Networking Primary Goal at PHH Arval’s 20th Energy Conference
PHH Arval held its 20th Energy Conference at the JW Marriott Hotel in Houston, Texas on March 1. The conference brought together over 50 energy industry fleet professionals to address goals, concerns and business improvement strategies. This year’s event focused on networking and brainstorming, with intensive workshops on topics such as DOT compliance, maintenance, asset redeployment, and in-vehicle telematics. There were also multiple opportunities to discuss new concepts and best-in-class solutions. Learn more.
LeasePlan USA Makes Global Outsourcing 100 List for 2nd Year
Solidifying its position as a true global fleet management provider, LeasePlan USA was honored for the second consecutive year as a Global Outsourcing 100® company by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®). This prestigious list includes companies from around the world that provide the full spectrum of outsourcing services. “Our divisions are wholly owned subsidiaries of LeasePlan, meaning we offer harmonized products and great service for clients wherever they operate fleet vehicles. LeasePlan also provides clients with unique and innovative tools, such as our international fleet reporting, that save them time and money,” said Michael A. Pitcher, president and CEO of LeasePlan USA. Learn more.
Wheels Workforce Management Team Wins Bronze Stevie Award
Wheels, Inc. took home a service department Stevie award for Sales & Customer Service at the 2013 American Business Awards. The Wheels Workforce Management Team (WMT) was presented with a Bronze Stevie in the Back-Office Customer Service Team of the Year category during an awards gala night in Las Vegas. The Wheels WMT oversees more than 100 customer service agents who handle calls from drivers and vendors. The team configures the automated assignment of each call to dozens of unique service categories and subcategories through real-time call management technology. Learn more.
Venchurs Announces Partnership with Knapheide at Work Truck Show
Venchurs Vehicle Systems, a CNG converter and QVM for Ford, announced at the Work Truck Show its new partnership with Knapheide. As a premier producer of steel service truck bodies, this partnership with Knapheide will allow Venchurs to offer CNG conversions, service bodies and other betterments for Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks. Venchurs will also utilize Knapheide’s relationship with Sortimo, a global leader in van upfits and organization, to provide customized storage solutions for the 2014 Transit Connect and Transit. Learn more. Learn more.
