Moving Company Allied Van Lines Adding Jobs
Evansville-based Atlas Van Lines says it hopes to fill more than 100 job openings by late spring. The moving company plans to build a new shuttle fleet and expand its current commercial truckload service.
Evansville, Ind. — Atlas announces its goal to add more than 100 jobs by June 2012. Through its new DriveAtlas™initiative, Atlas’ primary focus is growing its capacity through building a new Shuttle Fleet, or drop and hook trailer delivery service, as well as expanding its existing Commercial Truckload Division. For the new Shuttle Fleet, Atlas is currently filling both over-the-road and regional driving jobs allowing flexible home for drivers in this fleet.
“For more than six decades, Atlas has earned its reputation through our expertise and care in full-service moving and transportation,” said Jack Griffin, president and COO of Atlas Van Lines. “The Shuttle Fleet positions we are filling are very specific to the transportation of loaded trailers, which means the drivers we are seeking will truly be responsible to just drive. As an addition to the existing agent fleet, this new fleet allows more ways in which Atlas will grow, succeed and deliver on the promises we make to our clients.”
Shuttle Fleet drivers are strictly responsible for drop and hook trailer delivery service and are paid by the mile. Drivers receive an average of $1.52 per mile, which includes fuel surcharge and payment on loaded and empty miles. Benefits include a discounted fuel program, weekly pay, free PrePass, free truck washes, optional health, dental and life insurance coverage, fuel-saving light loads and more. Drivers signing on by May 1st will also receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus, which will be paid in $1,000 installments to be issued at the contract signing and then at 30, 60, 90 and 180 days from the date of lease with Atlas. The Commercial Truckload Division job opportunities also come with a $5,000 bonus, which will be paid in installments throughout the first year of employment.
“With more than 100 job openings to fill, Atlas is poised to make a considerable impact on the local economy,” Griffin said. “We encourage all interested local drivers to apply early, as we are looking to fill these positions by late spring.”
While Atlas is primarily seeking owner operators, the company has worked with representatives of Freightliner of Evansville and other third party partners to offer a lease-to-purchase tractor program as well. Both new drivers and existing drivers looking to upgrade equipment are eligible.
In addition to offering more than 100 employment opportunities, DriveAtlas™ also offers extra benefits to those referring potential drivers. For each new driver referred, qualified and signed on with Atlas, $500 will be paid out to the person who referred them. Referrals should be made to the Atlas recruiting department (800-525-3029 or jobs@driveatlas.com).
Existing Atlas drivers are not qualified for Shuttle fleet positions without prior release from their agency. Job opportunities are also available through Atlas Van Lines agencies for owner operators with experience managing household goods shipments.
For more information on Atlas driving jobs, please visit http://www.driveatlas.com.
Tags: Atlas Van Lines, jobs in trucking
HEIL CHOSEN BY BIG TRUCK RENTAL FOR THEIR NATIONWIDE REFUSE RENTAL FLEE
HEIL CHOSEN BY BIG TRUCK RENTAL FOR THEIR NATIONWIDE REFUSE RENTAL FLEET
Chattanooga, TN. (January 3, 2012) — Heil Environmental announces that Big Truck Rental of Tampa, Florida has chosen Heil to be the new single provider for their nationwide fleet of refuse rental equipment.
Renting is a viable option for many haulers, especially for municipalities. Renting enables haulers to easily start a new collection contract or pick up an additional route without the typical upfront investment of purchasing, among other benefits.
If a fleet unit is in for service, a rental truck can help maintain
productivity and service levels. Rentals are also an ideal solution for managingemergency storm cleanup, seasonal demands, or other sudden situations where time is of the essence and expansion of service may be temporary.
According to Randy Brown, vice president of sales and marketing for Environmental Solutions Group, of which Heil is a part, the rental market segment for refuse equipment is underserved and growing.
“We are pleased and proud that Big Truck Rental has chosen Heil refuse collection vehicles for their rental offering,” says Brown. “We work closely with our customers to engineer products that meet their specific needs. We are confident that our front loaders, rear loaders, automated side loaders, and roll-off units will deliver the productivity and performance that rental customers demand.”
Big Truck Rental is the only nationally recognized refuse truck rental company in the solid waste industry. They offer various rental contract options, ranging from one week to twelve months or more. By maintaining a rental offering of the newest, most productive collection vehicles, Big Truck Rental has the volume to meet multiple customer needs and can deliver rental units directly to customers quickly, within
24 hours in most cases.
