Stay up-to-date with the latest FlexiVan news and updates.
ETS Oakland – BACP Gate Fee Increase
Attention all Motor Carriers in the Bay Area Chassis Pool (BACP):
Please be advised that FlexiVan has been notified by ETS that effective February 15, 2019, the ETS Gate Fee will be increased to $5.67 (from $5.50) per in & out gate move.
While FlexiVan continues to be adamantly opposed to terminal imposed gate fees, we, unfortunately, have no choice but must pass these fees on to our customers per our BACP Chassis Pool Agreements.
Please note that these gate fees are subject to annual review by the terminals and that additional terminals may begin charging gate fees as well.
New FlexiVan VP & CFO Announcement
FlexiVan is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas P. Crimmins as Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of FlexiVan, effective February 11, 2019. Tom brings a wealth of financial management and leadership experience to our Company, most recently serving as Executive Vice President & CFO of B & G Foods, Inc. He started his career in public accounting working for the New York office of PricewaterhouseCoopers, and his extensive background includes financial leadership roles in both private and public companies. With this new role, Tom will join the Executive Leadership Team at FlexiVan, working together with Greg Moore, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer; Bernie Vaughan, Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, and Charlie Wellins, President & Chief Operating Officer.
FlexiVan Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
FlexiVan joins the American Trucking Associations (ATA) in celebrating this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, recognizing the 3.5 million truck drivers dedicated to ensuring the safe and reliable transport of goods throughout our country. See full announcement
Read LessFlexiVan Finalizes Acquisition of New Pride’s Tire Assets
The acquisition of New Pride Corporation’s intermodal tire assets has been completed. “FlexiVan is pleased to announce that all legal and financial steps have been finalized and the new company formed has been named ‘New Pride Tire, Inc.,’” states Charlie Wellins, President and Chief Operating Officer of FlexiVan. As a wholly owned subsidiary of FlexiVan, New Pride Tire will continue to be based in Oakland, CA and managed by its President, Mr. Mohsen Ansari.
“FlexiVan has been a longtime customer of New Pride Tires and we couldn’t be more excited by the acquisition and deepened partnership, and also what it means for the industry, our amazing staff and loyal customers,” says Mr. Ansari.
For additional information or questions about New Pride Tire products and the organization, please contact Customer Service at tel. (510) 567-8800 (x304).
Click here to view full announcement.
FlexiVan Expedites Roadside Assistance Using REACH.
FlexiVan has now contracted REACH to facilitate OTR repairs and help get drivers back on the road faster. It connects drivers with optimal service technicians directly, eliminating the back-and-forth communication typically seen when other parties are involved.
Click here for more details.
Our new OCEA-N Pool Begins May 14, 2018!
FlexiVan and NACPC are pleased to announce that OCEA-N pool operations at the Port of New York and New Jersey will commence Monday, May 14, 2018. The new Open Choice Equipment Agreement – Northeast (OCEA-N) is a port-wide cooperative chassis pool that offers motor carriers the option to engage and negotiate with the chassis provider of their choice.
Read LessSSA/OICT Oakland – BACP Gate Fee Increase
As the chassis transition continues to evolve, so do the processes and associated cost of chassis provisioning. We are beginning to see some Marine Terminals imposing in/out gate fees on chassis and in some cases, storage fees on all pool chassis.
While we continue to be adamantly opposed to such fees, we unfortunately must pass these fees on to Ocean Carriers. However, Ocean Carriers have taken the position that when a shipment is Merchant Haulage, the gate fee should be charged to the Motor Carrier. Thus, FlexiVan has no choice but to pass this cost to Motor Carriers as per our BACP Chassis Pool User Agreement.
Effective May 1, 2018, the SSA/OICT Gate Fee will be increased to $6.00 (from $5.00) per in & out gate move for SSA/OICT Oakland Merchant Haulage cargo. Please note that these gate fees are subject to annual review by the terminals and that additional terminals may begin charging gate fees as well.
Read LessFlexiVan Expands its Presence in the Pacific Northwest
Starting April 1, 2018, FlexiVan will become an active participant in the TPNP chassis pool, providing premium 20′, 40′ and 45′ chassis to help address immediate demand requirements. Designated Start/Strop locations include North Terminals in Seattle, South Terminals in Tacoma, as well as BNSF & UP rail ramps and container yards in Portland and Seattle.
Click here for more details.
Read Less