1. Summitt Trucking Switches to Blue Tree Systems
Advanced and unique features of the R:COM solution are proving highly effective
for tractor and trailer operations
Roanoke, Virginia – January 29, 2014– Blue Tree Systems, Inc. a provider of
trailer tracking, reefer monitoring and fleet management solutions, today
announced that Summitt Trucking, LLC is switching its fleet to the R:COM fleet
management system. The transportation and logistics services provider is using
Blue Tree Systems’ R:COM tracking and management capabilities on all tractors
and trailers.
“We’ve been using mobile communications for many years, and therefore had
high expectations of what these solutions should offer,” said David L. Summitt,
president & owner of Summitt Trucking. “After careful review, we decided to
switch to Blue Tree Systems based on the comprehensive nature of its R:COM
solution and its integration with TMW, particularly its auto arrive/depart
functionality. R:COM’s unique ability to provide a full suite of products for EOBR
and driver performance monitoring, refrigerated trailer management as well as
dry van trailer tracking provides a comprehensive and complete solution that
meets all of our needs.”
Founded in 2003, Clarksville, Indiana-based Summitt Trucking is a family owned
and operated asset-based transportation and logistics company. Through steady
growth and acquisitions, the carrier has expanded, and now provides dry and
refrigerated truckload, as well as expedited service to customers throughout the
48 states and Canada.
Summitt Trucking is installing its entire fleet of more than 150 tractors, 475 dry
vans and 75 reefers with R:COM systems, including adding the solution to new
units at the factory. All trailer units are equipped with sensors to monitor and
track the deployment of the newly installed ATDynamics TrailerTail aerodynamic
devices This new capability to monitor the TrailerTail while in movement is the
result of a partnership between Blue Tree Systems and ATDynamics Inc.
The ease of installation of the Blue Tree Systems in-cab technology on the fleet’s
tractors allows all installations to take place in the carrier’s shop. Typical
installation time for a complete R:COM EOBR system is less than one hour. The
R:COM system then provides tracking and trip reporting for Summitt Trucking,
turn-by-turn Navigation, Messaging and workflow functions between the driver
and TMS. Also, all the data provided from both refrigerated and dry van trailers
including trailer status information, and refrigeration unit settings and integrated
to Summitt through TMWSuite®.

2. “By switching to Blue Tree Systems’ dry van, refrigerated trailer and tractor
systems, along with the latest aerodynamic device deployment sensors, Summitt
Trucking has become a full scale user of Blue Tree Systems technology while
taking a leading position of using next-generation technology,” said L. T. "Chip"
Powell, director of US operations at Blue Tree Systems. “We are very pleased
that they have chosen to use R:COM to meet all of their operational and
customer service needs.”
About Blue Tree Systems Ltd.
Blue Tree Systems, established in 1995, provides the R:COM Fleet Management
solution to both U.S. and European markets. The comprehensive system
includes a range of features designed to maximize fleet efficiency and improve
customer service. Capabilities of the solution can be selected to meet any variety
of operational requirements, and allow fleets to more efficiently manage assets
and lower operating costs by making effective decisions that result in improved
business operations, fleet flexibility and higher service levels. For more
information, visit www.bluetreesystems.com.
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