Trucking news and briefs for Friday, Oct. 13, 2023:
PGT Trucking appoints new exec in the Southwest
PGT Trucking in May announced the expansion of its Laredo operations, breaking ground on a new, state-of-the-art facility. With an estimated completion slated for mid-2024, this terminal will house a full-service operations center, modern driver amenities, truck maintenance shop and training/cargo securement bay.
"With our new, custom facility and strong leadership team in Laredo, PGT is well prepared to support our customers' international shipping needs for years to come," said Gregg Troian, PGT Trucking President. "PGT Trucking has successfully operated in the Southwest region for more than 25 years. The company moves more than 4,000 cross-border loads annually. In this new position, Omar will elevate our international operations and expand our service offerings, aligning PGT's capabilities with the rapid growth of Mexican manufacturing and establishing PGT as the leading transportation carrier for international freight,"
Davila earned his bachelor's degree from Texas A&M International University and joins PGT Trucking with more than 16 years of experience in the transportation industry focused on international operations. He has extensive knowledge of international logistics and supply chain management, including a strong background in business development.
Amerit Fleet Solutions and ChargePoint announce service agreement
Amerit Fleet Solutions, a provider of customized nationwide fleet maintenance and repair programs, has signed a new service agreement with ChargePoint, a provider of networked solutions for charging electric vehicles (EVs), to provide maintenance and support for ChargePoint stations across the US.
Under the agreement, Amerit will leverage its more than 2,200 technician footprint to provide preventative maintenance, inspections and warranty repairs to ChargePoint’s charging stations across the U.S.
“We understand that uptime is everything to commercial fleets. By cross training our technicians to support and maintain ChargePoint’s systems, we can ensure EV fleets are fully charged and ready for the work ahead.” said Dan Williams, CEO of Amerit. “As more and more fleets transition to electric vehicles, it’s critical that they have charging infrastructure they can rely on. We are committed to supporting ChargePoint in their mission to lead the charge in the transition to electric vehicles.”
Road Ready available on MAC tanks
Road Ready advanced trailer telematics will be offered as a factory-installed option on MAC Liquid Tank Trailers, the companies announced.
Road Ready advanced trailer telematics solutions require the installation of a proprietary telematics device named the Road Ready Master Control Unit. Clarience says customers can take advantage of a variety of location-based safety and tracking features of the Road Ready advanced telematics system. Fleets can customize how often each fleet asset communicates its location status. Fleets can also set up custom landmarks to create geofences for established routes, triggering alerts to help fleets protect their assets and their customer’s cargo, the company adds.
Customers can work with their Road Ready sales representative to configure their solution to the exact needs of their fleet, selecting from a list of features that leverage either Road Ready sensors and devices, or those devices from the Road Ready LogIQ smart trailer partners that monitor critical aspects of the trailer including cargo temperature, weight, tire pressure and wheel-end health, and more.
Additionally, all Road Ready telematics solutions are now Powered by Fus1on, a modern and powerful cloud-based IoT platform from Clarience Technologies that integrates data from multiple sources and provides actionable insights to fleet managers and drivers. With Fus1on, Road Ready telematics will adapt as a fleet, or the industry, changes over time, the company adds.
