News Release
Interstate Distributor Co. Chooses McLeod Software
Diversified carrier adopts McLeod's LoadMaster enterprise management and Document Imaging solutions
Birmingham, Ala. – January 15, 2008 –
McLeod Software announced today that it will partner with Interstate Distributor Co. (IDC), one of the largest privately owned truckload carriers in the United States. The partnership will be an innovative, multi-phase initiative that will replace IDC's current operating system with McLeod's LoadMaster® enterprise management and Document Imaging system.
The two organizations will implement McLeod's comprehensive technology that will include several new modules such as Container Module for Truckload and the LoadMaster Symphony Mobile Communication interface. The new modules will be hosted on an IBM System i (AS400) platform.
"After extensive evaluation, we found McLeod's LoadMaster and Document Imaging systems to be the most advanced transportation management solutions available," said Travis George, director of information technology at IDC. "These products, and especially the LoadMaster system's Graphical User Interface design, will provide gains in our daily workflow productivity as well as reduce the training curve for new employees."
The LoadMaster and Document Imaging systems will interface with IDC's existing fuel optimization, cost analysis and maintenance management software, as well as its current mobile communication systems. "The fact that McLeod's systems were able to easily integrate with our existing packages was a huge deciding factor for us and we are especially impressed with the ongoing development of LoadMaster," stated George. "From the start, we have been able to have open, honest discussions with McLeod about our expectations and we appreciate their willingness to work with us."
"Using our LoadMaster and document imaging systems, as well as other new modules we've developed, Interstate Distributor Co. will quickly realize measurable productivity gains," said Rick Halbrooks, vice president of sales & marketing for McLeod Software. "We are pleased to count Interstate as a customer and look forward to meeting their growing needs for many years to come."
About Interstate Distributor Co.
Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, Interstate Distributor Co. is a leading provider of transportation services. Services include local, regional and transcontinental coverage, specialized, heavy haul and refrigerated equipment, dedicated fleets, and intermodal and logistics management services. With terminal and yard facilities located in all major markets throughout the United States, Western Canada and the Mexican border industry, IDC has grown to establish a national presence in the transportation industry. Established in 1933, IDC currently has over 4,000 employees and is one of the largest privately owned carriers in the United States. For more information visit Interstate Distributor Co. at www.intd.com.
About McLeod Software
McLeod Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software for trucking, logistics and brokerage firms throughout North America. Specifically developed for the trucking industry, McLeod offers dispatch, accounting, and document imaging products that give transportation-related companies the ability to increase their efficiencies, while reducing costs. McLeod Software's integrated best-in-class software products include LoadMaster®, PowerBroker™ and McLeod Document Imaging. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the company serves over 500 companies. For more information, contact us toll free at 877-362-5363 or visit us at www.mcleodsoftware.com
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