October 18, 2001
Aether Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:AETH), a leading provider of wireless data products and services, today announced that Accelerated Freight Group, Inc., an Alabama-based motor carrier has selected Aether MobileMax2,(TM) Aether's wireless communications system, for its fleet.
By enhancing communication between drivers and fleet managers, the Aether MobileMax2 system will help Accelerated Freight Group to increase the level of customer service and improve overall productivity and efficiency of its fleet.
Accelerated Freight Group, which provides truckload services across the 48 contiguous states, plans to complete installations by the end of the fourth quarter of 2001.
Aether MobileMax2 automatically switches between terrestrial-based and satellite communication pathways without driver or dispatcher intervention to ensure complete coverage and cost-efficient communications.
The MobileMax2 data terminal transmits data messages and GPS position reports over both satellite and terrestrial communication pathways and provides data on vehicle fault codes and driver performance.
This information allows companies to evaluate individual driver and vehicle performance, notify operations when a vehicle engine exceeds specified parameters, and calculate the distance vehicles travel in each state. Accelerated Freight Group will use this data to develop cost-saving techniques such as managing drivers' idle time, as well as preventing damage to its vehicles.
"On any given day, our fleet is dispersed all across the country," said Rob Bowman, President of Accelerated Freight Group. "Aether MobileMax2 gave us the best possible coverage of our entire fleet at the most reasonable cost."
"Accelerated sought a comprehensive system that could provide complete coverage across its fleet and their choice of MobileMax2 reinforces the strength and diversity of this solution," said Bill Hannon, vice president for Aether's Transportation and Logistics Division. "We're pleased that Aether's MobileMax2 has proven to meet the needs of yet another nationwide carrier."
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