Interstate Batteries, Fleet Locate and Joe Gibbs Combine Forces to Deliver Next Generation Fleet Management Solutions
Interstate's Proven Power Sourcing Strategies Provide
Competitive Advantage for GPS Products
Dallas, TX April 11, 2011 - Interstate Batteries, the No. 1
replacement brand battery in North America, is expanding on its
two-decade relationship with Joe Gibbs by partnering with
FleetLocate by Joe Gibbs Driven as their new power source
for their prominent line of GPS tracking devices. With a strong
power source partner in Interstate Batteries, FleetLocate is poised
to deliver the most dependable long life GPS device in the
marketplace. Interstate has helped power Gibbs' NASCAR race team
for 20 years, and this new initiative with FleetLocate has
positioned this group to become the fleet management industry
leader.
Joe Gibbs and his "Joe Gibbs Driven" platform launched
the fleet solution in July 2010 by partnering with FleetLocate,
which is a division of PROCON Fleet Services LLC, a subsidiary of
one of largest providers in mobile resource management in the
marketplace. FleetLocate provides partner driven fleet solutions
for small and enterprise-sized businesses designed to provide real
-time monitoring, while bringing a high-performance product at a
low price.
The mobile asset market potential within the transportation
sector is enormous. The challenge for this market is continuous
on-demand power sourcing for the trailers, intermodal containers
and all non-powered resources. The engineers from Interstate
Batteries and FleetLocate are experiencing success in designing
solutions to conquer this challenge. Interstate Batteries has
created an extended power source solution for FleetLocate's GPS
devices provided for vehicles, trucks, trailers and any non-powered
assets. FleetLocate and Interstate Batteries have combined
engineering resources to revolutionize this industry. These new
self- powered long life batteries open up new applications for
FleetLocate's GPS tracking technologies. These extended life
batteries will transform the commercial GPS industry with batteries
lasting multiple years while providing continuous on demand asset
management. The product will be integrated into the FleetLocate GPS
device and will be available commercially through Interstate's
distribution networks of All Battery Centers and Interstate
Batteries distributors and dealers. This association offers an
opportunity for Interstate Batteries to provide a solution
applicable to any size fleet. The units offered by FleetLocate have
an integrated technology which can also alert when a vehicle
battery is low. Through its comprehensive distribution network,
Interstate Batteries will provide fleet administrators with nearby
locations where the batteries can be serviced or replaced.
"We believe these two battery initiatives can have a significant
impact on the bottom line for fleet managers," Interstate Batteries
National Sales Manager Joe Padilla said. "Reducing
battery replacement costs for fleet GPS systems by supplying a
longer lasting battery and providing convenient battery replacement
locations will save time and money for companies."
"This is the first partnership of this magnitude that FeetLocate
has associated with, and we couldn't be more excited about what it
will do for our clients. Bringing Interstate Batteries on board
with FleetLocate will ultimately benefit our clients around the
country with their asset management operations by omitting any
power loss situations, helping to control operational costs and
effectively manage their assets," states Steve Blair, VP of
Enterprise Sales, FleetLocate.
Interstate Batteries will initially introduce the two concepts
to commercial customers through Interstate All Battery Centers and
Interstate Batteries distributor locations in Charlotte, N.C., and
Atlanta. Customers may request a FleetLocate consultation through
those Interstate outlets and eventually at all Interstate Batteries
retail and dealer locations.
About Interstate Batteries
Founded in 1952 and based in Dallas, Texas, Interstate Batteries is
composed of a privately held group of companies who sell, market,
and distribute all types of batteries and related products. Its
member companies operate retail All Battery Center stores, provide
franchising opportunity and support, and distribution through a
state-of-the-art distribution center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Interstate Batteries also provides products and services for motive
and critical power needs through PowerCare Service and Solutions,
Inc. Interstate Batteries is "#1 in Batteries," best known for its
system of nearly 300 distributors who service more than 200,000
locations selling automotive, marine/RV, commercial and other types
of SLI products throughout the United States, Canada and select
international locations. Since Interstate's beginnings, recycling
batteries has been a key part of the services the company offers.
Last year alone, Interstate returned more than a billion pounds of
lead acid batteries to government-regulated smelters across the
United States for recycling. Interstate Batteries also offers
batteries and information online at www.interstatebatteries.com.
About PROCON Fleet Services
FleetLocate is part of PROCON Fleet Services, LLC., headquartered
in Irvine, CA, and is part of the PROCON group of companies, which
collectively is one of the world's largest providers of MRM
products and services. Offering fully customizable SaaS (Software
as a Service) solutions. With leading market positions in the
Subprime Automotive Finance industry, Small Company Fleet, and
Enterprise Fleet, PROCON continues to grow globally. Solutions host
an abundance of feature sets allowing users to effortlessly locate
and control their assets across the globe by providing a globally
managed, wireless data network. These products reduce the costs,
complexities and risks associated with managing mobile assets and
people.
FleetLocate has partnered with Joe Gibbs Driven to
create an exclusive array of products and services directly
relating to the fleet industry. Media Contact: FleetLocate, David
Meyer 1.865.694.2704 www.fleetlocate.com
About Joe Gibbs Driven
Joe Gibbs Driven was established to bring high performance
solutions to the marketplace powered by a brand of integrity. When
products and solutions have the JoeGibbs Driven mark attached
to them, you can be sure of top quality with economies of scale
pricing.