Groendyke Transport, Inc. to Keep Fleet InTouch
Groendyke Is Latest Fleet to Join SiriCOMM's Direct Marketing Efforts
JOPLIN, Mo., Dec. 13 -- SiriCOMM, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SIRC) , an applications service provider and nationwide broadband wireless network operator serving the highway transportation industry, today announced that Groendyke Transport, Inc., one of the nation's largest tank-truck carriers, has agreed to market InTouch to its driver fleet.
SiriCOMM recently introduced Fleet InTouch, a direct marketing program that enables truck fleets to market InTouch accounts directly to their drivers. Groendyke joins a growing list of fleets participating in the program.
Groendyke, based in Enid, OK, employs 988 drivers that safely deliver a variety of bulk transportation and logistic services ranging from chemicals and petroleum to food grade products. Groendyke purchases fuel for its trucks at Pilot Travel Centers and Love's Travel Stops, two travel centers chains that feature the SiriCOMM Wi-Fi Hot Spot network.
"Transporting bulk products requires a dedicated team of qualified professional drivers. In order to attract and retain the best drivers, our core value remains to provide drivers with services that deliver clear benefit to their life on the road," commented Dan Buckley, vice president and chief information officer for Groendyke. "We see wireless Internet access through InTouch offering real advantages that our drivers will appreciate."
About Groendyke
As one of the largest tank-truck carriers in the nation, Groendyke Transport brings the assurance of size, strength, and 73 years of expertise to bulk commodity shipping operations. The Heil Trophy is a prestigious trophy awarded by the National Tank Carriers association to the tank carrier with the best overall safety record and safety programs in the country. Groendyke has been awarded the Heil Trophy an industry leading six times.
About SiriCOMM
SiriCOMM is an application service provider specializing in wireless Internet connectivity and productivity applications tailored to the transportation industry. By providing both network access and a robust application host platform, SiriCOMM delivers a responsive and convenient way for all industry stakeholders to interact with information needed on a regular basis. The company uses Wi-Fi technologies to create hot spots at locations convenient to highway travel. More information including network locations is available at http://www.siricomm.com/ .
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