Trailer Tracking SystemTuesday January 30, 7:30 am ETNEW HARTFORD, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PTC - News), today announced that J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., has selected PAR's Refrigerated Trailer Tracking system for their fleet of refrigerated trailers. Under the terms of the agreement, J.B. Hunt will roll out PAR's solution on a continual basis in support of it's expanding refrigerated trailer fleet. PAR's Refrigerated Trailer Tracking system will provide essential information to J.B. Hunt on their refrigerated trailers' status, location, temperature, fuel levels, battery, and history. J.B. Hunt will be able to utilize this information to provide the most reliable and protected services to shippers of perishable commodities. "J.B. Hunt recognizes the value of maximizing the utilization of our refrigerated assets," said Debra Plumlee, Director of Application Development for J.B. Hunt. "PAR's tracking solution will allow us the ability to offer real-time refrigerated status and location variables while bringing a new level of value to our customers." John W. Sammon III, Vice President & GM of PAR Logistics Management Systems, commented, "We are very happy to have been selected by J.B. Hunt as their provider of tracking and monitoring systems for their refrigerated fleet. It has always been our goal to bring operational efficiency to the transportation industry and we are excited about our role in this new relationship." Sammon continued, "PAR's tracking solutions deliver a high ROI in a very short period of time by providing our customers with critical visibility into their operations, while simultaneously giving them the flexibility to rapidly deploy new assets and distribution strategies. We feel this announcement further solidifies PAR's commitment to providing best of breed technology to the Cold Chain." About J.B. Hunt Transport ServicesJ.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., one of the largest transportation logistics companies in North America, provides safe and reliable transportation services to a diverse group of customers throughout the continental United States, Canada and Mexico. Utilizing an integrated, multimodal approach, the Company provides capacity-oriented solutions centered on delivering customer value and industry-leading service. About PAR Logistics Management SystemsPAR Technology Corporation has developed a state-of-the-art solution for the monitoring of transport assets and cargo throughout the intermodal shipment lifecycle. This solution has two primary business targets: the Commercial Shipping industry; and obtaining Federal Government contracts with agencies like the Departments of Defense, Transportation and Homeland Security. Cargo*Watch® provides customers with the tracking and tracing information needed to optimize logistics operations during highway, rail, ocean, and air transport. This technology has also been recognized to be an effective tool in providing port security and satisfying other Homeland Security needs. For additional information visit PAR's Logistic Management Systems website at www.parlms.com. About PAR Technology CorporationPAR Technology Corporation is a leading provider of professional services and enterprise business intelligence software and hardware to the hospitality industry. PAR develops, markets and supports hardware and software products that improve the ability of hospitality business professionals to make timely, fact-based business decisions. The Company is a premier provider of I/T management solutions to hotel and restaurant companies, with over 45,000 installations worldwide in over 100 countries. PAR is also a leader in providing computer-based system design and engineering services to the Department of Defense and Federal Government Agencies. PAR Technology Corporation's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PTC. For more information visit the Company's website at www.partech.com. Contact:
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