Teletrac, Inc., a provider of metro fleet location information systems, announced June 27 at the 2002 International Trucking Show in Las Vegas the availability of a new wireless messaging and alert feature as part of its FleetDirector product, enabling fleet owners and managers to receive real-time wireless notifications about each driver's status on their mobile devices. Fleet managers are able to receive immediate notice of problems with the fleet so they can advise while on the go. The new feature works in conjunction with Teletrac's FleetDirector eClient product that tracks fleet location information using digital maps transmitted over the Internet on PCs. "This is an exciting and key extension to Teletrac's Fleet Director location information systems," said Tony Eales, CEO of Teletrac, Inc. "Our products are used frequently throughout the workday by our customers to effectively manage their fleets, but business managers need to be able to keep track of fleet performance when they are in the field to further improve productivity. FleetDirector eClient's live wireless messaging answers that need and gives them the power to reroute drivers when a truck is broken down or organize a last minute customer delivery." According to the company, customers can customize the messaging feature to send exception alerts and driver messages to any cellular phone number or e-mail address that is designated in the system. Business managers receive notice right on their mobile phone or wireless e-mail device while the problem is occurring, allowing them to address field issues before they turn into significant lost time and increased costs. FleetDirector eClient can now alert fleet managers that a vehicle is being stolen or used for unauthorized personal use after hours. This "go anywhere" notification affords managers a better opportunity to work with law enforcement to recover stolen vehicles and cargo. Additionally, broken down vehicle messages along with the truck number and exact location can be simultaneously forwarded directly to the fleet manager, maintenance manager and even an outside roadside service contractor. According to the company, wireless messaging completes the task of helping the manager get the appropriate help to the driver so he can get back on the road and continue generating revenue and satisfying customers. The product is fully integrated with FleetDirector eClient systems. Teletrac will be exhibiting and demonstrating its latest products at the 2002 International Trucking Show in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center from June 27 - 29 in booth #1252. For more information on FleetDirector's new wireless messaging and alert feature or Teletrac's full line of commercial vehicle location information systems, call 1-800-835-3872 or visit Teletrac on the Web at www.teletrac.net.