News Release
McLeod Software Introduces mPhone
Cell phone solution offers cost-effective communications for fleets and owner-operators
Orlando, Florida. – October 22, 2007 –
McLeod Software, a leading provider of dispatch, accounting and enterprise management solutions for trucking and brokerage firms, today announced at the American Trucking Associations' Annual Management Conference & Exhibition, the mPhone™ mobile communications solution. The new cell phone application allows fleets and owner-operators to cost effectively use a variety of phones from Nextel and Sprint to reliably and securely communicate load, vehicle and delivery information.
Using subscriptions to the Qualcomm Mobility Services platform and voice and data cell phone plans from a nationwide carrier, mPhone integrates McLeod's LoadMaster® dispatch system through its LoadMaster Symphony Mobile Communications Module. The system is easily implemented at a low upfront cost because no additional hardware purchases are required.
"This is a very simple, yet comprehensive, solution for motor carriers and owner-operators," says Rick Halbrooks, vice president of sales & marketing for McLeod Software. "The same cell phone drivers already use on a daily basis can now be used to gather GPS location information, send priority pick-up details and load changes, reduce data entry requirements by sending trip status updates as well as other information that will help enhance business processes and improve customer service."
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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