VanKam Freightways Selects WebTech Wireless Fleet Management Services
BURNABY, British Columbia--April 20, 2004--WebTech Wireless (TSX VENTURE: WEW), today announced that VanKam Freightways, a leading North American transportation service provider, has equipped over 200 vehicles with WebTech Wireless' tracking and fleet management solution. The company is using the solution to monitor and locate their vehicles in real-time, as well as utilize WebTech's comprehensive management reports to assist in more efficient routing schedules."Originally, VanKam's WebTech-enabled fleet consisted of 56 vehicles," said Anwar Sukkarie, President and CEO of WebTech Wireless. "Today's total of over 200 vehicles is a testament to the critical role our solution plays in creating business efficiencies."
"Staying on top of where our vehicles are at all times has resulted in more efficient use of our resources," Said Mark Grieve, Vice President Pricing, VanKam Freightways. "Positively impacting our bottom-line."
The WebTech Wireless Fleet Management solution provides comprehensive mapping and reporting capabilities, which allow businesses to compare corporate standards against actual events. Organizations can use this data to both schedule and price more effectively, ultimately improving their bottom-line.
"VanKam continuously strives to improve how we do business," added Mr. Grieve. "WebTech's scalable solution makes this possible today and is a great platform for future enhancements; an ideal fit with VanKam's long term vision."
The benefits of the WebTech Wireless Fleet Management Solution are significant. They include decreased payroll, increased productivity and revenue as well as decreased vehicle wear and tear. Using resources more efficiently results in an extremely rapid return on investment.
WebTech will be demonstrating the strengths of its Quadrant Solution for the trucking industry at Truck World 2004, April 22 through 24, International Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Hall 2, Booth 228A.
About WebTech Wireless Inc.
WebTech Wireless Inc. (TSX VENTURE:WEW) is a global Wireless Services Provider that develops, manufactures, and delivers turnkey wireless solutions designed to improve the productivity and profitability of large and small commercial fleets. WebTech products include wireless hardware and software services running on cellular and satellite networks, and include Automatic Vehicle Location, Mapping, Reporting, Vehicle Maintenance, Driver Status, In-vehicle Telemetry, Messaging, In-vehicle Navigation, and wireless application and Internet connectivity. WebTech is currently providing devices and services worldwide in over twenty-five countries covering five continents. WebTech's scalable solutions are used by a broad range of small, medium and Fortune 500 companies.
About VanKam Freightways Ltd.
Headquartered in Burnaby, BC, VanKam Freightways is the largest regional carrier in BC. 100 % family owned and operated, the company provides LTL and truckload freight service to and from all points in British Columbia. VanKam provides regular service to Alberta, Eastern Canada and the continental U.S. through a network of quality service partners.
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