Knight Transportation Selects Terion's FleetView 3 Trailer Management System
PLANO, Texas--June 9, 2005--Terion, the leading provider of trailer fleet management systems with over 85,000 devices installed, today announced that Knight Transportation has purchased FleetView 3(R), Terion's patented Cargo Sensor, and Tractor ID for its entire fleet of trailers and tractors. FleetView 3 will enable Knight to increase trailer utilization, reduce trailer-to-tractor ratio, improve cargo security, reduce fuel expense, and increase driver satisfaction -- among other benefits. FleetView 3 will be fully integrated into Knight's AS/400 dispatch and operations software to create a seamless working environment for its management personnel."Knight Transportation is one of the best run transportation companies in the industry as evidenced by their inclusion on Forbes magazine's prestigious list "The 200 Best Small Companies" for the 10th consecutive year," said Ken Cranston, President and CEO of Terion. "The deployment of FleetView 3 is an example of Knight leveraging state-of-the-art technology to improve bottom-line results while improving customer service."
"Knight tested several trailer tracking products for over a year before selecting Terion," stated Kevin Knight, Chairman and CEO of Knight Transportation. "We determined that Terion's FleetView 3 product is significantly ahead of its competition as it offers a more accurate cargo sensor that measures the full length of the trailer, motion sensor intelligence resident in the unit, as well as the ability to enhance the security of our customers cargo. FleetView was the clear choice of our operations group. We will implement FleetView 3 in our fleet as quickly as possible in order to begin delivering the operational improvements to the organization."
About FleetView 3
FleetView 3 provides a comprehensive trailer fleet management system that allows transportation companies to maximize efficiencies associated with trailer fleet operations by combining a high-bandwidth digital wireless path with intelligent messaging and sensor capabilities. Typical benefits associated with FleetView include an increase in trailer utilization and a reduced trailer-to-tractor ratio. Information is provided to the user over the Internet through Terion's patented hardware and software design. The design integrates GPS and digital CDMA cellular technology for comprehensive coverage throughout the United States and Canada.
FleetView 3 can be installed on dry vans, flatbeds, and refrigerated trailers. The product communicates real-time trailer location and event status when the trailer is tethered or untethered, including an accurate determination of loaded or unloaded status with FleetView's patented Cargo Sensor. Remote monitoring of the refrigerated trailer's microprocessor is also available with FleetView 3. The system uniquely supports over-the-air software downloads for software upgrades allowing for product enhancements without the time and expense associated with taking the trailer out of service.
About Terion, Inc.
Terion, Inc. (www.terion.com) is a leading two-way wireless data communication and information solution provider for mobile and remote business-to-business applications focusing on the transportation industry. Terion provides value-added products and services, robust application content software accessed through the Internet, and reliable, high-quality hardware designed specifically for its target markets.