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| Zimmerman Truck Lines, Inc. Selects Expert Fuel and Out-of-Route/ETA Software from Integrated |
| 09.15.2003 |
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Zimmerman Truck Lines, Inc., a family owned and operated business providing industry leading transportation since 1984, has licensed Expert Fuel® and Out-of-Route/Estimated Time of Arrival Alert® (OOR/ETA Alert) transportation software from Integrated Decision Support Corporation (Integrated) to save on fuel costs, reduce out-of-route miles, and to monitor fleet security.
Expert Fuel is the premier real-time fuel optimization program providing drivers with guidance on the route to run and the fuel stops to make in order to maximize fuel savings and minimize out-of-route miles. Customers can expect a savings of 4 to 11 cents per gallon per truck, and more when fuel prices are high. Expert Fuel considers all relevant fuel issues including tax and network implications, route, terminal fueling & tank fill policies and driver amenities all within seconds and at the time of dispatch. OOR/ETA Alert is a real-time management tool that interfaces with Expert Fuel and the mobile communications system to determine if a driver is out-of-route and/or is going to be late. OOR/ETA Alert doubles return on investment by tracking high-value cargo and hazmat security while reducing costs in out-of-route miles. OOR/ETA Alert also offers proactive swap opportunities for improving equipment and driver utilization and customer service.
"We see Integrated's optimization software as a competitive differentiator. It's another way to maximize our return on investment in mobile communications and dispatch technology," said Ron Zimmerman, President and CEO of Zimmerman Truck Lines. "These systems will offer us even greater ability to provide on-time, economical, safe, and secure service to our customers."
"Our software is engineered to drive profitability while meeting customer demands," said Kevin Smith, Area Sales Manager for Integrated. "We are pleased to work with Zimmerman and are committed to supporting their business goals."
About Zimmerman Truck Lines, Inc.
Founded in 1984, Zimmerman Truck Lines has built its reputation on excellent customer service, top-notch drivers, state-of-the art equipment, investments in leading-edge technology, and superior job performance. CEO and President, Ron Zimmerman maintains these high standards through day-to-day monitoring of company performance. The Zimmerman fleet of 225 power units along with 350 van and flatbed trailers continues to grow and create new driver opportunities as well as provide greater customer support. The main goal of the company is to meet and exceed their customers' and drivers' needs and expectations. Visit www.ztlinc.com for more information.
About Integrated Decision Support Corporation
Integrated Decision Support Corporation (Integrated) is celebrating 25 years as a leading provider of decision support software for the truckload carrier, serving customers representing over 70000 power units and the "Top 100" carrier market. Integrated is recognized as a pioneer in the industry and for developing innovative software technologies that include the first power-to-load match in 1978. Integrated is committed to providing customers with a strategic advantage in increasing profitability through the use of optimization-based decision support software such as Netwise®, Netwise400®, Match Advice®, Expert Fuel® and Out-of-Route/ETA Alert®. For more information, visit www.idscnet.com.
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