“We are very excited about transitioning our fleet to Heil products,” says Robert Mecchi, vice president of business development for Big Truck Rental. “The Heil brand is well-known and respected in the industry, and the company has built strong relationships within the public, private, and municipal market segments. Because of that we will be able to leverage Heil’s extensive national dealer network to meet
customer needs more quickly and efficiently than ever before.”
For more information about the Heil rental units available through Big Truck Rental, visit www.bigtruckrental.com.
Heil Environmental, established in 1901, is the first ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturer of refuse collection bodies in the United
States. Heil is the industry leader in automated waste collection technology and offers the broadest product line, including front loaders, rear loaders, side loaders, multi-compartment vehicles, and equipment for roll-off containers. OEM and aftermarket
replacement parts are available through Parts Central.
Heil is part of Environmental Solutions Group.
For more information, visit www.heil.com.
Environmental Solutions Group encompasses industry-leading brands—Heil, Marathon, NEXGEN, and Bayne—to create a premier,
fully integrated equipment group serving the solid waste and recycling industry. Through extensive voice-of-customer outreach, inhouse engineering and production manufacturing capabilities, a wide-reaching service network, and proven industry expertise, ESG is focused on solving customer problems through environmentally responsible products and providing world-class support.
For more information, visit www.doveresg.com.
Big Truck Rental, established in 2002, is the only nationally serviced and maintained garbage truck rental fleet in the solid waste industry. Their sole focus is to provide customers with the newest, highest quality garbage truck rentals available and superior customer service.
Big Truck Rental uses a national network of stocking locations enabling them to deliver most rental trucks within 24 hours.
For more information, visit www.bigtruckrental.com.
Tags: Refuse Trucks
Staples Selects Penske Truck Leasing for Fleet Maintenance of Electric Trucks
READING, PA, Jul 29, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Penske Truck Leasing today announced it is providing commercial truck fleet maintenance services to 53 all-electric, class six trucks for Staples, the world’s largest office products company.
The vehicles are being serviced in the following U.S. markets: Atlanta, Cincinnati, Dallas, Los Angeles, Kansas City and Portland, Oregon.
“These electric trucks are part of our global sustainability program,” stated Mike Payette, Director of Fleet Equipment for Staples. “We found Penske to be a progressive partner, and they were willing to learn about this technology with us.”
Staples has introduced these all-electric trucks into their fleet with a goal of improving fleet fuel economy. The all-electric trucks can reach 55 mph and are most effective in large cities that require constant stop-and-go driving. A single overnight charge is sufficient to power an all-electric truck through a typical day of deliveries.
“We’re very pleased to serve as the exclusive contract maintenance provider for Staples all-electric delivery trucks,” stated Bob Douglas, Penske Truck Leasing Vice President of Field Maintenance – Northeast Region. “We will continue to support Staples and their efforts for sustainability. Penske is an interested partner in this reliable alternative for the transportation industry.”
Penske Truck Leasing provides Staples with contract maintenance services nationally on its standard diesel trucks. Its subsidiary Penske Logistics also provides dedicated contract carriage services in the Atlanta area.
Tags: electric trucks, Penske, Staples
Moving Tips From Budget Truck Rental
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug 3, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — The start of a new school year can be challenging for students and parents alike. Tuition, making new friends and hitting the books are just a few of the tests you have to face. Getting there does not have to be one of them and it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.
For a limited time, Budget Truck customers can save up to 20 percent on rentals. For more information, including full terms and conditions, visit www.budgettruck.com/backtocampus .
“Moving the kids to school is never easy,” said Joe Ferraro, senior vice president of local market for Avis Budget Group, parent company of Budget Truck Rental. “Advance planning, including reserving a rental truck, is key to making the move easier.”
Budget Truck Rental also offers these simple guidelines to help make the back-to-school move more efficient, less stressful and safer:
-- Pack like a pro: Students today are taking more than clothes and school
supplies to campus; they're packing computers, printers, gaming systems
and other electronics. Budget Truck Rental encourages customers to pack
electronics in their original boxes, if available. If not, a strong box
should be used and the components should be generously wrapped with
plastic cushioning wrap. Packing peanuts or any shredded materials can
get into the device and cause damage. Use caution with larger
televisions. Many newer TVs need to be transported standing up or they
could be damaged. The screen should also be protected.
