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GE Mobile Solutions Center Stops at ATA; Things to do this month |
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Last Month's Poll Results
What do you think is the most important reason to add a tracking solution? Need better 'view' to my fleet 18% Manage through HOS changes 2% Improve trailer utilization 55% Get accurate detention billing data 5% Monitor high value loads 12% Improve maintenance scheduling8% |
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Join us at these upcoming industry events
Technology Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting February 15 – 18 Tampa, Florida Booth # 1504 Truckload Carrier’s Association (TCA) Annual Meeting March 6 – 9 Las Vegas, Nevada Booth # 611 |
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New Year... A New Web Site! Trailer Fleet Services has just launched a web site redesign that offers you more content and resources – as well as a fresh new look. Our new web site now fully represents the Trailer Fleet Services' portfolio of products and services we offer as GE. Some new web site features include: Other site features such as our online services for reserving trailers or accessing VeriWiseTM account information still remain as valuable features of our web site functionality. To check it out, go to: www.trailerservices.com |
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| Ask an Expert question: How do you see technology having an impact on managing my trailer fleet? |
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Gsell, Product Sales Leader, answers:I see there being three key components to successful trailer fleet management: the right equipment, the right services, and the right technology. The most obvious technology influence with trailer fleet management is the introduction of an asset tracking product. Adding a tracking solution is the first step toward really understanding your trailer fleet’s activities – such as the location or trailer utilization. By taking advantage of special features like hook/drop notifications or idle asset reports you can then begin to see the true impact of technology on getting better efficiency in managing your assets. But having this critical data is just the beginning of the story... click here to read more |
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the News: GE Mobile Solutions Center On 2005 Road Trip: First Stop
ATA, Alexandria, VA. Brought to you by TruckingInfo.com GE launched a nationwide tour of its new state-of-the-art Mobile Solutions Center with a stop at the headquarters of the American Trucking Associations. Professionals from GE's Trailer Fleet Services business (formerly known as TIP), will use the custom 53-foot drop deck unit to educate the trucking industry about specific GE products, services, technology and research focused on transportation and cargo management. |
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| January
To-Do List Here are some things that you may want to focus on for the month of January: New Year’s Resolution – better utilization! This is the year to resolve to improve utilization of your trailer fleet. Impact utilization by implementing a tracking solution. Knowing where your trailers are is one way to help maximize their use. Add to your trailer fleet Plan ahead - now is the time to review your trailer inventory for buying or leasing additional trailers in 2005. Sell surplus trailers When trailers become idle post peak season, look to GE for selling off trades/excess units. |