iFLEET, Inc. Launches FleetJobs Service.Business Editors & Technology/Transportation Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2000 Offers a Radical Change for Transportation Fleet Recruiting, Unique, Collaborative Effort Results in the Most Powerful Recruitment Solution in the Industry On the heels of launching its expanded and enhanced fleet management service hub (www.ifleet.net), Atlanta-based iFLEET, Inc., has introduced FleetJobs(SM), a Web-based recruiting and retention tool for increasing recruiter productivity and lowering the total cost of candidate acquisition. The innovative, technologically advanced service offering is the first ever to provide complementary services from a number of leading service providers in the fleet recruitment field. FleetJobs provides fleet recruiters a unique, productive, cost effective method for solving the most significant and costly problem in the transportation industry -- hiring and retaining high caliber, qualified drivers, owner-operators, mechanics and technicians. iFLEET is the leading provider of information technology services to the commercial truck and automotive fleet marketplaces. Industry experts estimate that commercial fleets spend more than $1 billion per year on recruiting and retention activities. Further, with 35 to 40 percent of the fleet industry using the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the for business transactions, FleetJobs is uniquely matched to the needs of the industry. FleetJobs is designed to help medium to large fleets, including for-hire trucking companies and private fleets, harness the Internet to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. their recruiting investment by automating routine tasks and allowing their recruiters to quickly, easily and systematically search, screen, locate, and hire the right drivers for the right jobs. To produce the most powerful recruitment solution available today, iFLEET collaborated with a number of industry leaders. Realizing the need for an integrated recruitment solution, iFLEET turned to AtWork Technologies, Inc., an Atlanta-based human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. Internet service innovator, for core application solution components within FleetJobs. The two companies collaborated to customize modules of the AtWork HR enterprise software solution to meet unique needs of the trucking industry. The result is a recruiting tool that benefits iFLEET customers and candidates. Through the iFLEET ASP asp, popular name for several species of viper, one of which, the European asp (Vipera aspis), is native to S Europe. It is also a name for the Egyptian cobra (Naja haja). framework, members of the service chain - fleet managers, drivers, mechanics and suppliers - can access integrated software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package. solutions, fleet management services and transaction information via the iFLEET.net service hub (www.ifleet.net). Instant access to resources and trading partners via a simple Internet connection and subscription means today's trucking companies can specialize spe·cial·ize v. 1. To limit one's profession to a particular specialty or subject area for study, research, or treatment. 2. To adapt to a particular function or environment. and grow faster, at a lower total cost, leaving the delivery and management of IT to the experts. Case in point: users of the FleetJobs software via iFleet.net are expected to save approximately 40 percent of the cost of a typical purchased and maintained recruiting system. "Service industries fundamentally rely upon the quality of their people -- and the stability and profitability of a fleet operation is substantially dependent on building and keeping a qualified, satisfied, service focused driver base. The first step is to find the right match of company requirements with driver capabilities," said Rusty rust·y adj. rust·i·er, rust·i·est 1. Covered with rust; corroded. 2. Consisting of or produced by rust. 3. Of a yellowish-red or brownish-red color. 4. Gordon, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of iFLEET. "FleetJobs is more than just a recruiting solution - it's a relationship management tool. Because it provides a recruiter with the most accurate information for faster hires of the most qualified drivers, FleetJobs helps solve the problem of high driver turnover and reduces the costs associated with idle vehicles. The result is a lower total cost of operations." Unlike traditional recruitment methods, FleetJobs includes a number of exclusive features and benefits that make it the unparalleled recruitment solution for fleet services Fleet is a motorway service station on the M3 near Basingstoke. It is owned by Welcome Break. It was originally built in a Scandinavian style and in 1992 won "Loo of the Year". management. They include:
-- Powerful and simple search and screening capabilities that
provide easy, integrated access to thousands of web-based
driver applications.
-- Online applicant tracking, management and reporting
capabilities automate routine, labor-intensive recruiting
tasks, from initial contact to point of hire and beyond.
-- Ability to create and maintain individual folders for each
candidate, making it simple to organize and refer back to data
such as personal information, interview notes and receipt of
other critical data such as motor vehicle records.
