News Release
McLeod Software Announces Integration of PC*MILER 22
Latest routing, mileage and mapping software from ALK Technologies enhances McLeod’s LoadMaster® IX and PowerBroker™ II solutions
Birmingham, ALabama – December 3, 2008
– McLeod Software, a leading provider of dispatch, accounting and operations fleet management software, announced that it has completed the integration of the 22nd annual upgrade of PC*MILER® from ALK Technologies, Inc. The latest versions of ALK’s routing, mileage and mapping software solutions provide enhanced capabilities for McLeod’s LoadMaster® IX and PowerBroker™ II transportation management systems.
“With the integration of the newest solutions from ALK Technologies, our freight brokerage and motor carrier customers will have enhanced routing and mapping capabilities to go along with our enterprise solutions,” said Tom McLeod, president and CEO of McLeod Software. “PC*MILER 22 is the latest in a series of enhancements to our products that will improve a carrier's or freight broker’s ability to manage business processes for optimum efficiency and profitability.”
PC*MILER 22 includes an update of map data related to truck restrictions, including an 84 percent increase in truck-restricted roadway and a 159 percent increase in the number of truck restrictions and allowances.
“Our latest PC*MILER software and McLeod Software’s advanced enterprise systems will help our mutual customers maximize revenues and minimize costs,” said Roy Schijns, vice president of sales for PC*MILER Solutions at ALK Technologies. “By integrating these software solutions, clients will have accurate data at their fingertips which they can use to enhance productivity and efficiency in logistics, freight brokerage and carrier operations.”
McLeod’s transportation management systems include a strategic series of enhancements. New operational capabilities incorporated into PowerBroker II, a software solution for brokerage and third-party logistics providers introduced earlier this year, are designed to increase workflow speed and enable brokers to access the real-time data necessary to make more informed decisions. A key enhancement to PowerBroker II is a new Brokerage Web Portal incorporated into the system’s Internet Module that will streamline and speed the load-matching process for brokers and carriers alike. Similarly, LoadMaster IX now provides an exclusive option for keyword searching of a client’s database for easy access to needed information, enhancements designed to address the needs of multi-company operations, and several other advanced features, including new EDI capabilities.
About McLeod Software
McLeod Software is a leading provider of dispatch and accounting fleet management software, brokerage software and document imaging and management systems. Specifically developed for the trucking industry, McLeod’s innovative management solutions and services enable transportation companies to increase their efficiencies in all areas while reducing costs. McLeod Software's integrated best-in-class software products include LoadMaster IX, PowerBroker II, DocumentPower™ and HirePower™. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the company serves more than 500 carriers and brokers throughout North America. For more information, contact McLeod Software toll free at 877-362-5363 or visit www.McLeodSoftware.com.
About ALK Technologies, Inc.
Since 1979, ALK Technologies has developed innovative mobile navigation and transportation technology solutions. ALK's award-winning CoPilot® Live GPS software is the navigation- based services platform of choice for mobile operators, hardware OEMs and systems integrators globally. ALK's PC*MILER routing, mileage and mapping solutions are used by over 22,000 transportation, logistics and manufacturing companies worldwide. For more information on ALK Technologies, visit www.alk.com or www.alk.eu.com.
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