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KGL Transportation Company Leads Competition with Fleet Management Solutions All-Satellite Tracking

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - When it comes to safe, reliable and cost-effective movement of goods in the Middle East, KGL Transportation Company (KGL TC) is a leader. With a workforce of over 1,000 and a fleet of more than 2,500 trucks, the company has built an impressive 25-year track record for providing the fastest transit time by road within the region to both government and commercial organizations.

by Staff
February 2, 2009
3 min to read


SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – When it comes to safe, reliable and cost-effective movement of goods in the Middle East, KGL Transportation Company (KGL TC) is a leader. With a workforce of over 1,000 and a fleet of more than 2,500 trucks, the company has built an impressive 25-year track record for providing the fastest transit time by road within the region to both government and commercial organizations.

KGL TC provides logistical mission support to the coalition forces and their vendors including transportation between Kuwait and Iraq. To support the U.S. military's stringent requirements for real-time information, asset and driver safety and availability, KGL TC turned to

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Fleet Management Solutions, Inc. (FMS) for its Iridium based fleet tracking capabilities.

"We selected FMS because they had the most innovative solution that could meet our needs," said Philip Sordian, Vice Chairman and COO of KGL TC. "The FMS system is helping us achieve our goal to be the most competitive, highest quality transportation provider in the region. Not only has it helped us maximize revenue available under existing contracts, but when it comes to competing for new contracts, the competitive advantage has exceeded our expectations," adds Sordian.

"The importance of secure operations and immediate location awareness in the Middle East transportation industry are an ideal fit for FMS products and services," states Cliff Henley, FMS founder and CEO, "we are focused on supporting this region and have local staff there to work closely with our customers and partners."

"The FMS system helps us stay on the cutting edge of transportation support in the Middle East," stated Pete Swift, Project Manager with Strategic Government Services with KGL TC. "Equally important, the local FMS team has been an excellent resource and given us the high-level of support we and our clients require."

Fleet Management Solutions, a recognized leader in GPS fleet tracking and All-Satellite Mobile Resource Management Solutions, is noted for its success in the natural resources, government, military, oil and gas, construction and mining, and logistics industries operating in rugged and remote environments.

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About KGL TC

KGL Transportation Co. provides the fastest achievable transit time by road within Kuwait as well as GCC countries and the Middle East with guaranteed daily services to all major cities in the region. This commitment has made KGL TC a leader in the safe, professional and timely movement of all types of manufactured goods, consumable, bulk liquids, petroleum, chemicals, foodstuffs, raw materials and project cargo.

KGL Transportation Co. ability to provide dependable logistics and transportation solutions is derived from recognition of the need to understand the customer's needs. This is then incorporated into solutions as a partner in their business. http://www.kgltc.com.

 About Fleet Management Solutions

Fleet Management Solutions, Inc. (FMS) combines GPS technology with two-way satellite communications to design, manufacture and deliver complete mobile equipment tracking and GPS management systems. FMS provides customers with solutions that deliver measurable improvements in asset utilization, safety and security, and labor productivity while reducing the risk of theft and cost of recovery.

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Founded in 2002, FMS is headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA, and has customers and distribution partners in more than 60 countries worldwide. http://www.fmsgps.com.

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