure monitoring system that provides major benefits such as increased fuel economy, enhanced safety, maximized tire casing life and extended tire wear. The light weight TireStat™ sensors are mounted externally on the valve stem allowing air input without sensor removal. This No-Nonsense approach virtually eliminates limitations previously found to prevent the use of TPMS on fleet vehicles, including costly tire maintenance, time consuming installations, lost cap mounted sensors and difficulty in roadside service.
TireStat™ is preprogrammed by wheel position for effortless installation, yet can be easily altered by the user. This exclusive design allows customers to optionally program their own warning alert levels by axle position, offering improved management of fuel and tire expense. For fleet owners this provides a faster ROI, simplicity of driver participation and low on-going maintenance since there are no issues due to lost sensors.
“Mobile Awareness recognizes the need for a driver-friendly TPMS solution which is affordable for all types of vehicle safety environments,” says Brandon Stotsenburg, Director of Sales & Marketing at Mobile Awareness. “Our latest TireStat™ system provides a compromise-free tire maintenance solution for individuals, businesses and commercial fleets.”
TireStat™ not only detects under-inflated, over-inflated and rapid leaking tires, it also monitors tire temperature. Knowing when a tire exceeds a safe operating temperature, even when the tire pressure appears to be in a normal range, is vitally important to maximize tire life, extend the ability to retread and enhance driver safety.
In addition, the TireStat™ exclusive rechargeable Handheld Monitor functions as a portable tire gauge. As a result, the user can monitor actual tire pressure while adjusting each tire’s inflation level. All TireStat™ systems include an easily mounted transceiver which assures continuous transmission of the wireless signals without the inconvenience of installing multiple antennas.
TireStat™ features include an integrated anti-theft locking mechanism for the sensors which are housed in a rugged nylon encasement with a five (5) to seven (7) year battery life. Sensors are designed for harsh environments and operate in all weather conditions within a pressure range of 15 PSI to 150 PSI.
Stotsenburg concludes, "A TPMS system is only effective if it is easy for the driver to use. TireStat™ provides the best overall solution for individuals and fleets who want to affordably experience the safety and cost reduction benefits that they have come to expect from Mobile Awareness.”
About Mobile Awareness
Cleveland, Ohio based Mobile Awareness, LLC™ designs and markets leading-edge, affordable transportation safety products. The company provides integrated accident prevention solutions for commercial transportation professionals with its VisionStat™ Wired & Wireless Vehicle Camera Systems, TireStat™ Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and SenseStat™ Wired & Wireless Obstacle Detection Sensor Systems. For more information, please contact Mobile Awareness, Toll Free: 866-653-5036 or visit www.MobileAwareness.com
Mobile Awareness…Reducing the Total Cost of Safety™
Eagle Capital Launches Free Online Cost Calculator to Help Truckers Plan Finances
Users log on to www.milestomoney.com to track costs per mile, other expenses
TUPELO, Miss. (Dec. 19, 2008) Eagle Capital, an accounts receivables factoring company with deep roots in the transportation industry, has introduced a new tool that helps truckers manage their business by tracking expenses by month, by year, and most importantly, by mile.The Eagle Cost Calculator, located at www.milestomoney.com, is accessible and free to everyone. Users dont have to be an Eagle client or enter any personal information to use itever. Theres no free trial period; the site will always be free. Eagle President Joe Estess said the whole point of the calculator was to offer financial planning help with no strings attached.As a factoring company, we offer a financial bridge to a lot of people out there who cant wait 90 days to get paid on an invoice, Estess said. Where we see owner-operators and small trucking companies running into trouble is that they sometimes realize this when its almost too late. Theyve dug themselves into a big hole.With milestomoney.com, we saw an opportunity to help truckers get a clear-eyed view of whats going on with their business, Estess said. When you know what youre dealing with, you can be proactive about finding a solution.The calculator is