An Update from the General Manager of VIM
Art Ellermann                                                             

June 2010                                     

         May saw pool utilization at 68% for 20 foot units, 87% for 40 foot units, and 86% for 45 foot units. Overall utilization was 87% for all chassis sectors.
   
          HRCP II had all chassis that were in storage put back into service to accomadate the increase in demand during this year's peak season.  As of March 1, 2010, the demand has increased and we have gone out to member lines who are the most over utilized to begin adding chassis.  The overall fleet numbers will be monitored going forward to see if other lines may need to add chassis as well.  The excess charge that was put on hold in July 2009 has been reinstated effective January 2010 billing.  This was approved by the HRCP II board of directors in a meeting held October 22, 2009.

          Drivers must still pay close attention to inbound TIR's which may direct them to the T-9 or AP-17 damaged areas for chassis that are being removed from the pool for age, offhire, expired plates, etc.  

           Hours of operations for the Interchange Facilities at NIT and PMT have been changed.  Commencing Monday, October 5th, 2009, VIT will temporarily adjust the gate hours at NIT and PMT to 6 AM to 6 PM. Dispatches for containers will cease at 5 PM and for reefers at 4:30 PM. Drivers must be checked in at the Transfer Zone by 5:30 PM to be serviced.  NNMT hours will be 8 AM -12 PM and 1-5 PM, M-F.  NNMT will be closed on all non-restricted holidays unless overtime labor is authorized.