Whether boxes are filled with hangers, power strips/surge protectors,
extra-long sheets or shower necessities, they should always be full. If
there is space at the top and the box is already heavy, some light
weight filler like plastic cushioning wrap, packing peanuts or crumpled
paper should be added. Otherwise, if there is empty space at the top,
stacking on top will cause the box to crush and tilt. Boxes should be
labeled on the sides, not the tops, which may be covered by other boxes.
For these tips and more, check out the Moving Guide available at
www.budgettruck.com variety of products to make moving easier. These include furniture pads
and dollies, boxes, tape, plastic cushioning wrap and rope. For more
www.budgettruck.com
-- Plan your truck needs ahead of time: To ensure truck availability,
reservations should be made as far in advance as possible. Truck
availability is best mid-week (Sunday through Thursday) and mid-month.
Hand trucks and moving pads can help make moving easier and protect
possessions. Budget Truck Rental locations have these available for
rent.
-- Plan your travel route: Trucks are prohibited on some roads. Budget
Truck Rental recommends planning the proper route ahead of time to avoid
police citations for driving on roads where trucks are prohibited or
getting stuck beneath an overpass. Budget Truck Rental is the first and
only major consumer truck rental company to offer Global Positioning
System (GPS) units that include routes designated for trucks. With
guidance by Garmin(R), where2 offers Budget Truck Rental customers an
array of navigation features, including truck routes and local points of
interest such as ATMs, hotels, restaurants and gas stations, a simple
user interface, high-quality maps, audible turn-by-turn directions
spoken in multiple languages and Bluetooth hands-free calling
capability.
-- Drive safely: Customers should take time to adjust the rental truck's
mirrors. Caution should be used when backing up the truck and renters
should never back up with towing equipment. Budget Truck Rental
recommends that customers use extra caution on sharp turns. Trucks are
longer and wider and need more turning area than cars. Renters should
always use the turn signal and allow greater distance (at least five
vehicle lengths) between the truck and the vehicle ahead. Customers
should watch for overhead clearances, allow for at least 14 feet of
overhead clearance, and beware of low canopies, overpasses, bridges,
drive-through lanes, tree branches, parking garages and signs
prohibiting truck traffic.
Budget Truck Rental’s fleet features cargo vans, 10-foot, 16-foot and 24-foot trucks with ramps or lift gates and is one of the cleanest and best-maintained rental truck fleets on the road. Every vehicle undergoes a 10-point quality inspection to ensure proper fluid levels, tire pressure and other necessary elements for a reliable, safe rental. All Budget trucks feature automatic transmissions and have free 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
SOURCE: Avis Budget Group, Inc.
Ryder Recognized with Logistics Management Magazine’s 2011 ‘Quest for Quality’ Award
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, warehousing and transportation management solutions, today announced it has earned Logistics Management magazine’s “Quest for Quality” award for the fourth year in a row in recognition of outstanding performance in the Third-Party Logistics (3PL) category. The Quest for Quality Awards recognize the best-performing transportation and logistics service providers, as ranked by Logistics Management readers. For this year’s recognition, more than 5,000 qualified buyers of logistics and transportation services cast their votes.
“The Quest for Quality Award reinforces that achieving excellence in supply chain execution is more important than ever in the logistics industry,” said Ryder’s President of Global Supply Chain Solutions John Williford. “As supply chains have grown more complex, and inventory-to-sales ratios have continued to decline, consistent reliable performance has become more important than ever. We are proud to receive this recognition for helping our clients operate leaner and continuously improve their operations.”
In the Quest for Quality Awards survey, third party logistics providers were evaluated on key performance criteria such as carrier selection and negotiation, order fulfillment, transportation and distribution, inventory management, and logistics information systems. Final recipients will be featured in the August issue of Logistics Management.
“Considering the challenging environment in which carriers and 3PLs found themselves operating over the past 12 months, the editorial staff of Logistics Management agrees that walking away with a Quest for Quality Award in 2011 is an extraordinary achievement,” said Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director of Peerless Media’s Supply Chain Group. “Winning a Quest for Quality in these times is the ultimate vote of confidence.”
Penske Offers New Truck Rental Savings, Moving Tools for Active Military
READING, Pa., Aug. 1, 2011 – Penske Truck Rental has recently introduced a new military discount program, competitor price matching program, and online tools exclusively designed to help active troops and their families save money on their moving budgets.
