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Subcontracting Concepts, Inc. and Datatrac Corporation Partner for eLLIANCE Industry Conference

GLENS FALLS, N.Y.--Sept. 19, 2006--Subcontracting Concepts, Inc.,(SCI) a wholly owned subsidiary of Coach Industries Group, Inc. ("Coach") (OTCBB:CIGI), the nation's leading third-party administrator of Independent Contractors in the Courier Industry, is pleased to announce another milestone in its partnership with Datatrac Corporation, a leading provider of software solutions for the expedited freight industry.

The partnership includes a dedicated interface between Datatrac's courier information and SCI's settlement processing system. The interface will include settlement summary information and detailed delivery data to be incorporated directly into SCI's settlement system and can be integrated directly on settlement reports provided to Independent Owner Operator Couriers.

"This link represents a tremendous step forward for our clients. The ability to interface between our systems will allow a streamlined flow of information between our clients and SCI. This process will cut down on processing time as well as provide valuable information for our couriers," said SCI VP Scott Lefebvre, adding, "In addition this partnership will open additional marketing opportunities between our companies."

"Having a direct integration between our systems and SCI adds great value for our mutual customers," said Garland Duvall, Datatrac's CEO. "Providing all the necessary electronic integrations our customers need to do business most efficiently is Datatrac's primary focus, and this link with SCI is a key component in that strategy."

Datatrac is holding its 18th Annual eLLIANCE Conference September 24th through September 26th in Atlanta, GA. This conference will bring together a diverse gathering of professionals from every segment of the transportation industry. Rob Slack, SCI's Chief Operating Officer will be featured as the keynote speaker this year and his speech will cover several timely topics:

-- Customers are better connected than ever before and expect continually increasing levels of service

-- Technology is continuing to become more a part of the business and changes every day

-- Government regulation continues to become more complex and invasive

-- Risk factors threaten to overwhelm businesses that aren't adequately prepared

-- How does a business owner keep up? How do they get on top of the changes and stay there?

During the conference, attendees will have the opportunity to meet and interact with a variety of technology vendors to learn about latest advances. Key representatives from leading freight forwarding, air freight, trucking, courier and shipping companies will be in attendance. Informative sessions on current topics of concern throughout the transportation logistics industry will feature knowledgeable panelists and speakers who understand current courier business issues.

For information regarding this interface or eLLIANCE 2006, feel free to contact SCI at 800-821-5344 or Datatrac at 800-827-2677.

About Coach Industries Group, Inc.

Coach Industries Group, Inc. (OTCBB:CIGI) ("Coach"), is a holding company focused on providing financial services to Commercial Fleet Operators.

About Subcontracting Concepts Inc. (SCI)

SCI is a contract administrator and outsourced provider of courier and trucking drivers to the expedited transportation industries and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Coach Industries Group, Inc. (OTCBB:CIGI) focusing on providing financial services to Commercial Fleet Operators.

About Datatrac

Datatrac has been helping shippers, freight forwarders and delivery service companies grow revenues by maximizing logistics efficiency since 1977. More than 300 customers -- including eight of the top 10 expedited delivery companies -- use their software solutions to compete more effectively. With their real-time eTrac logistics network, Datatrac is driving the industry to remove paper from the delivery cycle from initial order to eventual reconciliation and settlement. This increased efficiency directly impacts financial measurements through improved productivity and reduced Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). Datatrac's practical applications are enhanced by GPS and wireless technologies for all parties in the logistics chain. To learn more, please visit http://www.datatrac.com or call 800-827-2677.

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