SALEM CARRIERS CHOOSES ENTERPRISE SOLUTION FROM TMW SYSTEMS
TMWSuite Provides Carrier with Superior Integration Capabilities

Beachwood, Ohio – Salem Carriers Inc., a dedicated contract carrier based in Winston-Salem, N.C. and a subsidiary of Salem Holding Company, has chosen TMWSuite^TM from TMW Systems as the company’s comprehensive enterprise management solution.

Although Salem already has an existing information platform to manage front- and back-office functions for its 600-unit fleet, the carrier believes that TMWSuite will greatly improve systems integration with its customers – giving them faster access to shipment information as well as reducing manual processes and paperwork.

“We’re a progressive transportation provider, and we wanted a leading-edge IT platform that could grow with our company into the future and provide the tools that our customers want,” said Ken Adkins, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Salem Holding Company. “TMWSuite is the most robust solution out there, and it includes all the interfaces we need for applications like driver communications and EDI.”

Salem is also implementing ResultsNow by TMW^TM, a web-based, performance monitoring application that will provide real-time reporting capabilities – ensuring that the carrier has the most up-to-date data on its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Additionally, Salem is deploying The Dawg^TM business activity monitoring tool to trigger an alert for any delivery exception so that the carrier’s personnel can take immediate corrective action.

"We are very gratified that a premier carrier such as Salem has made the switch to TMW,” said Tom Weisz, president and CEO of TMW Systems. “Salem's move to TMWSuite once again validates our long-standing commitment to excellence in product, service and integration."

TMWSuite provides trucking companies and private fleets with an integrated suite of operations management software and services to address the end-to-end transportation process – from order entry through settlement to complete financials. The solution adapts to the customer’s business rules, allowing the organization to improve efficiencies and maximize profits, strengthen customer communication and enhance driver relationships.

About TMW Systems
Founded in 1983, TMW Systems, Inc. is recognized as the premier developer and integrator of enterprise management software designed specifically for the trucking industry. Leveraging the organization’s hands-on expertise in trucking and technology, TMW’s products – including TMWSuite^TM for Windows^® and TL2000 AS/400 platform – enable carriers to easily integrate vital real-time data from every facet of their operations into a single system to maximize dispatch efficiency, improve productivity and customer service and enhance profitability. Based in Beachwood, Ohio, TMW currently serves more than 500 customers globally, including in North America, Europe, China and Latin America. For more information, visit http://www.tmwsystems.com or call 800/401-6682.

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Press Release Date

August 16, 2005