“Moving is tough for everyone but moving while on active military duty is even tougher,” said Penske’s Don Mikes, Vice President of Rental. “We sincerely appreciate the service and dedication of our troops. We hope these additional savings and tools help make their next moves easier and more affordable.”
Penske Truck Rental now offers a 20 percent savings discount on one-way truck rentals for active military personnel and free unlimited miles on one-way moves. Simply reserve your truck online to save 10 percent and present your military identification at pick-up to enjoy an additional 10 percent off the rental.*
Penske Truck Rental has also unveiled a new competitor price-match program for one-way truck rentals exclusively for active military members. Find a better rate from a competitor? No worries. Simply show proof of the better rate when booking a truck rental reservation with Penske or when you pick up your Penske truck and Penske Truck Rental will match their price. Military identification is required.*
Finally, since military moves require troops to weigh their rental moving trucks for expense reimbursement full and empty, Penske Truck Rental has also created a new free online certified public scale locator tool to help assist troops in finding weigh stations.
Helpful Moving Tips From Budget Truck Rental
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug 3, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) — The start of a new school year can be challenging for students and parents alike. Tuition, making new friends and hitting the books are just a few of the tests you have to face. Getting there does not have to be one of them and it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.
For a limited time, Budget Truck customers can save up to 20 percent on rentals. For more information, including full terms and conditions, visit www.budgettruck.com/backtocampus .
“Moving the kids to school is never easy,” said Joe Ferraro, senior vice president of local market for Avis Budget Group, parent company of Budget Truck Rental. “Advance planning, including reserving a rental truck, is key to making the move easier.”
Budget Truck Rental also offers these simple guidelines to help make the back-to-school move more efficient, less stressful and safer:
-- Pack like a pro: Students today are taking more than clothes and school
supplies to campus; they're packing computers, printers, gaming systems
and other electronics. Budget Truck Rental encourages customers to pack
electronics in their original boxes, if available. If not, a strong box
should be used and the components should be generously wrapped with
plastic cushioning wrap. Packing peanuts or any shredded materials can
get into the device and cause damage. Use caution with larger
televisions. Many newer TVs need to be transported standing up or they
could be damaged. The screen should also be protected.
Whether boxes are filled with hangers, power strips/surge protectors,
extra-long sheets or shower necessities, they should always be full. If
there is space at the top and the box is already heavy, some light
weight filler like plastic cushioning wrap, packing peanuts or crumpled
paper should be added. Otherwise, if there is empty space at the top,
stacking on top will cause the box to crush and tilt. Boxes should be
labeled on the sides, not the tops, which may be covered by other boxes.
For these tips and more, check out the Moving Guide available at
www.budgettruck.com variety of products to make moving easier. These include furniture pads
and dollies, boxes, tape, plastic cushioning wrap and rope. For more
www.budgettruck.com
-- Plan your truck needs ahead of time: To ensure truck availability,
reservations should be made as far in advance as possible. Truck
availability is best mid-week (Sunday through Thursday) and mid-month.
Hand trucks and moving pads can help make moving easier and protect
possessions. Budget Truck Rental locations have these available for
rent.
-- Plan your travel route: Trucks are prohibited on some roads. Budget
Truck Rental recommends planning the proper route ahead of time to avoid
police citations for driving on roads where trucks are prohibited or
getting stuck beneath an overpass. Budget Truck Rental is the first and
only major consumer truck rental company to offer Global Positioning
System (GPS) units that include routes designated for trucks. With
guidance by Garmin(R), where2 offers Budget Truck Rental customers an
array of navigation features, including truck routes and local points of
interest such as ATMs, hotels, restaurants and gas stations, a simple
user interface, high-quality maps, audible turn-by-turn directions
spoken in multiple languages and Bluetooth hands-free calling
capability.
-- Drive safely: Customers should take time to adjust the rental truck's
mirrors. Caution should be used when backing up the truck and renters
should never back up with towing equipment. Budget Truck Rental
recommends that customers use extra caution on sharp turns. Trucks are
longer and wider and need more turning area than cars. Renters should
always use the turn signal and allow greater distance (at least five
vehicle lengths) between the truck and the vehicle ahead. Customers
should watch for overhead clearances, allow for at least 14 feet of
overhead clearance, and beware of low canopies, overpasses, bridges,
drive-through lanes, tree branches, parking garages and signs
prohibiting truck traffic.
