Dynamex Inc. Equips Expedited Vehicles With Global Positioning Technology.Business Editors DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 10, 2003 Dynamex Inc. (Amex: DDN (Defense Data Network) An Internet-based global communications network created by the U.S. Department of Defense. In April 1996, users were moved to the more modern Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) made up of NIPRnet (Non-classified IP Router Network) and ), a leading provider of same-day delivery and logistics services in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada, has completed an installation of satellite communication and tracking capabilities in expedite vehicles to help coordinate inter-city cargo shipments. The technology involved includes Cancom's OmniTRACS(R) satellite system. "Dynamex is the largest provider of same-day on-demand transportation services in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . We move more than 25,000 time-critical shipments each day," said Rick McClelland, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Dynamex. "The majority of these shipments are moved between two points in the same metropolitan market and are picked up and delivered on the same day, usually in a matter of hours. For shipments that have to move as quickly as possible between two metropolitan areas, it is essential to have tracking and communication tools every step of the way. "The cutback cut·back n. 1. A decrease; a curtailment: "The political effects of food cutbacks could be devastating" New York Times. 2. in the number of scheduled flights coupled with tightened airline security requirements has created a shift in demand from Expedited Air cargo air cargo: see aviation. to Expedited Ground cargo. In order to take advantage of this market shift, we needed increased visibility on the ground equipment carrying this time sensitive freight," added McClelland. "Dynamex is the technology leader in the Same-day local delivery industry and with this move to GPS, we have significantly strengthened our position in the inter-city market. We will continue to act on opportunities that differentiate Dynamex and help us meet or exceed the expectations of our clients, which is our highest priority." "In the expedited industry, it is vital that you have real-time vehicle and shipment visibility and communicate with clients and drivers in a proactive way," said Mike Ham, Vice President of Cancom Tracking. "It's not uncommon for a dispatcher Software that determines what pending tasks should be done next and assigns the available resources to accomplish it. It may execute other programs or generate a list for human operators to follow. See scheduler. to receive 8 to 10 driver calls on a single delivery, which was costly and time-consuming under the old system. By moving from voice to a data platform, Dynamex will benefit from reduced operating costs and at the same time, improve communications and information flow." About Dynamex Dynamex is a leading provider of same-day delivery and logistics services in the United States and Canada. Additional press releases and investor relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. information as well as the Company's Internet e-commerce services package, dxNow(R), is available at www.dynamex.com and www.dxnow.com. About Cancom Tracking Cancom Tracking, a Shaw Communications company (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension - SJR SJR Senate Joint Resolution SJR Superjoint Ritual (band) SJR St John Rigby (Catholic Sixth Form College) SJR Signal-To-Jammer Ratio SJR Saint Joseph Regional High School (USA) .B, NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange - SJR), provides tracking, two-way messaging, and integrated transportation and logistics solutions to the trucking industry. Cancom's products and services provide significant competitive advantages to transportation companies requiring ongoing fleet coordination. Additional information about Cancom Tracking is available at www.cancomtracking.com. This release contains forward-looking statements that involve assumptions regarding Company operations and future prospects. Although the Company believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are subject to risk and uncertainty, including, among other things, the effect of changing economic conditions, acquisition strategy, competition, foreign exchange, the ability to meet the terms of current borrowing arrangements, and risks associated with the local delivery industry. These and other risks are mentioned from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of such risks and uncertainties, the Company's actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly release any revision to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events and circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Caution should be taken that these factors could cause the actual results to differ from those stated or implied in this and other Company communications. |
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