-- Automated prompts that allow recruiters to contact the right
driver, mechanic or technician at the right time.
-- An implementation process designed by driver recruiting
experts that makes for a seamless transition. The hands-on
user training and a recruiter help desk provide guidance and
support; and the customer feedback aids in continuous product
improvement.
-- Capacity to upload applications from multiple on-line sources,
take applications over the phone and to receive applications
via e-mail.
-- A secure database with backup and disaster recovery
capabilities, a core feature of ASP-based services.
Service Provider Partners Add Value to FleetJobs FleetJobs is consistent with the iFLEET strategy of partnership with industry leaders, Web-enabling its customer base and broadening its offering of driver and vehicle management services. The FleetJobs subscription also will enable iFLEET customers to detect and validate To prove something to be sound or logical. Also to certify conformance to a standard. Contrast with "verify," which means to prove something to be correct. For example, data entry validity checking determines whether the data make sense (numbers fall within a range, numeric data undisclosed driver information using DAC See D/A converter and discretionary access control. DAC - Digital to Analog Converter Services pre-employment screening services as well as search applications databases from leading sources, including 1-800-DRIVERS, eTrucker.net and TruckNet. DAC Services of Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa is the second-largest city in the state of Oklahoma and 45th-largest in the United States. With an estimated population of 382,872 in 2006,[1] it is the principal municipality of the Tulsa Metropolitan Statistical Area, a region of 897,752 residents projected to , is the pioneer and leader in providing transportation fleets with computerized computerized adapted for analysis, storage and retrieval on a computer. computerized axial tomography see computed tomography. access to driving and criminal records, employment history, drug and alcohol services, workers compensation claims histories, commercial auto claims and other critical information for pre-employment screening and insurance underwriting Underwriting 1. The process by which investment bankers raise investment capital from investors on behalf of corporations and governments that are issuing securities (both equity and debt). 2. The process of issuing insurance policies. . iFLEET's strategic partnership with DAC will result in a portfolio of integrated, value-added offerings to FleetJobs customers. The services include criminal, employment and DMV DMV abbr. Department of Motor Vehicles histories, Social Security screening and CDLIS CDLIS Commercial Driver's License Information System review and others. "DAC has extensive experience in developing data sources that are invaluable to the transportation industry. Immediate access to our proprietary databases and information provided in consumer reports gives recruiters the tools necessary to fulfill ful·fill also ful·fil tr.v. ful·filled, ful·fill·ing, ful·fills also ful·fils 1. To bring into actuality; effect: fulfilled their promises. 2. DOT requirements while uncovering items omitted from the application," said Billie Meador, president of DAC Services. "With DAC Services, FleetJobs improves business recruiting processes and enables the recruiter to transform basic candidate data into useable information quickly and cost effectively, lowering the total cost of operations. Trucking companies using FleetJobs services will be able to focus on qualified applicants and spend less time on applicants who don't meet hiring standards." FleetJobs subscribers also benefit from direct access to comprehensive search applications databases, including those powered by industry leaders TruckNet, eTrucker.net and 1-800-Drivers. TruckNet (www.trucknet.com), a division of iFLEET, is the online, interactive community providing information and services to enhance the professional and personal lives of truck drivers, owner-operators, small fleet owners and their families. "Over the years, TruckNet has been extremely successful in building a direct relationship with the driver market," said Craig Zwiener, General Manager, TruckNet. "Because of our intimate knowledge of the trucking community, the TruckNet service hub has the capability to offer FleetJobs subscribers access to comprehensive driver databases that provide the most tangible value in the recruitment process." Randall Publishing's eTrucker.net (www.etrucker.net) is the premier online news and information Web portal See portal. for the trucking industry, serving the needs of owner-operators, company drivers, fleet owners and manufacturers. Through a cooperative arrangement with eTrucker.net, FleetJobs becomes even more robust, giving its users a broad array of information to help customers operate competitively in today's information society. Metro Network's 1-800-DRIVERS, the pioneer of the phone-based trucking job board, now is available on the Internet at www.1800drivers.com. An interface is planned to allow