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TMW Systems Recognized Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for 2009

Inc. Magazine Unveils the Inc. 5000 List; Names TMW Systems as a Top 100 Logistics & Transportation Firm

CLEVELAND, OH. -- TMW Systems has been named to Inc. Magazine’s third annual Inc. 5000 list as one of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Appearing for the first time, TMW Systems, which appears at No. 2,127 on the Inc. 5000 list and No. 50 on Inc. Magazine’s list for Logistics and Transportation firms, is the leading software provider for the transportation services industry. The company manufactures and distributes robust solutions for logistics management, fuel efficiency, trucking profitability and fleet maintenance.

“TMW is proud to be recognized among the notable, private firms that drive America’s economy, create vital new jobs and spur growth in local communities,” said TMW Systems CEO and President, David W. Wangler. “Our customers are the foundation for that growth and this achievement is a result of their sound business decisions to select transportation management technologies and services from TMW.”

Joining TMW on the list are prominent brands such as consumer electronics maker Vizio, Internet giant GoDaddy and revenue leaders such as engineering firm CH2M Hill, energy company Maxum Petroleum and computer hardware maker Kingston Technology.

The magazine’s 2009 list serves as a unique report card on the U.S. economy. Aggregate revenue among the companies listed increased to $214 billion, up $29 billion from last year, with a median three-year growth rate of 126 percent. For TMW Systems, that growth rate was 148.9 percent.

About Inc. Magazine

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,961, Inc. provides hands-on tool and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing and technology.

About TMW Systems

TMW Systems, Inc., is committed to delivering customer-driven solutions that help companies in the transportation services sector seize market opportunities while improving profitability and gaining a better return on information. TMW customers include 3PLs and shippers, private and for-hire trucking, brokerage, construction, ready-mix concrete, municipal fleet, heavy-duty repair and waste management operations. With offices in Cleveland, Ohio; Durham, North Carolina.; Indianapolis, Indiana; Dallas, Texas; and Vancouver, British Columbia; TMW currently serves more than 1,600 customers managing over 325,000 power units and maintaining more than 1.1 million assets worldwide, including North America, Europe, China and Latin America. For more information, visit www.tmwsystems.com or call (800) 401-6682

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Trucking Associations

During tough economic downturns it's best to protect your CDL, as a Class A or B truck driver your license is your money maker. Joing a trucking association can help you network, know your rights, help with legal representation, and provide you with discounts on some products or services. The following are list quick list of trucking associations you may find of interest, click here for a complete list of trucking associations.

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• New York State Motor Truck Association
  828 Washington Avenue
  Albany, NY 12203
  Phone: (518) 458-9696
  Fax: (518) 458-2525

• truck jobs in New York State

• North Carolina Trucking Association, Inc.
  P.O. Box 2977 19 W. Martin Street
  Raleigh, NC 27602
  Phone: (919) 834-0387
  Fax: (919) 832-0390

• truck jobs in North Carolina

• North Dakota Motor Carriers Association, Inc.
  PO Box 874
  Bismarck, ND 58502
  Phone: (919) 834-0387
  Fax: (919) 832-0390

• truck jobs in North Dakota

• Ohio Trucking Association
  50 W. Broad Street, Suite 1111
  Columbus, OH 43215
  Phone: (614) 221-5375
  Fax: (614) 221-3717

• truck jobs in Ohio

• Oklahoma: Associated Motor Carriers of Oklahoma
  P.O. Box 14620 7201 N. Classen Blvd.
  Oklahoma City, OK 73113
  Phone: (405) 843-9488
  Fax: (405) 843-7310

• truck jobs in Oklahoma

• Oregon Trucking Associations, Inc.
  4005 SE Naef Road
  Portland, OR 97267
  Phone: (503) 513-0005
  Fax: (503) 513-0008

• truck jobs in Oregon

• Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association
  910 Linda Lane
  Camp Hill, PA 17011
  Phone: (717) 761-7122
  Fax: (717) 761-8434

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Events in Trucking

March 2009

9 - 12
The World of Asphalt Show and Conference
Sponsored by World of Asphalt
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
Contact: 800-867-6060
Website: www.worldofasphalt.com
111 E. Wisconsin ave., Suite 1000
Milwaukee, WI  53202
Phone: 414-298-4141

10 - 14
Annual Meeting
Sponsored by Truck Renting & Leasing Association (TRALA)
Carlsbad, CA
Website: www.trala.org
675 N. Washington, Suite 410
Alexandria, VA  22314
Phone: 703-299-9120
Fax: 703-299-9115

11 - 13
Specialized Transportation Symposium
Sponsored by Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SCRA)
Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM
Contact: (703) 698-0291
Website: www.scranet.org
2750 Prosperity Avenue
Suite 620
Fairfax, VA  22031-4312
Phone: 703-698-0291
Fax: 703-698-0297

16 - 18
Clean Heavy Duty Conference
Sponsored by CalStart
Long Beach, CA
Website: www.calstart.org
48 S. Chester Ave.
Pasadena, CA  91106
Phone: 626-744-5600
Fax: 626-744-5610

17 - 18
AASA 2nd Annual Vision Conference
Sponsored by Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association
InterContinental Chicago O'Hare, Ill., Rosemont, IL
Website: www.aftermarketsuppliers.org
PO Box 13966
10 Laboratory Drive
Reasearch Triangle Park, NC  27709-3996
Phone: 919-549-4800
Fax: 919-549-4824

19 - 21
2009 Mid-America Trucking Show
Sponsored by Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS)
Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, Louisville, KY
Website: www.truckingshow.com
1404 Browns Lane, Suite E
Louisville, KY  
Phone: 502-899-3892
Fax: 502-899-3952

23 - 28
Faster Fleet Cleaner Air , California
Sponsored by Faster Fleet - Cleaner Air
Long Beach, CA
Website: www.ffcacalifornia.com
3015 Main Street
Suite 300
Santa Monica, CA  90405
Phone: 800-993-0302
Fax: 310-314-9196

30
Safety & Maintenance Council Fleet Safety Awards
Sponsored by Alabama Trucking Association
Birmingham, AL
Website: www.alabamatrucking.org
P.O. Box 2339
  36102-2339
Phone: 334-834-3983
Fax: 334-262-6504

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