easy to use. Users visit www.milestomoney.com. In the first tab, they either estimate or forecast the miles driven per year and then enter their fixed costs, which might include their truck payment, insurance payment, or the cost of licenses or permits. Users can enter costs by month or by yearthe system does the math. In the second tab, users enter variable costs, which include a wide range of items from telephone to fuel to meals to repairs. Any fields may be left blank. In the last tab, users enter something important: their income.When youre working for yourself, sometimes youre just worried about keeping the business running, Estess said. You might forget that you have to make a living. Were trying to get people to think of the income they bring home as part of their business operating expenses.With the click of a button, users have their business financials in black and white. The report details how much it costs to operate their business by month or by year. Most importantly, the report lists how much truckers must earn per mile to cover their costs.For example, if a trucker drives 100,000 miles per year, and the calculator shows that his operating costs are $114,000 per year, then he must earn an average of $1.14 per mile just to break even.If truckers dont like what they see, the report arms them with the data they need to make changes, Estess said.If youre spending too much in one area, it may be time to cut back, Estess said. If your rates are too low, it may be time to renegotiate. But if youre not making enough to cover all your costs or you are just breaking even, you may need to get some help.Estess said many Eagle clients use accounts receivables factoring to give them the breathing room they need to be successful. By factoring their invoices, their cash flow is not subject to the whims of their customers and varying payment schedules. Our clients know when to expect their money, and regulating your cash flow relative to your expenses is the second step to financial success, Estess said. The first step is knowing what youre dealing with--thats what the Eagle Cost Calculator helps truckers understand.
About Eagle Capital
Eagle Capital Corporation purchases the accounts receivables of growing companies who need an alternative to traditional bank financing, a process called factoring. Eagles clients work in every industry, from home building to security to transportation, and depend on Eagle to be a trusted financial partner. To find out more, visit www.eaglecapitalcorp.com.
Contact:
Angela Atkins
662-236-8030
angela@southerngrowthstudio.com
SIMONS PETROLEUM Market Update 2008.09.02Hurricane Gustav rumbled ashore west of New Orleans with more hype than substance. The storm once forecasted to reach Category 5 status never developed past a low Category 3 hurricane, for which we are thankful. Crude oil prices sold off hard after Gustav made landfall. At one point over the holiday weekend, crude oil prices were near $119/bbl on electronic trading. Soon after Gustav made landfall, the market began to sell-off. At one point on Monday, crude oil prices had fallen under $111/bbl, down $8 from the weekend high.
Thus far, it appears that Gustav has gone easier on the energy infrastructure located in Louisiana and Texas than Katrina and Rita. While several refineries and pipeline shut down operations ahead of the storm, we have yet to hear of any substantial damage to either refineries or pipelines. If this is indeed the case, then the supply constraints should be minimal. However, we would expect that supplies in Louisiana and northeast Texas to be restricted for the next several days as refineries and pipelines are brought back online. As for off-shore drilling operations, the U.S. Minerals Management Service (MMS) reported that, based on data from offshore operator reports, personnel have been evacuated from a total of 626 production platforms, equivalent to 87.3 % of the 717 manned platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. In addition, personnel from 100 rigs have also been evacuated; this is equivalent to 82.6 % of the 121 rigs currently operating in the Gulf. From the same operators’ reports, it is estimated that approximately 100 % of the oil production in the Gulf has been shut-in. Estimated current oil production from the Gulf of Mexico is 1.3 million barrels of oil per day. It is also estimated that approximately 95.4 % of the natural gas production in the Gulf has been shut-in. Estimated current natural gas production from the Gulf of Mexico is 7.4 billion cubic feet of gas per day.
