For Immediate Release:
International Bank Equipment Manufacturer Enters The Key Control Market
Portland, OR: SafePak Corporation, the #1 provider of electronically-monitored deposit retrieval systems, deposit stations and ATM security products to the banking industry, introduces a new line of key control products, specifically targeting the auto service industry, fleet management and dealerships.
The SafePak Electronic Key Control Systems are priced from $1,995 and up, handling from 5 keys to 500 keys. The KeyStations take several forms, from simple wall-mount and counter-top varieties to free-standing kiosks that are vault-like for maximum key security.
The SafePak Electronic Key Control Systems can be seen at the several national automotive trade shows including the NADA expo in Las Vegas this coming February. Response from the recent NACE show in Orlando and SEMA show in Las Vegas prompted the company to add several more key control products to their current line to satisfy several needs of the industry that were not met by other companies. In particular, the service industry was looking for a low-cost (under $2,000) key control kiosk that would handle just a few keys.
SafePak's president, Buzz Siler, a seasoned inventor and entrepreneur, decided to pursue this market after years of creating one-off products for other industries. Throughout the last 20 years, he created the first remote access key dispenser for Cendant/Avis/Budget; a rental kiosk and lock dispenser for the self-storage industry; and specialized key dispensers for the aviation and hotel industry.
Siler commented, "We looked at all the competition's products in this key management field and saw a huge gap! We decided that, with the right investment in the latest technology, we could offer every feature that they did, but at much lower prices. Best of all, it's still made in America!".
All SafePak products can be seen at their website http://safepakcorp.com/key-control/
Contact Ron Cecil for more information 503-542-0935
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NATIONWIDE, VIP HEALTHCARE ACCESS FOR "MOBILE" TRUCKERS (Insured & Uninsured)
MIAMI, FL (Feb 1, 2011) - The Man in White, LLC (TMIW) launched an innovative, internet-based "Healthcare Touch Point" for professional truckers, (www.TheManInWhite.Org). This free web site serves as a directory and "concierge service" for truckers' healthcare needs at home and on the road. It provides convenience in locating and scheduling appointments, procuring possible discounts, and even assistance with parking "big rigs" at or near healthcare facilities across the USA.
(Note: The name "The Man in White" is common truckers' slang for physicians.)
For the most part, professional "mobile" truckers (as a group) have been largely ignored by the healthcare establishment. Approximately 30% are uninsured; and, many more are under-insured, with huge deductibles. Not surprisingly, as truckers are forced to shoulder higher out-of-pocket costs for their healthcare, more and more are shopping around for affordable prices. and convenience! With over 4.2 MM truckers, of which ~ 1.7 MM are "big rig" operators, the market is huge. "There is strength in numbers", says Larry Chilson, a co-founder of the company.
In early 2010, TMIW purchased the controlling interest in MEDtriarch, LLC which contracts with thousands of healthcare providers that cater to uninsured and under-insured consumers across the country. This network includes, but is not limited to: 1,971 urgent care centers; 523 diagnostic imaging centers, hundreds of medical specialists, and thousands of clinical blood-testing facilities.
"Our internet presence represents an instant coast-to-coast access and assistance for healthcare resources for professional truck drivers where they need us most, i.e., on the road to staying healthy", says Gail Urban, RN. For example: a trucker who has just dropped off a delivery can contact our agents for assistance including, but not limited to: i) locating & scheduling healthcare appointments; ii) identifying accepted insurance & co-pays; iii) negotiating discount pricing for uninsured truckers; iv) resolving billing disputes with healthcare providers; v) locating medical products; vi) synchronizing prescription pick up at major pharmacies; vii) locating medical specialists; viii) discounted DOT physicals and drug testing; ix) nutritional products; and, x) over 4,000 blood lab collection centers.
TMIW's network of commonly used medical specialists, include but is not limited to: chiropractors, optometrists, dentists and sleep apnea specialists. Additionally, TMIW will work with national pharmacies to get prescriptions to mobile truckers most anywhere in the nation.Further, as it is often difficult to navigate side streets and parking lots in "Big Rigs", the majority of the participating healthcare providers will allow a $10.00 taxi-credit for truckers parking within 5 miles of their facilities.
When attempting to communicate with healthcare providers on the road, truckers no longer have to endure tedious web searches, being placed on hold, or worse., getting disconnected.They simply surf this website to get healthcare info all along their route(s), or they can contact an agent at TMIW via email, texting and/or phone who will provide "personal assistance".The website data is free to all truckers on the road and in their hometowns; however, there is a $20.00 annual fee for "personal assistance", which is in place to eliminate mischievous requests. Even so, this low fee will be easily offset by significant savings of both time and money within the first year, e.g., uninsured and under-insured truckers will enjoy significant discounts.
