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JLG Industries Selects BestTransport

Using Automated and Network Solutions in Tiered Implementation for Multi-Plant Transportation Initiatives

COLUMBUS, Ohio October 31, 2005 - BestTransport, a leading carrier capacity network and solutions provider, announced today that JLG Industries Inc. (JLG) a leading producer of mobile aerial work platforms, access equipment and highway speed telescopic hydraulic excavators, has selected BestTransport for its transportation management initiatives.

JLG will use BestTransport's solution to increase visibility and maximize transportation best practices across their entire supply chain. "JLG is committed to improving delivery service levels and optimizing their transportation network," said Rick Lawver, Inbound Transportation Administrator for JLG. "BestTransport's solution will automate our existing business processes and capture key transportation events to enable management by exception as well as provide comprehensive reporting and analysis to drive continuous improvement across our entire supply chain," added Lawver.

"Easy access, visibility and management of transportation information is important to today's transportation managers," Sam Amore, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for BestTransport, noted. "Creating customer satisfaction is what it is all about for JLG at a time when the Company has committed to enhance services, market focus and six sigma initiatives. Whether it is managing freight more cost effectively or ensuring on-time delivery, these are crucial to their customers and the management team."

Through Phase I, BestTransport has simplified JLG's manual processes by focusing on their multiple interplant loads. "As a result, the system has become a central repository of all JLG transportation key data, allowing us improved visibility and maximized resource allocation." Lawver added.

Phase II, will automate the tendering of outbound loads while leveraging system information to drive financial benefits associated with managing compliance with negotiated freight contracts and administrative efficiencies gained in paying and accounting for freight bills.

Additionally, employing the BestTransport network solution also provides benefits to JLG's carrier base. The system facilitates alignment of JLG's transportation goals with the goals of the carriers and efficiently executes the agreements. The system is very user friendly, easy to configure and it is currently used by small and large carriers with varying degrees of technical skills and needs.

Further benefit will be derived from the solution. "Beyond automation and compliance of the business processes, the BestTransport solution will help JLG optimize their internal and external carrier networks." said Amore. The visibility of freight movement with the network of 3,000 carries helps the shipper find carriers cost effectively as well as aiding carriers in reduction of deadhead miles.

About BestTransport

BestTransport, a leading provider of logistic network management solutions, provides access to North America's leading carrier capacity system; enabling large shippers who control freight spend to be expert buyers, negotiators and managers of transportation suppliers. The BestTransport network today includes more than 3,000 carriers and more than 1,300 shipping origins canvassing over several thousand lanes. BestTransport's network solutions include BestShipper.com and BestCarrier.com, leading Web-based transportation management technologies; Materials Transportation Network (MTN), an innovative manager of dedicated truck routes; and BestTransport Solutions, a decision support and planning service that helps carriers and shippers more efficiently utilize transportation assets and manage costs. BestTransport connects North America's greatest transportation supplier possibilities to shippers by providing an unmatched distribution and technology solution for the transportation industry. For more information, visit us at www.besttransport.com or contact Trisha McClain at 614.888.2378, extension 203.


About JLG Industries

JLG Industries, Inc. is the world's leading producer of access equipment (aerial work platforms and telehandlers) and highway-speed telescopic hydraulic excavators. The Company's diverse product portfolio encompasses leading brands such as JLG(R) aerial work platforms; JLG, SkyTrak(R), Lull(R) and Gradall(R) telehandlers; Gradall excavators; and an array of complementary accessories that increase the versatility and efficiency of these products for end users. JLG markets its products and services through a multi-channel approach that includes a highly trained sales force, and utilizes a broad range of marketing techniques, integrated supply programs and a network of distributors in the industrial, commercial, institutional and construction markets. In addition, JLG offers world-class after-sales service and support for its customers. JLG's manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, Belgium, and France, with sales and service operations on six continents. For more information, visit www.jlg.com or contact Rick Lawver at 717.485-6499 or rlawver@jlg.com.