We should also note that we are still in the middle of the Atlantic hurricane season. The tropics are expected to be very active over the next several weeks. Hurricane Hanna has already formed to the Southeast of Florida. However, the current forecasts for Hanna project the hurricane to stay on the east coast of Florida. In addition to Hanna, there are several other storms that are expected to reach hurricane status over the next week. So, get ready to hear the names Ike and Josephine soon. As for oil and distillate prices, it looks as though the market will remain soft over the short-term. Prices should remain soft due to a weakening oil demand and a strengthening U.S. Dollar; of course, this would be barring any major supply disruptions. If oil prices can break below $109/bbl, then there should be a good chance that we will see oil prices test the $100/bbl level. Of course, all of this could be out the window if we get another major hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico. We will continue to follow the effects of Gustav and will keep everyone abreast of any distillate supply constraints.
Truckinfo.net’s 2008 News Letter
Truckinfo.net wants to wish you all “A happy and prosperous 2008” Truckinfo.net is really excited about this year. We are ringing in the New Year with 4 new major services for the trucking industry.
(1)New Hot Shot load Board
(2)New performance based way of Advertising
(3)Pilot car companies can now add pictures of their equipment with their listing
(4) An affiliate program for site owners and web site developers to earn revenue
(1)New freight board aimed for Hot Shotters’
Truckinfo.nets’ “Ship Yourself” section is designed to put shippers and transporters together. The shipper can be anyone who needs to ship anything from household pets, cars, boats, furniture, small loads, big loads, LTL loads to full truckloads of steel, lumber, building materials, machinery and general commodities. The transporter can be range from individuals, drive-a ways, hot shots, car haulers, and tractor trailers to specialized equipment that will provide the service. There is no cost to be a shipper or transporter in our “Ship Yourself” section.
Truckinfo.net will save expenses and time for both the shipper and transporter by putting only interested parties together. Another money and time saving feature is both parties are dealing directly with each other, no middle man are involved. With the bidding system Truckinfo.net has provided in our “Ship Yourself” section. Shippers and transporters can know and be assured that they are entering into a fair and reasonable business agreement for both parties involved.
The process is very simple for both parties involved. A person or company posts a shipment in which transporters can bid on. Transporters can bid on the shipments from a shipper. The shipper then can review all the bids posted for that shipment. They can then accept or reject those bids from transporters. Once a bid is accepted / rejected the transporter is notified via email that his bid has been accepted/rejected. Both parties are then given each other’s contact information and deal directly with each other to complete the business at hand. When both parties agree then and only then will Truckinfo.net charges a minimal fee to the transporters credit card. The amount charged can be viewed in our users’ agreement. The only charges a shipper is responsible for is the payment to the transporter that provides the service. That simple. You can become a member by going to our site and clicking on the listing “Hot shot freight” in the left side navigation bar.
To assist hot shot companies get exposure. We have also crested a Hot Shot Trucking Company directory that hot shotters can be listed in utilizing our "add my listing" program
(2)For Advertisers’
Truckinfo.net’s “add my listing”is an advertising campaign that is operated by a PPC (pay per click) system based on performance. Our PPC system is superior in so many ways to the old ways of advertising. There are three big benefits of advertising this way. First, you control the position of your listing instead of the old way which is being listed alphabetically in descending order. Listings in our sponsored links are placed from highest to lowest priced PPC. You can move your listing up or down in the directory by how much you set for your PPC.
Secondly, you can control the amount you spend for advertising from $20 to $20,000. You have complete control. Once your budget has been reached you simple cancel or pause your listing. If you want to expand your campaign, you simply add more revenue to your campaign. Thirdly and we think most important is sponsored listings are performance based instead of paying a flat fee and hoping for results or traffic. You only pay when someone clicks on your listing. You are not charged for just being listed in our directories. You are paying for results. We do not know about you but, we do not mind paying for advertising if we get results. With Truckinfo.net’s sponsored links, you a guaranteed that is the case! You can start becoming a sponsored listing by going to the page you want to be listed on and click on the “add my listing” at the top right of the directory listings.
(3)For Pilot Car Members
We know many of you have had tremendous success utilizing our Pilot Car Network. THANK YOU for all the emails.
