P.M. Executive Briefing - Sept. 16
This Afternoon's Headlines:
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Microphonics and Tractech Enter Distribution Agreement
Microphonics and Tractech Inc. have unveiled a distribution agreement giving Tractech exclusive rights in certain markets, mainly in the on-highway truck and agricultural equipment segments. Tractech's sales force will work to sell the Ultraphonics Model 111RCK to these potential customers.The ultrasound equipment helps users diagnose and monitor a problem before it becomes a crisis, according to Tractech vice president of sales and marketing Tony Zampogna. He says this equipment is powerful enough to give any repair facility or manufacturing plant a significant advantage. Both companies have made statements that the new agreement should help them achieve growth goals. Business Wire (09/16/99)
QUALCOMM's OmniTRACS Mobile Information Management System Selected by CRST
Qualcomm Inc. says CRST is adopting the Qualcomm OmniTRACSatellite information system to take the place of the old system at CRST that relied on both satellite and land communication. CRST inked a deal that will put over 1,150 OmniTRACS units in place by year's end. "We feel that Qualcomm's continued success and leadership in fleet management products makes them the clear choice for all of our mobile communication solutions," says CRST President and CEO David Rusch. PRNewswire (09/16/99)
Intrenet, Inc. Hires John P. Chandler as Chief Operating
fficerThe Milford, Ohio-based flatbed TL carrier has brought John P. Chandler onboard as COO. Chandler has spent 15 years in the trucking and transportation industry, much of which were spent at International Harvester Corp. and Caliber System Inc., along with Caliber unit RPS.
"John Chandler's extensive background in the transportation industry and his excellent record of accomplishment in organizing and managing complex finance, administration, information systems, and trucking operations make him ideally suited for heading up the operations of Intrenet," says President and CEO Eric C. Jackson. PRNewswire (09/16/99)
Washington Joins Oregon in 48-Hour Effort to Snare Unsafe Big Rigs, Drivers
A two-day effort by law enforcement to snag unsafe rigs and drivers near Ridgefield was the first time Oregon and Washington officials had teamed up. In a project called Operation Trucker Check II, 16 law enforcement officers, including drug recognition experts, were involved in an increase in enforcement efforts at two points near Cascade Locks Tuesday.Oregon Department of Transportation statistics show that stretch of I-84 between Cascade Locks and The Dalles as particularly dangerous and decided to police both rigs and drivers. Also, both states have added a component to their truck-weighing, log-book checking, driver-quizzing routines: both states are asking for voluntary, anonymous urine samples.
Last October during the first Operation Trucker Check, 9.4 percent of 361 samples were positive for illegal or prescription drugs, according to Oregon State Patrol spokesperson Lt. Gregg Hastings. During this year's efforts one trucker was found to be driving with a suspended license, while another was removed from service for suspicion of alcohol use. The results of Tuesday's efforts will help law enforcement chart their future programs. The Columbian (Vancouver, Wash.) Online (09/15/99); Ryll, Thomas
3 Million Mile Safe Driver Awarded at J.B. Hunt Transport
J.B. Hunt Transport Services has announced that Lonny Whitman is its first trucker ever to rack up 3 million miles of safe driving. Whitman, who has spent 22 years at J.B. Hunt, was given a check for $20,000 and a new Freightliner Century Class Conventional by company President Kirk Thompson. The company also gave $10,000 each to three newly inaugurated 2-million-mile safe drivers and $5,000 each to a number of new 1-million-mile safe drivers. The company now has 543 1-million-mile safe drivers and 19 2-million-mile safe drivers. Business Wire (09/15/99)© copyright 1999 INFORMATION, INC. Terms of Service
