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May 8, 2008
Introduction of New Software
We are excited to report that the testing phase of our new point of sale
software system is completed. We now operate “live” on our new system at
the Longwood, Florida location.
Service Manager John Jimenez is delighted with the new system. “It’s
delivers significant benefits to our Customers in both vehicle reporting
and ease of check in when service and repairs are needed”, he said.
TRANSMAN, the new software package developed by TMW Systems will, when
fully integrated, allow customized, downloadable reporting on unit and
fleet costs. This will provide a new level of information to manage,
budget and plan the maintenance costs of our Customers fleets.
Current plans for integration of TRANSMAN into the rest of our seven
Florida shops are aggressive. Tampa is next on the drawing board and
many hours of data capture have already begun.
As we integrate the software, one of the needs for prepping the system
is information on your fleet. Our Sales staff will be visiting you soon
to ask for your assistance in providing information about your truck
fleet. Please welcome them as we make the transition as seamless and
simple as possible.
September 26, 2007
Sam Stack, a six year account manager for Truck PM Plus, and 27 years
in the truck industry, has been named Zone Sales Manager in Florida
for Truck PM Plus. Sam has done a great job taking care of our customers
and brings a wealth of knowledge to our business that will help us grow
and move forward over the next few years. All of the employees and management
of the company wish Sam the best. If you get a chance, please congratulate
Sam on his recent promotion.
September 19, 2007
New shop processes on the way! Truck PM plus is currently working on new
service procedures that will improve customer service and training at
all locations. Work has been under way for several months to roll out an
improved Preventative Maintenance procedure for all Truck PM plus
service locations across the region. After consulting with some of the
best in the business, Truck PM Plus will soon roll out our new look. Our
premier 49 point inspection has always been the heart of our maintenance
business and now we will have better trained technicians and a
standardized method of performing our work. The new look and better
performed inspection will actually be more comprehensive but for now the
name will remain the same as many of our customers have become
accustomed to branding of our " 49 point" inspection over the last 17
years.
August 1,2007
After 17 years, founder Harry Stevenson calls it a day
by deciding to retire on August 14th, 2007. Harry has led TruckLube 1 as
its President and leader from its humble beginnings in 1990 to its sale
to Bandag in April 2006. The company has seen great changes during the
past years including a name change to TRUCK PM PLUS but Harry says he's
ready to go home and enjoy retired life with his wife Diane. All of the
employees at Truck PM plus will miss Harry and his friendship. We all
wish you well. Job well done.
Corporate parent Bridgestone Bandag has hired Co-Founder Lee
Taylor VP Sales, to become its new President. Lee helped start the
company in 1990 and has led all the company's marketing and sales
efforts for the past 17 years. With 30 years in the truck industry, Lee
is looking forward to the next generation of growth. "We have some
basic philosophies that have guided our company and we will continue to
use them to grow our core service business." I have great faith in the
people of our company and their leadership. We will continue to provide
the best possible service to our customers as we grow throughout Florida
and the Southeastern US.
June 15,2007
All of us at Truck PM Plus, formally Trucklube 1 & Truck
Repair 1, are extremely pleased to move forward with Bridgestone Tire.
Bridgestone is supportive of our growth plan in 2007 and beyond. As you
know, we opened Ocala in June and plan to open more locations in the Tampa
area before moving to our expansion outside the State of Florida.
April 12,2007:
Truck PM Plus and corporate parent Bandag, Incorporated have acquired
Truck Repair 1 in Tampa and in Lakeland, Florida . The three partners of
Truck Repair 1 are excited to move their business forward with Truck PM
Plus . In announcing the sale, Steve Riedy, President of Truck Repair 1
said, "This acquisition is an example of Bandag's continuing commitment to
provide its customers with the finest quality products and services."
According to CEO Martin Carver of Bandag, " Truck Repair 1 will be very
complimentary to the Truck PM Plus Offering and will allow us to expand
our service footprint in Central Florida."
April 12,2007:
Truck PM PLUS has plans to open in Ocala, Florida. The
projected date of opening is May 2007. Lee Taylor, VP Sales said, "This is
an exciting time for Truck PM PLUS. Our growth will allow us to provide
more access to more customers in more areas of Florida. We continue to
work hard to be the best service provider of truck services that we can be."
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