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THe MoST verSaTIle e-log & Utility moved swiftly to establish
CoMplIaNCe SySTeM itself as an industry leader. The com-
pany developed the first mechanical
brake to be used on a trailer, and when
World War I broke out, Utility built
100 patented Cable Reel Trailers for the
U.S. government. In its very first year of
business, Utility distinguished itself as

J. J. Keller’s E-Log and fleet man-
agement system — Encompass™ — is
the flexible way to transition to E-Logs
before being rushed by a government
mandate. Here’s why:
The only system with a bring- one of America's two original manufac- In announcing the new name, the
your-own-device (BYOD) option and turers of truck trailers. three partners, Richard Sweebe, Blaine
a bundled option via the J. J. Keller Today Utility Trailer Manufacturing Roberts and Blair Roberts, said, “We are
Compliance Tablet™. Company is America's oldest privately a new company with a proud 72-year
The only BYOD service that sup- owned, family-operated trailer manu- combined history of serving the com-
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ports E-Logs and E-DVIRs on the iPad , facturer designing and manufacturing mercial truck and bus industries. Our
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iPhone , and 40+ Android™ devices. dry freight vans, flatbeds, refrigerated new name embodies the strong reputa-
The only ELD that’s Apple - vans, Tautliner curtainsided trailers tion we have built in the markets we
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certified and works with all vehicle and side skirts. serve. Summit will continue to grow
classes. Established in 1973, Utility Tri-State and deliver a higher standard of value
The only system with options from is part of Utility Trailer Manufacturing to our customers because of our dedi-
stand-alone E-Logs to full compliance Company’s independent dealer network cated and talented employees and our
and performance management. with locations in Oklahoma City, Okla.; commitment to integrity, service and
The only system supported by 36 Tulsa, Okla.; Texarkana, Texas; Fort
state trucking associations and count- Smith, Ark. and Little Rock, Ark.
ing. For more information about Utility
Thousands of companies have Tri-State, visit: www.utilitytristate.com.
already chosen Encompass™ to reduce To find out more about Utility Trailer
risk, improve performance, and benefit Manufacturing Company, visit: www.
from the simplicity of using the mobile utilitytrailer.com.
devices their drivers already own. quality in all that we do.”
To learn more about this versatile SUMMIT HoldINgS IS NaMe of The new Summit logo uses bold
E-Log solution, visit jjkellerencompass. Merged dIaMoNd CoMpaNIeS orange and grey lettering representing
com or contact a J. J. Keller Business aNd roBerTS TrUCK CeNTer the merger of the two privately held
Services Representative at 888-473-4638. dealerSHIpS family businesses. An ascending line
The newly merged Diamond across the letters symbolizes the drive to
100 yearS aNd STIll TrUCKINg Companies and Roberts Truck Center grow and to keep customers operating
TraIlerINg dealerships have announced the at peak performance.
In 1914, E.W. Bennett and H.C. name of their new organization. The Summit Holdings offers compre-
Bennett built a single axle trailer that new company will be called Summit hensive transportation solutions that
could easily accommodate 60 bales of Holdings and will do business as include new and used trucks and buses,
cotton. And at the moment the Utility Summit Truck Group, Summit Bus, and parts and service, leasing and rental,
Trailer Company began what is now a Summit Lease & Rental. Annual reve- financing and more.
100-year tradition of excellence, prod- nues for Summit Holdings will approach
uct quality and innovation begins. $1 billion.

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