Bridgestone/Firestone Chooses iFLEET as Fleet Information Service Provider.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 1999-- Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. has chosen iFLEET(TM), the leading provider of fleet information and services for the commercial and automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. , to technology and information services See Information Systems. for its National Fleet and National Preferred Programs. Specifically, iFLEET will manage on-road tire repair assistance transactions for Bridgestone/Firestone. "iFLEET's new Web-based co-operating services system provides an advanced capability that enables us to link our customers and distributors together in a real time services environment," says Bridgestone/Firestone Truck Tire Marketing Manager Dave Kolasinsky. "Our company is in the business of manufacturing and marketing tires. IFLEET's focus on technology and services enables us to stick to that business, while offering our customers the most advanced tire service alternatives." When Bridgestone customers have a tire problem, iFLEET will schedule a repair or replacement through the closest Bridgestone/Firestone dealer. Bridgestone's National Preferred program eliminates many of the hassles drivers experience with breakdowns, including negotiating prices on tires and service, having to carry cash or credit cards for emergencies and delays getting back on the road. iFLEET will also manage Internet breakdown services breakdown service n (Brit) → service m de dépannage breakdown service (Brit) n → Pannendienst m for the tire company's customers. This agreement is part of iFLEET's Web-based co-operating initiative for managing commercial transactions. When Bridgestone customers log onto Bridgestone/Firestone's web site at www.trucktires.com, they are directed to the Breakdown Manager site, which is iFLEET's breakdown management system. This allows the company's customers to manage breakdowns from the desktop. "We are pleased the market leader in commercial tires has chosen iFLEET for their advanced e-Commerce solutions to link customers and dealers," adds Thad Eidman, President of iFLEET. "Our advanced technology services will enhance Bridgestone's fleet programs by providing their customers with the most advanced on-demand and scheduled tire services in the industry." About Bridgestone/Firestone Nashville-based Bridgestone/Firestone is the largest subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation of Japan, the world's largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone/Firestone develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone fire·stone n. 1. A flint or pyrite used to strike a fire. 2. A fire-resistant stone, such as certain sandstones. Noun 1. , Dayton and private brand tires. The company also produces Firestone air springs, roofing materials, synthetic rubber synthetic rubber: see rubber. , and industrial fibers and textiles. About iFLEET iFLEET is a leader in providing total fleet support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services , including electronic and information technology solutions. Recognized by J.D. Power and Associates(R) as having the most responsive service coordinators in the industry, iFLEET's growing list of customers include leading Fortune 500 companies. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the company has fleet response centers in Camarillo, California Camarillo is a city in Ventura County, California, United States. The population was 57,077 at the 2000 census. A January 1, 2006 California Department of Finance estimate lists the population at 64,034. The Ventura Freeway (U.S. Route 101) is the city's primary thoroughfare. and Atlanta, Georgia; with technology development offices in Auburn, Alabama Auburn is a city in Lee County, Alabama. It is the largest city in eastern Alabama with a 2006 population of 51,906 (according to the U.S. Census estimates).[1] ; Atlanta, Georgia; and Peoria, Illinois Peoria, Illinois (named after the Peoria tribe) is the largest city on the Illinois River and the county seat of Peoria County,GR6 Illinois, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 112,936. . For more information, please visit our web site at www.ifleet.com |
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