In Truckinfo.nets’ pursuit to provide our customers leading edge technology to help you increases profits and operate more efficiently. Truckinfo.net has just added a new option for pilot car members!
Everyone knows a picture is worth a thousand words! You now have the option of adding a picture to your account for trucking companies to view your equipment. All you need to do is login to our Pilot Car Network. Click on the “Add a picture”. Do a browse, Find the picture you want then click “upload picture” and a picture will be added for potential customers to view or when they click on your location. It is a very simple, easy process we think will help increase revenue for you!
(4)For Everyone, Our Affiliate Program will earn you revenue.
Truckinfo.net wants to share our success with our customers and viewers by offering an affiliate program. Our affiliate program will be released within the next two weeks. If you have a web site or are a web developer you can instantly start earning $$$$ virtually with no time involved and care free.
Truckinfo.nets’ affiliate program is a program where you can add banners or text to your site by a simple copy and paste process. Once they are on your site we will track who comes from your site to our site. When a person registers for one of our services you receive a commission from everyone that registers. One thing we are doing that many do not. Most pay a onetime finder’s fee. We are doing one better! For every month that person is a member, you will receive a commission! Just think about this. If you get 10 people to register and your commission is $10 per person, that’s $100/month for the length they are a customers, possibly for life! This has real money earning potential for you. We know! We have some affiliations we do ourselves. Some produce thousands of dollars monthly. They really increase our bottom line. We will provide you with full reports of your affiliate program, its activity, its revenue etc.
If any of you have any questions, concerns or needs, Please feel free to contact me.
Scott / TI
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SIMONS PETROLEUM ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC
AGREEMENT WITH LOVE’S TRAVEL STOPS
LOVE’S TRAVEL STOPS WILL BECOME ANCHOR CHAIN OF SUCCESSFUL PATHWAY NETWORK OVER-THE-ROAD PROGRAM
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, April 21, 2008, - Simons Petroleum, Inc. (“Simons”) announced today a definitive agreement with Love’s Travel Stops (“Love’s”). Under the agreement, Love’s national travel center locations will become the anchor chain of the successful Simons’ Pathway Network, effective May 9, 2008.
Created in 1994, Pathway Network provides trucking fleets of all sizes with unique ways to control volatile fuel costs through a variety of proprietary offerings designed for over-the-road trucking fleets. Pathway’s 14 year relationship with its current anchor chain, TravelCenters of America or “TA”, will officially end on November 7, 2008. Simons’ agreement with TA provides for a transition period and the addition of the Love’s locations, beginning May 9, 2008, will facilitate the transition period for all of Simons’ customers and give Pathway Customers additional options for utilizing Pathway’s programs at the Love’s locations.
Love’s Travel Stops currently operates 150 Interstate facilities with plans to grow their network of locations by 20 full facility sites per year.
“We are excited for Love’s to become Pathway’s new anchor chain. Both the Love’s and Simons organizations share similar values and we believe Love’s growth strategy is well matched with our plans for the future.” said Brad Simons, President of Pathway Network.
In addition to the Love’s locations, Pathway Network will continue existing relationships with Independent Truck Stop sites to ensure the same nationwide coverage its customers have experienced in the past.
About Simons Petroleum, Inc.
Simons Petroleum, Inc. is a national marketer of petroleum products, focused on providing a comprehensive fuel and lubricant offering to commercial and industrial industries. Hedging and financial management tools, proprietary fuel management applications, engineering and testing services and custom products differentiate Simons in the marketplace. Simons is an operating company of Maxum Petroleum, Inc., based in Old Greenwich, CT. Maxum is a leading independent energy logistics company that markets and distributes a comprehensive offering of refined petroleum products and services to commercial and industrial customers.
For more information, contact Stephanie Kim at 405-551-2130, or Thomas Wolfe at 405-551-2154
Simons Petroleum, Inc.
210 Park Avenue, Suite 1800
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
www.simonspetroleum.com
