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Growth Solution: Expand and grow with the times |
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Influences on new & used equipment pricing |
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Articles: Protecting Your Cargo - Signed, Sealed, Delivered GE takes new trailer tracker on the road |
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Things to do this month |
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Last Month's Poll Results
What growth solution will help to grow your business the most? Keep ahead of seasonal demand - 9% Reduce capital expenditures & improve cash flow - 9% Increasing productivity leads to increased margin - 16% Eliminate unexpected downtime - 58% Expand and grow with the times - 9% |
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3rd Annual L.A. Area Trailer Sale Event
For the best pricing & inventory of the year... visit Trailer Fleet Services during our L.A. area once a year Trailer Sale Event! June 7th & 8th, 2005 Branch Location: 14380 Slover Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 Doors open at 8AM – arrive early for the best trailer selection & prices! Call now for pricing: 909-350-2680 or 1-800-333-2030 click here for more details |
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News Stories
Read more industry and business news coverage on the innovative technology and fleet management solutions available from GE's Trailer Fleet Services... Check out the News Story section of our web site press room for the latest. click here to read more |
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 Growth Solution:Expand & Grow with the Times Do you have the right trailers in your fleet to meet your customer’s needs? What about the quality? Have your trailers been able to 'stand the test of time' and still reflect the quality image your organization desires? Upgrading your assets is essential to maintain a competitive edge. Our easy trade-in and upgrade options allow you to unload excess outdated inventory and get newer model trailers at great lease or purchase rates. To learn more about our Remarketing solutions, click here For more solutions to help your business prosper, visit our growth site |
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| Ask an Expert question: While I'm always in the market to supplement my fleet with a mix of new & pre-owned trailers, I've recently noticed a price increase on both new & pre-owned trailers. What's the reason? |
 John Muzii, Senior Product Sales Manager, answers:Since early 2004, we have seen a steady increase in the prices of new equipment, primarily due to the rising costs of materials such as aluminum, steel, and wood. In accordance, several manufacturers have begun to issue quotes with stipulations allowing for price adjustment up to the point of manufacture. As a result, all manufacturers are experiencing longer lead times. Since the activity for new equipment directly impacts pre-owned equipment, we are seeing supply chains slowing, as fleets are retaining assets or prolonging disposition. Together, these factors are driving prices up and raising our costs for pre-owned trailers. Fortunately, there is also good news! Pre-owned equipment is now worth more than ever before - which makes trade-ins far more attractive than in the past... click here to read more |
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 Article: Protecting Your Cargo: Signed, Sealed, Delivered Reprinted with permission from Inbound Logistics magazine (March 2005). Copyright Inbound Logistics 2005 Each year cargo theft takes a major toll on companies that transport goods, with estimated losses totaling more than $15 billion annually -- and rising. Advanced technologies and anti-theft devices now on the market help companies maintain the integrity of freight in transit. Here's a look at the products that can protect your cargo. |
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here to read more Article: GE takes new trailer tracker on the road Courtesy of Rocky Mountain News, April 14, 2005 Satellite technology helps operators keep tabs on semi-trailers: A GE "road show" stopped by the Navajo Express truck facility in north Denver to demonstrate a satellite-tracking system that helps companies keep tabs on the location of their trailers and the status of the cargo inside. |
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 May To-Do List Here are some things that you may want to focus on for the month of May: Knowledge is Power One of the advantages of having a tracking system, in addition to knowing where your trailers are if lost or stolen, is the data that you are able to gather. Analyze your trailer tracking results to look for ways to improve your fleet productivity. The Growing season Preparation for the summer gardening season is in full gear… be sure to add flatbeds to meet those summer garden delivery needs. |