MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO December 1, 2009 – Shaw Tracking, a Shaw Communications Company (TSX: SJR.B and NYSE:SJR), the leader in mobile communications for the Canadian Transportation industry, today announced Transport Morneau Inc. is rolling out Shaw Mobile, a mobile fleet and freight management system.
“We wanted to do business with the leader in the industry. Shaw Tracking was able to meet our needs as well as provide us with a flexible solution with the potential for growth required in a long term investment,” said Serge Remy, Project Manager, Transport Morneau Inc.
“With Shaw Tracking, major benefits include better response to our customer’s needs by providing real-time tracking of their shipments and reducing the amount of paperwork involved in the process which represents a huge cost savings,” said Marc J. Wheeler, IT Manager, Transport Morneau Inc.
“Additional areas that we will benefit from the Shaw Mobile solution include improved customer service, increased fleet efficiency and better managed operations. We are also able to improve our driver training program with timely information on idle times, speeding and hard braking. All of these areas can be proactively managed,” ended Serge Remy.
“We are committed to providing our customers leading edge technology solutions that make financial sense for our customers. Anything that we can do to provide the driver with more detailed shipment information in the cab of the truck is a benefit to our customers,” said Mike Ham, Vice President Business Service, Shaw Tracking.
About Transport Morneau Inc.
Transport Morneau specializes in less than truckload and full truckload ground transportation. With more than 65 years of experience, this family owned business that is now managed by the third generation, provides the same personalized, flexible service as at it did in the beginning. Transport Morneau Inc. has a vast, well-established network to ensure transportation services throughout Quebec, Ontario and part of the Maritimes. Additional information about Transport Morneau Inc. is available at www.groupemorneau.com.
About Shaw Communications Inc.
Shaw Satellite Services is owned and operated by Shaw Communications Inc. Shaw Communications is a diversified communications company whose core business is providing broadband cable television, High-Speed Internet, Digital Phone, telecommunications services (through Shaw Business Solutions) and satellite direct-to-home services (through Shaw Direct) to 3.2 million customers. Shaw is traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges and is included in the S&P/TSX 60 Index (Symbol: TSX - SJR.B, NYSE - SJR).
About Shaw Tracking
Shaw Tracking, a Shaw Communications company (TSX - SJR.B, NYSE – SJR), offers integrated on-board computing technology and value-add wireless data solutions for the Canadian transportation, mobile workforce and logistics industries. For over 19 years Shaw Tracking has been focused on providing scalable over-the road fleet management business solutions for organizations of all sizes. With over 700 customers and 40,000 vehicles Shaw Tracking has established economic payback and proven results. Additional information about Shaw Tracking is available at www.shawtracking.ca.
For more information, please contact:
Mike Ham
Vice President
Shaw Tracking
Tel: (905) 403-2098
Email: mike.ham@shawtracking.ca
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