Revenue streams are derived mainly from advertising. To assure its success, TMIW is funded to operate for 8-10 months. TMIW will also offer corporate rates.
CONTACT:
Efrain Arroyave, MD, CEO
DevelopMED, LLC
848 Brickell Ave., Suite 750 | Miami, FL 33131
Tel.: 305.579.4735 | eFax: 1.305.946.2808| Cell: 305.342.7543 info@themaninwhite.org | www.themaninwhite.org
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August 30, 2010
H.O. Wolding, Inc. Introduces
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Health Insurance Benefits
Employees have access to broad, nationwide network of health care providers!
AMHERST, WI. H.O. Wolding, Inc. (H.O.W), a leading trucking company located in Amherst, Wisconsin, with 350 tractors and 1200 trailers nationwide, recently introduced premium Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurance benefits.
"At H.O.W, we pride ourselves on 75 years of dependable service to our customers, and an unparalleled commitment to our employees," said Cathy Kirsling, Vice-President, H.O. Wolding, Inc.
"By offering Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, one of the most recognizable names in the industry, we ensure that all our employees have access to quality, affordable health care," continued Kirsling. "Our drivers are on the road 24/7 and they need access to network providers at all times. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the perfect vehicle to do this for us."
Known for its broad network of doctors and hospitals, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield provides H.O.W employees with health care providers not just throughout Wisconsin, but also nationwide through the Blue Cross and Blue Shield system.
"Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is committed to delivering the best combination of health, care and value to our customers to help them live the best lives possible," said Paul Nobile, regional vice president of sales and account management for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin. "We’re thrilled to partner with H.O. Wolding, Inc. to serve the hard working men and women in the trucking industry, who deliver the products and materials on which America’s businesses depend."
Beyond the administration of its health benefits plan, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield also provides H.O. Wolding with access to tools and information to help company employees improve their health and estimate costs associated with medical care, including (visit www.anthem.com to register for access): Recruitment Department truck@wolding.com (800) 950-0054 Customer Service/Toll-Free wolding@wolding.com (800) 945-9090 www.howolding.com ♦ www.facebook.com/howolding ♦ twitter.com/HOWolding
360° Health – a program, which provides resources to help employees improve health, manage chronic health conditions and gain guidance from health professionals.
Anthem Care Comparison – an online tool, which allows members to analyze and compare overall costs for more than 30 common medical procedures performed at local area hospitals, outpatient surgery centers and freestanding radiology facilities, prior to medical service.
H.O.W drivers receive an outstanding benefits package and earn an average of $40,000-$60,000/year. H.O.W pays Practical Miles (averaging 5% more than tariff miles) with structured pay increases based on experience and has assigned trucks and excellent home time.
H.O.W offers a sign-on bonus for Class A CDL truck drivers with recent experience and tuition reimbursement for recent grads of approved Class A CDL driving schools. To learn more about H.O.W or to join its team of dedicated drivers, visit www.howolding.com or www.facebook.com/howolding.
About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
In Wisconsin, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name used by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin ("BCBSWi") and Compcare Health Services Insurance Corporation ("Compcare"), independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. ®ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Wisconsin is available at www.anthem.com.
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H.O.W DRIVER, BILL BOWERING
AWARDED NATIONAL
HIGHWAY ANGEL RECOGNITION
Amherst, WI, August 16, 2010. Bill Bowering, Fulton, NY native and professional Class A
CDL truck driver for H.O. Wolding, Inc. (H.O.W) of Amherst, WI, was named a Truckload
Carriers Association (TCA) Highway Angel for steadfast bravery and compassion in the
face of a deadly rollover car accident.
According to Bowering, on April 28, 2010, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Bowering was
driving southbound on 1-57 near Mattoon, Illinois, when a vehicle with three young
women in it, passed him on the left hand side.
As it reentered the right lane, the driver hit a pothole, apparently overcorrected and
lost control of the vehicle, which flipped over and slid into the ditch.
Bowering pulled his truck over, got out and ran over to the wrecked vehicle to assist.
Many other vehicles passed by the crash but none of them stopped. When he arrived,
he found two women climbing out of the wreck with another woman still trapped inside.
He entered the vehicle at risk to his life and took her pulse but could not find one. He
also checked for signs of breathing, but again, there were none.
Finally, another driver stopped who was a paramedic and he took over care of the woman
in the car. Bowering then was able to turn his attention to the other two women. He did
his best to console them and ease their grief until authorities arrived on the scene.
