TruckStops® Route Scheduling Software Version 3.0 Offers New Itinerary-Generating Capabilities and ODBC Output Functionality

ARLINGTON, VA - May 17, 2004 - MicroAnalytics, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of its 3.0 version of the TruckStops® Routing & Scheduling Software. This new version offers enhanced itinerary generating capabilities in addition to the ability to output route data via ODBC. These new enhancements allow TruckStops users more flexibility in both data exchange and itinerary generating functions.

TruckStops' interface to Microsoft's MapPoint product has been enhanced to allow users to seamlessly access turn-by-turn driving directions, turn-by-turn maps as well as street-level distance calculations from within the TruckStops user interface. Maps and driving directions can be printed from within the TruckStops interface or emailed to other parties. All of this functionality is available both for the United States and Canada, allowing greater flexibility for both domestic and Canadian customers in the itinerary generating process. These enhancements also give users more choice in the itinerary-generating tool they wish to use with TruckStops.

The ODBC functionality introduced into TruckStops in a previous version release has now been enhanced to allow users to not only bring data into the TruckStops system using ODBC but now to also output route information using ODBC communication. Users can bypass the data export process altogether and have their data save out to another ODBC compliant database quickly and easily.

Available for Windows® 95/98/ME/XP/NT/00, TruckStops can be used either dynamically, for scheduling vehicles on routes that change daily, or strategically, for planning and updating fixed delivery routes.

MicroAnalytics has produced high-quality, affordable logistics software since 1984. The company helped pioneer the development of PC-based routing systems and is recognized as the leading software provider with over 2,400 systems distributed worldwide. In addition to the TruckStops system, MicroAnalytics publishes and markets the OptiSite® Distribution Planning Model, GeoNet(tm) Location Databases and the BUSTOPS® Student Transportation Management System. The company operates offices in Arlington, Virginia; Toronto, Ontario; and London, England. Agents in Europe, South America, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore represent MicroAnalytics. The Arlington, Virginia headquarters may be reached at 703-841-0414 or via e-mail at info@bestroutes.com. MicroAnalytics' web site is www.bestroutes.com.