PARS Teams With EastBanc Technologies for Order Management System
PARS announced that it is working with EastBanc Technologies, a Washington, DC-based software development company, to enhance its order handling and management systems.
Lori Rasmussen, president of PARS, noted that several factors have brought about the need for enhanced automation.
“First and foremost, as we experience continued growth, our ability to set the standard in response time is critical. Second, our clients’ vehicle transport requirements are becoming increasingly complicated, and the resulting logistics demand more sophisticated tools. Finally, we wanted to enhance real-time tracking of individual moves for fleet managers.”
David Muse Takes the Helm at inthinc
inthinc Technology Solutions Inc. announced that David Muse has joined inthinc as president to oversee operations and strategic expansion.
The appointment of Mr. Muse, a leading operations technology executive, signals a renewed focus on strategic growth and expansion for the premier providers of global fleet safety, efficiency and compliance solutions.
“David brings tremendous expertise and insight to inthinc from his work in consulting, automation and software for the energy industry”, said Todd Follmer, Chairman and CEO of inthinc. "His passion for excellence will be an asset for both inthinc and its customers, as we continue to innovate in fleet safety and efficiency".
10 Most Popular Midsize Cars
More midsize cars are sold in America than any other type of vehicle, and nearly every mainstream car company offers one. J.D. Power and Associates summarizes the 10 most popular midsize cars available for sale in America today.
#1 - 2014 Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is the most popular midsize car in America. It is offered in basic L, popular LE, sporty SE, and well-equipped XLE trim levels with a choice between a 178-horsepower 4-cylinder and a 268-horsepower V-6 engine, each paired with an automatic transmission.
#2 - 2014 Honda Accord
The second best-selling midsize car in America is offered as a 2-door coupe or 4-door sedan. Coupes are available in LX-S, EX, and EX-L trim levels, while sedans can be purchased in LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, and Touring trims.
READ MORE to find out which other vehicles made the cut.
PHH Arval Kicks Off Annual Series of Symposiums
PHH Arval kicked off its annual series of Fleet Management Symposiums with an event in Ontario that welcomed more than 130 attendees to the Country Heritage Park in Milton.
"The PHH Arval symposium series offers immense value to industry colleagues, including prospects, clients and supplier partners," said Pat Furgiuele, senior vice president and general manager of PHH Canada. "Sessions are tailored to feature the latest trends in the fleet marketplace and this year we're thrilled to unveil three new technology products, Clarus, Clarus Driver and PHH Xplore, the latest solutions to drive our customers business forward."
A Defining Customer Experience
We’ve been hearing a lot lately about ‘Customer Experience’ and were intrigued when John Norris, president of AmeriFleet Transportation, invited us to their Alpharetta, GA headquarters to learn how the company’s approach has redefined the way it does business. Mike Sheldrick's article in Fleet Transportation will give you an idea of how greatly the 'Customer Experience' focus has permeated AmeriFleet's culture.
This issue of Fleet Management Weekly has a number of articles dealing with fleet safety solutions. We have enormous respect for the work the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is doing. They have just released a Comprehensive Guide to Road Safety available for download at no cost by fleets who wish to put in place a road safety program for their operations. Available now on the NETS website, it’s an excellent tool. You can read more about the Guide in The Fleet Spot.
Drive Safety,
Janice Sutton
Executive Editor
