Road King Technologies to use Hirschmann Solutions Antennas to Help Ensure Safe, Reliable Concrete Transportation

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Ready-mix concrete transportation has long been a challenge for the fleet industry, as concrete is subject to unique time and maintenance limitations to prevent hardening during transit. To improve delivery efficiencies and monitor the integrity of this temperamental cargo, Road King Technologies, Inc., a fleet management and automation company, has integrated Hirschmann Solutions antennas, a leading supplier of antenna and transceiver systems for M2M (machine-to-machine) and automotive communications, to develop a more-reliable-than-ever fleet data collection solution.

"As we continue to find ways to provide more data collection benefits to our concrete transport customers, we're creating strategic partnerships with innovators like Hirschmann, who can help advance our technology," said Harry Marks, President of Road King. "Our relationship with Hirschmann has been – and will continue to be – a fruitful partnership for years to come."

Using Hirschmann roof antennas, Road King is able to maintain the best possible cellular and GPS signal connection for its GPS-enabled solution, which is directly installed in concrete delivery trucks. The technology requires constant connectivity to upload data from the truck, including water usage, quantity control and dispatch wait times every 30 seconds. This information is processed by the server and sent to clients in a graphic format showcasing the delivery status of every truck. As a result, customers can review the processed information to improve and adjust their transport systems, boost driver reliability across their organizations and increase overall efficiencies.

"The complexities of delivering ready-mix concrete makes it vital that cargo data collection is constant and reliable," said Frank Homann, president of Hirschmann USA. "With Hirschmann's antenna, we're working with Road King to ensure their data collection solution can optimally operate in any condition, including areas where cellular connectivity can be a major issue."

Ready-mix concrete trucks work in some of the most extreme cellular environments, such as downtown areas where tall buildings can create urban canyons that block or interfere with cellular transmissions and GPS signals. In some cases, deliveries are made in new urban areas, where cellular towers are not yet installed and service, if any, can be intermittent, at best.

Road King's data collection technology utilizing Hirschmann antennas is certified by the PTCRB (PCS Type Certification Review Board), an organization setup by network operators to test GSM (global system for mobile communications) devices, such as mobile phones, modules and M2M devices. PTCRB certification is a requirement for launching cellular devices on North American GSM carriers.

About Hirschmann Solutions:
With its U.S. offices based in Auburn Hills, Mich., Hirschmann Solutions operates as a business unit of Hirschmann Car Communication GmbH, Germany, to enhance communication technology by offering smarter solutions to its customers. The product portfolio includes a wide range of antenna products, communication modules with embedded transceivers, complete tracking devices and in-vehicle entertainment and communication solutions for nearly all terrestrial and satellite based services.

Hirschmann Solutions was formed in response to growing demand from the telematics and M2M sectors for its communication technology. Increasingly data transmission is a standard component in a wide variety of applications and therefore reliable performance is paramount. The Hirschmann brand is known for producing high quality, top-of-the-line technology and equipment that is best tailored to the customers' needs. In the 2014 financial year (03/2013 – 02/2014), the company generated sales of $170 million with a global workforce of around 900 employees.

More information can be found on our websites at www.hirschmann-car.com/en and www.hirschmann-solutions.com/en.

About Road King Technologies, Inc.:
Road King Technologies manufactures and distributes fleet management/GPS tracking systems for the ready mix concrete industry. Cloud computing since early 2005, its TRAC18 GPS software is completely web-based, providing a hassle-free and affordable secured connection for managers and users in a multi-user environment. With TRAC18 GPS software and patented hardware, Road King's technology automates common operations, including interfacing with switches and sensors, operating valves and remote relaying using the latest cellular, WiFi and satellite technology.

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