Bill was still shaken when he recounted details of the accident to his H.O.W Driver
Manager, Deb Senechal. According to Deb, when Bill related to her what had happened,
all he could think about was, “I was too late. I couldn’t do anything about the driver.”
Deb said she told him, “You did your best and tried everything you could to save her
and that is all you can do. If you could have done any more, you would have.”
Deb, who nominated Bill for the Highway Angel award, describes him as an “all-around
nice guy and very modest.” Deb further states, “I am very proud of Bill and it is an honor
to work with him. Although Bill is very humble about his efforts, he should feel proud
of his actions. His heroics, affirmed through this award are truly inspiring.”
For his valiant efforts, Bill received a Highway Angel lapel pin, certificate and patch
in confirmation of the Good Samaritan deed he performed while on the job.
H.O. Wolding, Inc. also received a certificate in recognition of the “Angel in Your Midst”,
acknowledging that Bill Bowering, a H.O.W driver, was named a Highway Angel.
Marc Wolding, Vice-President of Operations shared these comments, “We are very
proud that one of our drivers had the foresight to react so courageously in the face
of such a severe, life threatening accident. Bill Bowering is to be commended on his
quick thinking and his ability to handle the situation with strength and determination.”
Over the last 15 years, the Highway Angel program, managed by the Truckload
Carriers Association, has recognized hundreds of truck drivers across North America,
like Bill Bowering, who are making a positive difference in the lives of the people
with whom they share the road.
Highway Angel recognition is granted for often unnoticed, life-saving rescues and
roadside assistance ranging from simple acts of kindness, such as fixing a flat tire,
to heroic life-saving efforts, such as pulling someone from a burning vehicle and
administering CPR, while on the job.
The program focuses on improving the public's image of truck driving as a profession
and bolstering driver morale about themselves and their profession. TCA has received
letters and e-mails from people across North America nominating truck drivers for the
program. To learn more about this uplifting program, the driver nomination process
or to view past Highway Angel press releases, visit www.truckload.org/Highway-Angel.
No stranger to fame, Bill stepped into the spotlight last year at the renowned Talent
Quest singing contest, by advancing through local, state, regional and national levels
to proceed to the Final Five round, where he won Third Place, 2009 Male Country/
Western Singer. His performances may be viewed on YouTube, www.youtube.com,
by searching on Bill Bowering.
H.O. Wolding, Inc. (H.O.W), a 75-year old, family-owned and operated fleet, based
in Amherst, Wisconsin with 350 tractors and 1100 trailers nationwide, operates as a dry
van carrier for many Fortune 500 clients throughout the United States
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 06/25/10
SMARTWAY VERIFIES TOTALLY AUTOMATED AERODYNAMIC TRAILER TECHNOLOGY FOR CARB RULES The Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay program says fleets installing Aerodynamic Trailer Systems' new IAS Integrated Automated System (SmartTailT with WindTamerT) will satisfy stringent California Air Resources Board (CARB) legislation requiring 53-ft trailers operating in the state to have aerodynamic devices installed on trailers that yield 5% or greater verified fuel savings. Verified testing confirmed that Aerodynamic Trailer System's product will deliver 5.3% improvement in fuel efficiency. Aerodynamic Trailer Systems, headquartered in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, has developed fuel efficient products for semi tractor trailers to reduce drag and improve fuel economy.
The SmartTailT and the WindTamerT products are designed for a 10 year life. The SmartTailT improves the aerodynamic profile of the trailer with automated polymer skins that are mounted directly to the rear doors. The WindTamerT improves the aerodynamics of the trailer with its rugged low profile contoured cover mounted on the undercarriage of a vehicle.
For more information on ATS SmartTail and WindTamer products, please contact:
Jim Domo, CEO, COO
Visit www.ats-green.com
Phone/Fax: 440.543.2902
jim.domo@ats-green.com
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For Immediate release
Seattle, WA - Bluewater wireless (the leading manufacturer of GPS lockboxes) today announced the most affordable solution to meet the guidelines for the new Electronic On-Board Recorder (EOBR) standards set to go in effect mid-March of this year.
Together, with the top providers of Fleet Management Software, Bluewater wireless is poised to outfit Carriers of all sizes with the equipment, software and data-management tools that they will need to meet the new Federal Government mandated standards.
With a capital investment of around $100 for equipment/instillation per vehicle, and monthly data packages starting as low as $21 per month, Bluewater wireless offers a low cost solution that are fully compliant with Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010).
