LeasePlan USA, a provider of fleet management services, has integrated all service orders into a centralized database. The new system offers a single point of access for vehicle service information, as well as automatically audits every service order for customer spending limits, individual service pricing, and mileage parameters for repair authorizations. The Atlanta-based company manages more than 1.3-million vehicles.
Over 150 Pilot Travel Center truckstops have added Transflo Express document scanning service, according to Pegasus TransTech. The service allows drivers to submit trip documents electronically by simply handing paper documents to a fuel desk attendant, speeding up billing and payroll processes. www.transflo.com
Users of Dossier32 Fleet Maintenance software will meet in Atlantic City on Oct. 23 and 24. Fleets will be able to preview and critique new program features, as well as provide a look at new fleet maintenance processes and technologies. Program developer Arsenault Assocs. will also offer training sessions for recently released version 3.3. www.truckfleet.com/users.htm.
Coastal Pacific Xpress Inc., a truckload carrier transporting fresh fish and other perishable food products throughout the U.S. and Canada, is adding satellite-based tracking and monitoring systems to 200 refrigerated trailers. The fleet will use the GlobalWave MT2000 wireless system from Vistar Datacom, which offers real-time communications and ubiquitous coverage in North America.
Efleetmgmt (www.efleetmgmt.com), a subscription-based online provider of fleet training and management services, has joined with Navesink Logistics to offer expanded information on logistics decision support tools and implementation of packaged logistics software. The partnership will also provide subscribers with access to Navesink's job and resume posting service for the transportation industry.
CarrierFleetXchange offers truck fleets volume buying leverage for major brands of tires, lubricants, batteries, brakes, engines, transmissions and other components, according to developer AmeriQuest Transportation. The service is designed to let fleets continue doing business with current suppliers while automating payments and billing through the company's e-commerce services. www.carrierfleetexchange.com
