News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
StarTrak Systems Introduces New ReeferTrak® Sentry Fuel Savings Technology
New Reefer Fuel Usage Monitoring Technology Results in Significant Reefer Fuel Savings and Extraordinary ROI
(Morris Plains, NJ - June 25, 2008)) - StarTrak Systems, a subsidiary of Alanco Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALAN), and the leader in transport refrigeration wireless monitoring and control systems, announced today that it has introduced a new fuel usage data service feature for the ReeferTrak® Sentry refrigerated trailer monitoring system, which can provide significant reefer fuel cost savings for fleet operators. The new fuel usage monitoring service utilizes an advanced reefer fuel tank sensor and proprietary firmware which can be remotely downloaded to any ReeferTrak® Sentry device.
StarTrak's new fuel data service provides fleet operators new tools to monitor and control three potentially costly fuel related events:
- Fuel Theft
The new fuel monitoring capability detects and monitors rapid fuel loss events connecting associated parameters of time, GPS location, gallons lost, and responsible party, providing a powerful behavioral deterrence to reefer fuel theft.
- Short Fuel Delivery
Reefer fuel tank gauges generally only measure a typical 50-gallon tank to 6-8 gallon accuracy. StarTrak's Sentry minimizes 'short’ deliveries by providing a more accurate fuel delivery measurement for billing audit, including time and GPS location. The new service also provides automatic certification of full fuel tank status prior to shipment, a frequent transport contractual requirement.
- Accurate Assessorial Fuel Usage
The new service captures a time record of incremental reefer fuel usage when a trailer is delivered to a distribution center for loading and unloading operations. Precise measurement of fuel usage consumed by unwarranted delays during distribution center "dwell times" are recorded and are often invoiced by the fleet operator as "assessorial" charges, which can amount to significant fuel savings for the shipper.
Alanco Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALAN), headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a rapidly growing provider of wireless tracking and asset management solutions through its StarTrak Systems and Alanco/TSI PRISM subsidiaries. Corporate website: www.alanco.com
StarTrak Systems Systems is a leading provider of GPS tracking and wireless asset management services to the transportation industry and the dominant provider of tracking, monitoring and two-way control services to the refrigerated or “reefer” segment of the transportation marketplace. StarTrak products increase efficiency and reduce costs of the refrigerated supply chain through the wireless monitoring and control of critical reefer data, including GPS location, cargo temperatures and reefer fuel levels. StarTrak offers complete integrated solutions for refrigerated trailers, trucks, railcars, and containers. Additional information is available at www.startrak.com .
Alanco/TSI PRISM is the leading provider of RFID real-time tracking technologies for the corrections industry. TSI PRISM systems track and record the location and movement of inmates and officers, resulting in enhanced facility safety and security and significant staff productivity improvements. Utilizing proprietary RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tracking technology, TSI PRISM provides real-time inmate and officer identification, location and tracking both indoors and out, and is currently utilized in prisons in Michigan, California, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, Virginia, Indiana, and Minnesota. Additional information is available at www.TSIPRISM.com.
Contact:
StarTrak Systems, LLC
Jerry Neuner - Director, Sales and Marketing
Phone (719) 579-9796
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