Terion Integrates FleetView Trailer Tracking with Add On Systems
PLANO, Texas--May 1, 20060, 2006--Terion, Inc. and Add On Systems, Inc. announced today that they have completed the first phase of a web-services integration for AS400 dispatch applications. The joint development uses features found in Terion's FleetView(R) trailer tracking system -- including intelligent event capturing and reporting technologies -- to power Add On Systems' Trailer Monitoring and Management (TMMi) application, which features Trailer Detention and Find Trailer modules.Add On Systems and Terion developed the integration for carriers that use the iSeries (AS/400) platform. With the new solution, trailer information is transferred via web services from the Terion web site to Add On Systems' iSeries platform. The link ties the host dispatch system to the tractor's mobile communication system -- thereby simplifying the process of tracking a trailer for usage, location, history or status. The system is comprised of several optional sub modules, including Trailer Control, Trailer Pools, Trailer Alerts, Trailer Security, Trailer Utilization & Reporting and Trailer Detention.
"The joint development effort between Terion and Add On Systems has been hugely successful in leveraging the benefits of both technologies. This most recent collaboration increases our products' flexibility, speeds the transfer of information from trailer to dispatcher, and puts new tools in the hands of drivers that allow them to be more efficient and increase their revenue miles," said Terion president and CEO Ken Cranston.
About FleetView 3
FleetView 3 is a comprehensive trailer fleet management system that helps transportation companies maximize operating efficiencies. The product communicates real-time trailer location and event status when the trailer is tethered or untethered, and provides an accurate record of loaded or unloaded status by way of a patented Cargo Sensor. Typical benefits associated with FleetView include an increase in trailer utilization and a reduced trailer-to-tractor ratio.
The technology behind FleetView 3 combines a high-bandwidth digital wireless path with intelligent messaging and sensor capabilities. The design also incorporates GPS and digital CDMA cellular technology for seamless coverage. Using patented Terion hardware and software, information is delivered to the user over the Internet and/or through integration with popular dispatch applications. A unique feature to FleetView 3 is that it also supports over-the-air software downloads for upgrades and enhancements -- which eliminates the time and expense associated with taking a trailer out of service. FleetView 3 can be installed on dry vans, flatbeds, and refrigerated trailers -- which can be monitored remotely.
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.
About Add On Systems
Add On Systems (www.addonsystems.com) is the leader in developing and integrating iSeries (AS/400) transportation management software for the trucking industry. Add On specializes in providing consulting services, training, custom programming services and high quality add-on software applications for the trucking industry. Add On Systems software helps reduce lost driving time, reduce costly out-of-route miles and improve equipment utilization. There are over 150 truckload carriers that use the Add On Systems applications. Add On associates have over 300 years of trucking industry experience.