Budget Truck Rental’s fleet features cargo vans, 10-foot, 16-foot and 24-foot trucks with ramps or lift gates and is one of the cleanest and best-maintained rental truck fleets on the road. Every vehicle undergoes a 10-point quality inspection to ensure proper fluid levels, tire pressure and other necessary elements for a reliable, safe rental. All Budget trucks feature automatic transmissions and have free 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
SOURCE: Avis Budget Group, Inc.
Tags: moving tips, packing tips
Ryder Acquires Hill Hire : UK-Based Commercial Truck Leasing, Rental and Maintenance Provider
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced it has acquired Bradford, England-based Hill Hire plc, an independently run and wholly owned subsidiary of Lloyds Banking Group. Hill Hire is a UK market leader in commercial truck leasing, rental and maintenance, with a solid base of contractual customers. The stock acquisition was completed on June 8, 2011 at a cash price of approximately £154 million (approximately $252 million).
“As we celebrate our 40th year of operating in the UK, this significant acquisition underscores Ryder’s commitment to serving current and future customers in this important market with a broader range of vehicles and expanded maintenance capabilities and infrastructure,” said Ryder Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Greg Swienton.
The acquisition is expected to add approximately £90 million (approximately $147 million) in annual revenue to Ryder’s Global Fleet Management Solutions (FMS) business segment, and be accretive to Ryder’s earnings in 2011. Once the transition and consolidation process has been fully completed, the combined Ryder and Hill Hire business will operate under the Ryder name. The acquisition adds approximately 4,000 heavy duty vehicles, split evenly between contract hire (full service lease) and commercial rental; ancillary equipment including a large trailer fleet for contractual lease and rental; and the company’s workforce of 300 employees including maintenance technicians. The acquisition also encompasses all of Hill Hire’s 13 well-equipped vehicle maintenance facilities located throughout the UK.
David Hunt, Vice President and Managing Director, Fleet Management Solutions, Ryder Europe, said, “Hill Hire is a well respected and successful business serving the needs of national blue chip customers. The acquisition accelerates our growth strategy by expanding our fleet offering in the heavy duty vehicle contract hire (full service lease) and rental market, as well as our customer base in a sector that we have targeted for expansion.”
Mr. Hunt continued, “There are tremendous benefits in bringing the two businesses together. Hill Hire’s heavy duty vehicle fleet, which comprises 60% tractors, complements our existing fleet, which consists primarily of light and medium duty trucks. Combined, we will be able to provide expanded fleet choices and value for customers with additional payload and vehicle specification options to further strengthen the Ryder offering. Additionally, Hill Hire’s UK service facility network will enhance the geographic reach of our business, to better serve the needs of new and existing customers of the combined companies. Our Ryder team looks forward to delivering enhanced value to our customers through expanded resources and fleet options that will drive higher levels of efficiency into their transportation operations.”
Tags: commercial truck rental, Ryder
Piney Green Midway NC Mini Storage adds U-Haul Rentals
MIDWAY PARK, N.C., June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Thomas Taft Sr., owner of Piney Green Mini Storage, located at 2000 Yorktown Ln., recently added U-Haul truck and trailer rentals to the climate and non-climate controlled mini-storage business he has been operating since January 2011.
Piney Green Mini Storage has 375 storage units available for rent and is a Premier eMove Storage Affiliate, which provides his business with access to confirmed reservations from the world’s largest moving and storage reservation system including emove.com, uhaul.com, and 1-800-GO-UHAUL, along with being able to display their storage facility features and photographs online. Premier Affiliates such as Piney Green Mini Storage are utilizing WebSelfStorage Management Software.
PacLease adds 4 locations
PacLease adds 4 locations
JX PacLease Grand Rapids, in Wyoming, MI; MHC Leasing Savannah, in North Port Wentworth, GA; MHC Truck Leasing Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN; and Emporia Kenworth PacLease, in Emporia, KS, have recently joined the network.
“Paccar dealers are looking for more ways to serve their customers and markets—and full-service leasing offers that opportunity,” said PacLease president Bob Southern. “Companies find full-service leasing from PacLease valuable because of the financial benefits, premium quality advantage, and unmatched local service that PacLease provides.”
In addition to leasing services, PacLease franchises offer customized fleet management solutions, contract maintenance, and support services such as insurance, fuel programs, and vehicle performance reporting.
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