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GE has announced a $10 million investment to help trucking firms analyze and better control their maintenance cost on leased and customer-owned trailers. |
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To create this new maintenance cost control model, GE has made major financial investments in technology, mechanic recruiting & training, and core business process improvements. Read more... |
GE launches Trailer Mechanic University to build skills and career opportunities
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GE has announced the formation of Trailer Mechanic University, an internal training program intended to attract and retain qualified trailer mechanics to serve the trucking industry. Instructors will include both in-house experts and trainers from leading trailer manufacturers and major sub-component firms. Agreements have already been reached with Carlisle Motion Controls Inc, Michelin, Trucklite and ArvinMeritor. |
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GE's Trailer Mechanic University will offer classes exclusively to employees of Trailer Fleet Services through a combination of on-site and Web-based instruction. Upon completion, students will become "GE-certified," enabling them to advance their career and earning potential in GE as a trailer mechanic. Read More... |
GE completes its installation of ATA "Good Stuff, Trucks Bring It" decals; pledges to add another 10,000 to its semi-truck rental trailers
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GE's Trailer Fleet Services business has announced its completion of a May 2006 pledge to have 10,000 of its rental trailers carry "Good Stuff, Trucks Bring It" decals to support the image campaign of the American Trucking Associations. At the same time, it has announced plans to install another 10,000 decals. |
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GE names national executives in U.S., Canada for its Trailer Fleet Services business
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GE has promoted Brent Russell, of Charlotte, NC, to the role of national sales vice president for the company's Trailer Fleet Services business in the U.S., and appointed Bill Thomas of Mississauga, Ontario, as General Manager for the company's Canada business. Both will report to Bob Williams, senior vice-president of sales. Read More... |
Unlock your cash… at this year's ATA exhibit!
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This year's theme for the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition was "It's a Big Deal"… and GE's Trailer Fleet Services met that challenge with its largest exhibit ever at ATA. |
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Features at our exhibit included fully equipped Mobile Maintenance Van hosted by GE mechanics along with finance, asset tracking and fleet management solutions. Our "unlock your cash" promotion also gave visitors an opportunity to grab some CASH at our Money Booth (including special "charity grab" with ATA Chairman & U.S. Xpress Co-Chariman Patrick Quinn)! Click here for photos from the event: |
| PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT | |
| - | U.S. Postal Service Chooses GE |
| INDUSTRY NEWS | |
| - | GE invests $10 million in maintenance program |
| - | Trailer mechanics university launches |
| - | Good stuff Decal program expands |
| - | GE executives appointed |
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Technology investments - Other operation expenses - 16% Loan/debt payoff - Acquisitions- |
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