As in 2019 and throughout 2020, FlexiVan will continue its comprehensive chassis upgrade and M&R programs that ensure the safety and reliability of our fleet for the benefit of the chassis user community. Towards this end, effective January 1, 2020, FlexiVan will implement a nominal price increase for select pool chassis leased on a per diem basis.

FlexiVan will continue to invest in providing safe and high-quality chassis when and where our customers need them.

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FlexiVan is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan K. Brandes as Vice President, Pacific Southwest Region Operations. Based in the Carson, California Service Center office, Bryan will lead and coordinate the management of FlexiVan’s regional operations including vendor management, service center operations, maintenance & repair and chassis pool operations. Bryan has over 25 years of industry experience and most recently served as Director, West Coast Operations for ocean carrier CMA CGM. He previously held senior leadership positions in marine terminal and inland operations with APM Terminals and Maersk Line. He holds a BS from San Diego State University and an MBA from the Peter F. Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate School.

Charlie Wellins, President and COO of FlexiVan said, “We are delighted to welcome a leader of Bryan’s caliber and industry experience onto the FlexiVan team in this leadership position. As we seek to strengthen our presence, service offering and collaboration with industry partners in the greater Los Angeles/Long Beach port community, Bryan will lead us towards our goal of operational excellence.”

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.

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.

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).

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.