AmeriQuest Transportation Services Relaunches Partnership with the Food Marketing Institute

    CHERRY HILL, NJ, September 07, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- AmeriQuest Transportation Services, a leading provider of fleet management services, financial solutions, and operational support services, has announced today it has re-launched its partnership with the Food Marketing Institute (FMI).

The AmeriQuest program, formerly known as FoodFleetXchange, will provide additional value-added programs, products, and services to FMI members, assisting them in reducing fleet operating costs.

The Food Marketing Institute represents 1,250 food retailers and wholesalers, comprised of large multi-store chains, regional firms and independent supermarkets with a combined annual sales volume of $650 billion. These members will now be able to take advantage of the following services through the AmeriQuest program:

Group Purchasing. FMI members can save up to 20 percent on tires, parts,and supplies with access to programs from more than 100 of the industry's leading suppliers.

Fleet Planning & Strategic Financing. AmeriQuest provides strategic financing and fleet planning to assist companies with finding the optimal vehicle lifecycle and best financial structure for their fleets.

Used Trucks. ameriquestusedtrucks.com is home to one of the largest inventories available of low mileage, late model used trucks. Members also have a resource for the sale and remarketing of its used inventory.

National Breakdown Service. FMI members benefit from access to a 24/7 call center for tire and mechanical breakdowns. FMI has negotiated an exclusive rate for this breakdown service.

About Food Marketing Institute

Food Marketing Institute (FMI) conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations on behalf of its nearly 1,250 food retail and wholesale member companies in the United States and around the world. FMI's U.S. members operate more than 25,000 retail food stores and almost 22,000 pharmacies with a combined annual sales volume of nearly $650 billion. FMI's retail membership is composed of large multi-store chains, regional firms and independent operators. Its international membership includes 126 companies from more than 65 countries. FMI's nearly 330 associate members include the supplier partners of its retail and wholesale members. www.fmi.org

About AmeriQuest Transportation Services
AmeriQuest, headquartered in Cherry Hill, NJ, is a leading provider of comprehensive fleet management services. By leveraging the strength of more than 700,000 vehicles, AmeriQuest delivers savings, expertise, and opportunities to its private fleet and truckload carrier members. AmeriQuest provides supply management services, asset management services, material handling services, financing, technology products, and outsourced transportation management services such as full service leasing, integrated logistics, and contract maintenance. More information can be found at www.ameriquestcorp.com.

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