2007

2007 Winner Profile

Pitt Ohio Express

  • Project Description: Pitt Ohio Express integrated PeopleNet, an off-the-shelf wireless solution, with the company's existing operational systems, cellular and GPS-based data, communications systems, and a custom-built dispatch system. The $1.5 million system, used to track vehicle efficiency and driver performance, was rolled out enterprisewide. It is expected to save the less-than-truckload carrier approximately $5 million in fuel costs, $1 million in dispatch costs and $450,000 in other efficiencies.
  • Project type: Technology/Infrastructure/Mobile
  • CIO: $model.cio100.cioFirstName Sullivan, VP, Information Technology and Services
  • CEO: Chuck Hammel, Company Owner
  • Headquarters: Pittsburgh, Pa.
  • Industry: Automotive/Transportation
  • Revenue (2006): $243 million
  • Website: www.PittOhio.com
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