CIMC to Boost Container Chassis Marketing, Distribution

CIMC, which claims to be the largest provider of container chassis in the world, has announced a new marketing and distribution initiative that will extend its lineup of products to trailer dealers throughout North America.

Frank Sonzala, CEO of CIMC Intermodal Equipment (CIE), made the announcement concurrent with appointing Trevor Ash as director of sales - North America Dealers. Ash comes to CIE from a leading heavy equipment distributor specializing in heavy lift and intermodal systems.

“We will be working very closely with our existing network of CIMC Vanguard trailer dealers to ensure that they have every opportunity to add the CIMC intermodal line to their offering for customers," Ash said. "We also have numerous territories available outside of our Vanguard network where we will be actively recruiting qualified dealers."

The new dealer program marks a shift in CIE's focus from direct sales to dealer service and support. CIE production and parts support are based in facilities located on both coasts of the U.S., in South Gate, Calif., and Emporia, Va.

CIMC Intermodal Equipment is part of the CIMC Vehicles group of companies. CIMC and CIE is the largest provider of container chassis in North America.

The CIE line offers tandem and tridem container chassis from 20 feet to 53 feet, including slider and combo models.

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Luber-finer University Offers Quick Online Filtration Courses

Luber-finer University, an interactive online training program from the filtration manufacturer, is available for distributors and point-of-sale associates who work in the heavy-duty equipment industry.

The comprehensive training tool, which can be accessed from any internet-connected device, educates users about Luber-finer filters, the filters' competitive advantages and describes the science behind filtration technologies.

“This one-of-a-kind, user-friendly training tool allows Luber-finer to make our extensive expertise in the filtration market easily accessible to our partners,” said Layne Gobrogge, director of heavy-duty marketing for Champion Laboratories, Luber-finer's parent.

“In addition to providing users with a solid foundation about the basics of filtration, the training simplifies the more technical aspects of filtration technology.”

Luber-finer University was designed to be approachable, engaging and interactive, he said. The training modules educate users about heavy duty filtration and Luber-finer's filtration products; teach users about the science of filtration; debunk industry myths; and provide actionable sales tools

Interactive content os presented in media-rich formats including videos, 3-D product viewers, "click-to-flip" presentations and more. They organized in short 15- to 30-minute units, allowing users to pace their learning at a speed that works for them

More than 1,000 people have already enrolled in Luber-finer University training since its launch in July. Requests to enroll in Luber-finer University should be submitted to Luber-finer's team of regional sales managers. Visit luber-finer.com/contact/regional-manager-locator.aspx to obtain contact information.

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Orange EV Approved for Calif. Incentives

Orange EV Class 8 pure-electric heavy-duty terminal truck. (PHOTO: Orange EV)

Orange EV announced that California fleets can save at least $95,000 per truck on the purchase of brand new T-Series pure electric terminal trucks with the extended-duty battery pack.

Orange EV electric terminal trucks have been operating up to 24-plus hours per charge at sites from single-shifts to 24x7 use in railroad intermodal, LTL freight, manufacturing, retail distribution, waste management, and warehouse container handling. Businesses and organizations with fleets in California can get a preliminary voucher amount of $95,000 per truck, increasable up to $120,000 and stackable with other incentive programs to lower initial purchase price.

Businesses and organizations with fleets in California can get a preliminary voucher amount of $95,000 per truck, increasable up to $120,000 and stackable with other incentive programs to lower initial purchase price.

“California HVIP vouchers dramatically simplify and speed up the process of obtaining funds, thereby accelerating vehicle deployment,” said Mike Saxton, Orange EV chief commercial officer. “Orange EV's T-series and the corresponding voucher amount are all pre-approved, eliminating uncertainty and enabling fleets to execute deployment plans without having to go out-of-pocket for the additional capital.”

The voucher request including purchase terms & conditions is a total of four pages long; vouchers can be approved within days. Participating fleets commit to operating trucks in California for a minimum of three years, after which they may redeploy vehicles as needed. HVIP funds are paid directly to Orange EV thus directly reducing the capital fleets need to purchase T-Series trucks.

Orange EV has consistently been the first OEM approved, funded and delivering commercially available terminal trucks under incentive programs that can pay more than half of vehicle purchase price. The balance can be financed, further reducing initial cash outlay and helping fleets pay the balance from savings in large expense ...Read the rest of this story