Maintenance-free, end-to-end solution provides real-time
visibility and control over transport operations
ROCHELLE PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 2016--
ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq:ORBC), a global provider of Machine-to-Machine
(M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, today announced that it
has been selected by L.J. Rogers Trucking, Inc. (L.J. Rogers) to provide
an industry-leading
asset tracking solution for its dry van trailer fleet. Headquartered
in Mebane, NC, L.J. Rogers focuses on full-service truckload
transportation and logistics support throughout the United States.
ORBCOMM’s end-to-end solution will provide wireless connectivity through
its proprietary hardware and a web-based reporting platform for optimal fleet
management.
L.J. Rogers is using ORBCOMM’s ruggedized telematics
system, which is self-powered with solar recharging technology for low
power consumption and long service life, eliminating the need for
frequent battery changes. ORBCOMM’s solution includes a robust web
application with data reporting and analytics capabilities to
increase in-transit visibility and security of L.J. Rogers’ dry van
trailers. ORBCOMM’s telematics solution also integrates with the McLeod
LoadMaster™ dispatch software platform, enabling L.J. Rogers to
capture near-real-time asset data for their fleet, including operational
condition, exception reporting and GPS position, through one
comprehensive system.
“ORBCOMM’s dry van trailer tracking system is taking hold in the
transportation industry, and we’re pleased that leading truckload
carriers like L.J. Rogers are investing in our solution for its unique
advantages and long-term ROI benefits,” said Marc Eisenberg, ORBCOMM’s
Chief Executive Officer. “With a very low cost of ownership, ORBCOMM’s
telematics solution is a must-have for transportation companies looking
to achieve cost controls while ensuring continuous access to trailer
location and status information.”
“ORBCOMM has exceeded our expectations in providing a reliable and
cost-effective asset tracking solution to help improve trailer
availability, reduce fleet operations costs and ensure the safety,
security and quality of our customers’ shipments from start to finish,”
said Brad King, Vice President of Operations with L.J. Rogers Trucking
Inc. “ORBCOMM’s complete telematics system was easy to install and
integrate with our back-office platform, enabling us to see immediate
benefits in optimizing our efficiency, performance and service levels
across our business.”
L.J. Rogers expects to complete deployment of ORBCOMM’s solution by the
second quarter of 2017.
About ORBCOMM Inc.
ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC) is a leading global provider of Machine-to-Machine
(M2M) communication solutions and the only commercial satellite
network dedicated to M2M. ORBCOMM’s unique combination of global
satellite, cellular and dual-mode network connectivity, hardware, web
reporting applications and software is the M2M industry’s most complete
service offering. Our solutions are designed to remotely track, monitor,
and control fixed and mobile assets in core vertical markets including
transportation & distribution, heavy equipment, industrial fixed assets,
oil & gas, maritime, mining and government.
With nearly 20 years of innovation and expertise in M2M, ORBCOMM has
more than 1.5 million subscribers with a diverse customer base including
premier OEMs such as Caterpillar Inc., Doosan Infracore America, Hitachi
Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., John Deere, Komatsu Ltd., and Volvo
Construction Equipment, as well as end-to-end solutions customers such
as C&S Wholesale, Canadian National Railways, CR England, Hub Group,
KLLM Transport Services, Marten Transport, Swift Transportation, Target,
Tropicana, Tyson Foods, Walmart and Werner Enterprises. For more
information, visit www.orbcomm.com.
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on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, and other documents,
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