FleetJobs subscribers access to the 1-800-DRIVERS databases through the Internet. "Our sole focus always has been to provide the highest quality job resources to the trucking community," said Jim O'Neill James Leo (Jim) O'Neill (February 23, 1893 - September 5, 1976) was a backup shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Washington Senators. He batted and threw right handed. , vice president/general manager, 1-800-DRIVERS. "Giving FleetJobs customers the option to select 1-800-DRIVERS as a source for job applications is a logical extension of our strategy to extend our service offerings through strategic partnerships." iFLEET Customers Benefit from FleetJobs The first implementations of FleetJobs have been with a select set of fleet partners, including Barr-Nunn Transportation, Inc. and Schanno Transportation, Inc. whose managers are advising iFLEET on ongoing product development. Barr-Nunn Transportation, headquartered Granger, IA had tapped job boards for several years to find applications. Barr-Nunn had been working on recruiting business process improvement for some time, but had not found software that would help them filter through hundreds of potential candidates quickly and efficiently. "The front end filters in FleetJobs will enable us to avoid significant time wasted on inappropriate candidates," said Doug Albrecht, director of recruiting for Barr-Nunn. "What we particularly like is that FleetJobs will enhance and, ultimately, integrate with our other systems." Schanno Transportation, a mid-sized trucking company based in Eagan, Minnesota Eagan is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, and is a thriving suburb of the Twin Cities metropolitan area located approximately 15 miles southeast of downtown Minneapolis. , has been instrumental in refining refining, any of various processes for separating impurities from crude or semifinished materials. It includes the finer processes of metallurgy, the fractional distillation of petroleum into its commercial products, and the purifying of cane, beet, and maple sugar the FleetJobs features. "We worked with FLEETJobs for about six weeks, and our results already have been excellent," said Mary Alfano, recruiting director of Schanno Transportation. "We put the program through its paces, testing its functions and using its task management features to help us find and hire quality owner operators." The Recruiting Future with FleetJobs In line with its philosophy of continuous development of its ASP offerings, iFLEET is planning a version of FleetJobs for small fleets with more limited hiring process requirements, but with the same need for retaining high quality drivers. "FleetJobs is the 21st century replacement for traditional media approaches and manual contact methods that have been inadequate in dealing with the tight driver and mechanic labor market labor market A place where labor is exchanged for wages; an LM is defined by geography, education and technical expertise, occupation, licensure or certification requirements, and job experience . Events, ads, bonuses and special benefits attract drivers in the short term, but they merely churn churn: see butter. people through the system," said David Hoppens, general manager of iFLEET.net. "When a fleet manager faces driver turnover rates that can exceed 80 to 100 percent or more per year, new methods are called for. FleetJobs is a significantly better way to find, hire and retain the drivers and mechanics whose needs and skills match the opportunities." FleetJobs is available with minimal up-front investment and involves a simple `pay as you go' fee structure, based on the size and needs of the fleet customer. Information on the new service offering is available at www.ifleet.net. About iFLEET, Inc. iFLEET, Inc. is a leader in providing information technology to the commercial and automotive fleet industry. It provides Web-enabled services for a growing list of customers including leading Fortune 500 companies. Based in Atlanta, Georgia Georgia, country, Asia Georgia (jôr`jə), Georgian Sakartvelo, Rus. Gruziya, officially Republic of Georgia, republic (2005 est. pop. 4,677,000), c.26,900 sq mi (69,700 sq km), in W Transcaucasia. , the company also has offices and 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 Lebanon, Missouri
Lebanon is a city in Laclede County, Missouri, United States. The population was 12,155 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Laclede CountyGR6. . Technology development offices are located 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. . The company has approximately $50 million in revenues and employs nearly 450 associates. iFLEET can be found online at www.ifleet.net. High resolution downloads of the iFLEET and TruckNet logos and other graphics can be accessed via http://www.trucknet.com/logos/. Contact Information for our Partners:
-- AtWork Technologies: 1-800-331-9175 and www.atworktech.com
-- DAC Services: 1-800-331-9175 and www.dacservices.com
-- Randall Publishing: 1-800-633-5953 and www.etrucker.net
-- 1-800-Drivers: 1-800-374-8377 and www.1800drivers.com
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