Epes Carriers to Use SkyBitz to Increase Asset Efficiency and Security for Nearly 2,800 Trailers

November 3, 2009

Carrier Leader Partners with SkyBitz for Utilization and Security Gains

STERLING, Va., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyBitz®, the leading remote asset tracking and information management service provider, today announced that Epes Carriers, Inc. subsidiaries, Epes Transport System and Texas Star Express, are launching the SkyBitz asset tracking and cargo sensor solution for their fleet of approximately 2,800 trailers. Epes Transport and Texas Star are leading regional and long haul dry van truckload carriers transporting general commodities via their general truckload and dedicated services divisions.

Epes Transport System and Texas Star Express will now be able to drive more efficient asset utilization across their fleets and prepare their operations to better respond to changing economic and market conditions. With the SkyBitz solution, Epes Transport System and Texas Star Express will be positioned to provide improved asset allocation, total load visibility and improved logistics and security to their customers. In addition, Epes Transport System and Texas Star Express will also be able to manage their fleets through the easy-to-use SkyBitz InSight Web application to view assets in real-time and run customizable management and operational reports for each vehicle in the fleet.

"The SkyBitz GLS technology will help us affordably and quickly enhance our abilities for improved trailer utilization, trailer pool management, load visibility and added trailer and cargo security," said Michael Dunlap, President of Epes Carriers. "The real-time reporting capabilities will provide timely, accurate data to our front-line decision makers, making them more efficient and effective."

"We are proud to add Epes Carriers, Inc., as one of our key clients who has chosen SkyBitz to achieve better asset utilization," said SkyBitz President and CEO Homaira Akbari. "We are beginning to see a trend of industry leaders such as Epes who are looking to asset tracking in order to acquire the operational competitive edge for the economic recovery."

About Epes Carriers, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Founded in 1987, Epes Carriers, Inc. is a transportation holding company with multiple subsidiaries. Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Epes is the largest privately-owned transportation company in North Carolina. The Epes Carriers companies consistently provide all resources required to fulfill a commitment to excellence in customer service, safety, technology and quality.

Founded in 1931, Epes Transport System is a regional and long haul carrier offering premium truckload service to the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Midwest, Texas and Canada. Epes also offers dedicated services such as dedicated fleets, shuttle/switching and private fleet outsourcing. Epes Transport is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Headquartered in Rockwall, Texas and founded in 1983, Texas Star Express is a regional and long haul carrier offering premium truckload service intra-Texas and to the Southwest, Midwest and Southeast. Texas Star also offers dedicated services such as dedicated fleets and shuttle/switching services.

About SkyBitz

SkyBitz is the leading remote asset management solution provider, providing real-time information on the location and status of assets to customers in the fields of transportation, energy, and government. SkyBitz delivers a reliable, easy-to-use solution that provides in-transit visibility and assessment of assets anytime, anywhere. More than 600 enterprises rely on cost-effective SkyBitz technology to achieve total asset visibility, improve security, lower operating and capital expenses, and enhance customer service. SkyBitz is a privately held company backed by CIBC Capital Partners, Highstar Capital, Inverness Graham Investments, Motorola Ventures and ITV, a fund of Cordova Ventures. For additional information, visit www.SkyBitz.com.

SOURCE SkyBitz