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@Track Communications to Install TrackWare at T&M Express, Inc.


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RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 29, 2001

@Track Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ
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 SCP (1) (Service Control Point) A node in an SS7 telephone network that provides an interface to databases, which may reside within the SCP computer or in other computers. :ATRK), a leading provider of wireless-based vehicle fleet management and intelligent mobile-asset-tracking solutions, today announced that T&M Express, Inc. has added TrackWare(R) to its arsenal of @Track fleet management systems that already includes the Series 5000 mobile communications system In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole.  and Platinum Service, which @Track believes is the most comprehensive full-service fleet management solution available to the long-haul trucking industry.

TrackWare communicates real-time trailer location and event status when the trailer is connected to or disconnected from a tractor. It utilizes Cellemetry(R) Data Service to transmit short data messages on the overhead control channel of the existing wireless infrastructure at what the Company believes represents one of the most economical price points in the current marketplace. TrackWare's capability to average the cost per message across the entire fleet should enable companies such as T&M Express to maximize their messaging dollars.

"With the increased attention that trailer tracking The term trailer tracking refers to the concept of tracking the position of an articulated vehicle’s trailer unit. This position is determined through a tracking device fitted to the trailer.  is receiving throughout the industry, we began to explore available technologies to find the best solution for our company," stated Tracy Morrison, president of T&M Express, Inc. "We turned first to @Track because of the outstanding success that we've experienced with their other fleet management systems. TrackWare's value proposition proved just as strong, and we expect to achieve a full return on our investment within a year."

"The decision by T&M Express to select TrackWare makes them our first customer to use three separate @Track product offerings and provides a strong endorsement for the value of our products in the challenging world of long-haul trucking," said Todd A. Felker, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, for @Track. "We remain committed to providing innovative and cost-effective solutions for the industry, such as TrackWare, that will enable our customers to be more competitive in the future."

About @Track Communications

@Track Communications (www.at-track.com), together with its wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary

A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock.

Notes:
In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners.
 Minorplanet(R) Systems USA(TM) Ltd., provides intelligent wireless communications wireless communications

System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data.
 products and services using state-of-the-art technologies and networks. The company offers mobile communications, emergency dispatch, fleet management and mobile-asset-tracking systems to such customers as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Contract Freighters Inc. (CFI CFI
abbr.
cost, freight, and insurance
) and member companies of SBC (1) (SBC Communications Inc., San Antonio, TX, www.sbc.com) A large, national telecommunications company that grew from a multitude of local and regional companies, including Southwestern Bell, Pacific Bell and Nevada Bell, into a single, unified brand by 2002.  Communications, Inc. Currently holding 45 U.S. and foreign patents, with additional patents pending, @Track offers industry-leading, innovative vehicle-fleet-management solutions through its ability to combine wireless data and voice technologies with GPS-satellite-tracking capabilities. @Track is headquartered in Richardson, Texas Richardson is a suburb in Dallas County and Collin County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 91,803, while according to a 2006 estimate, the population had grown to 99,200. .

About T&M Express, Inc.

T&M Express, located in Washington Court House, Ohio
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Washington Court House is a city in Fayette County, Ohio, United States.
, has 89 company trucks, 20 Owner Operators and a Lease Purchase Program. Founded in 1991 by Tracy and Melinda Morrison with one truck and a commitment to excellence, the company has logged millions of accident-free miles and features "personalized dispatch" customer service. For more information about T&M Express, call 888-790-0008, ext. 231.

Legal notice to investors: Certain matters discussed in this press release are "forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
" intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as the company "expects," "believes," "anticipates" or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe the company's future plans, objectives or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements generally involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other facts, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the following: acceptance of product offerings; ability to offer competitive pricing; market conditions; general economic and business conditions; business abilities and judgment of management and personnel; and changes in business strategy. For a listing of risks applicable to the future prospects of the company, please refer to the reports filed with the SEC, such as recent 10-K and 10-Q Reports.

"@Track Communications" and the red orb logotype are trademarks and service marks of @Track Communications, Inc. "TrackWare" is a federally registered trademark and service mark of @Track Communications, Inc. "Cellemetry" is a federally registered trademark of Cellemetry LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

LLC - Logical Link Control
. "Minorplanet" is a federally registered trademark and service mark of Minorplanet Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Minorplanet Systems PLC. "Minorplanet Systems USA" is a trademark and service mark of Minorplanet Limited.
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