“We are very excited to offer this low cost solution to the trucking industry. With all the current economic realities facing U.S. Carries, reducing operating costs is paramount.” Said Jack Dovey, President of Bluewater wireless. “Not only have we created the most affordable solution to meet new trucking standards, but we are confident that the efficiencies, effectiveness and increased safety that our product provides will positively impact the bottom-line of your company.”
Current government mandates will soon alter the filing of Hours of Service (HOS) compliance. By mid-March vehicles that travel over a hundred miles must have an EOBR to accurately manage HOS compliance. Some commentators fear these new standards will create an uneven playing field, dramatically impacting U.S. Carries. However, Bluewater is confident that together with their partners, they have devised a solution that significantly reduces costs, allowing Carriers of any size the ability to meet the new Federal Government safety standards.
Bluewater wireless has been providing wireless business solutions for over twenty-five years. This expertise allowed the company to develop, patent and manufacture an effective, low cost GPS solution. The Bluewater GPS lockbox system is available now and is listed with large wireless device suppliers such as Sprint.
Direct inquires to Tim Regala (206.853.7468) to learn more about the Bluewater Wireless GPS lockbox system
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Comments: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT: Michael Darling NPMMC Inc. Mike@atomicheater.com
Atomic Heater, The most powerful, efficient and safe portable vehicle heater.
Denver Colorado, December 7, 2009 Introducing the first vented, portable, catalytic, window mounted, vehicle heater. We call it a Atomic Heater because it is the most powerful and efficient vented portable vehicle heater on the market.A bed in the back of a SUV, van, or station wagon is real cozy, comfortable and now warm thanks to the Atomic Heater. People like to sleep in their vehicles at campsites and at ski areas. The problem is gas heaters burn oxygen and people could suffocate in their sleep, unless they cracked a window and that lets the heat out. The Atomic Heater solves this problem. The metal enclosure and tubes (shown in the pictures), vent the heater and keep the heat in the vehicle.One 16 oz. propane bottle last 14 hours, cost under $3.00, and puts out 1500 BTU's. Now skiers, campers, truck drivers and anyone else that sleeps in their vehicle can be warm and safe while they sleep.When traveling people can spend $1.50 a night for warm comfortable accommodations in their vehicle or pay big money especially at ski resorts, for hotels and motels. You can recoup the cost of the first time you use it. Just $49.99 Plus S&H For more information see www.atomicheater.com
Patents pending
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12/11/2009 Transport Product Solutions Launches The Griffin Tool
Transport Product Solutions has developed The Griffin Tool, a system that replaces manual crank handles and uses the truck's air supply to raise and lower landing gear.
According to the company, the tool is meant to eliminate stress from the driver's back, wrists, and shoulders, as it safely moves the gear in a matter of seconds.
The product is ideal for fleets that regularly switch out trailers.
More info: www.thegriffintool.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Account Receivable Funding Company Revamps Site For Customer Line
To please a bigger customer line, Eagle Capital reshapes their web experience
TUPELO, Miss. (December 1, 2009)—For more than a decade, Eagle Capital has funded the receivables of many successful businesses in many industries, including trucking and transport, manufacturing and construction fields.
Although transportation is Eagle’s largest share of customers, the company still feels that the other industries deserve the same quality service and ease-of-business as any other. With that in mind, Eagle Capital has completely revolutionized the company web site to appeal to all of its customers, with sections targeted for each niche.
“The new web experience is a great user-friendly revision for our customers,” said Joe Estess, President of Eagle Capital. “And with the much-needed additions to the site, we will be able to better appeal to an increasingly broader base of companies that need our help funding accounts receivables.”
In addition to an improved web experience, the accounts receivable company has also added some information for both current and potential clients. Southern Growth Studio, Eagle Capital’s brand marketer and service consultant, was at the helm of this realignment process.
“We felt that the revitalization of Eagle’s website was a must-have with the company’s increasing business from a variety of industries, especially the manufacturing of consumer goods such as furniture and other household properties,” said Michael Graber, Managing Partner at Southern Growth Studio.
The new website will feature industry-specific rotating content on the home page, bottom line info on home page and Eagle Advantage pages, client testimonials, more direct industry relevant content (construction, transportation, manufacturing), the monthly Success Factor podcast with Joe Estess, streamlined and user-friendly application process, and much more.
About Eagle
Eagle Capital Corporation purchases the accounts receivables of growing companies who need an alternative to traditional bank financing. Eagle’s clients work in every industry, from home building to security to transportation, and depend on Eagle as a trusted financial partner. To find out more, visit www.eaglecapitalcorp.com .
Contact:
Joey Barker
901.522.9875
joey@southerngrowthstudio.com
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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.
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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.
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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’
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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’
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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
