The Electronic Logging Device Mandate is just the beginning of how automation technology is transforming the long-haul trucking industry by making truckload carriers safer and more efficient. The first all-electric semis like the Nikola One and Tesla Semi are already making waves for industry-changing abilities. However, one does not need to make a massive investment to obtain the benefits of automation technology. Add On Systems provides innovative solutions that increase driver efficiency and accuracy.
Reducing Human Error
Nobody’s perfect, so it stands to reason that errors will be made when data is tracked manually, no matter how meticulous a driver is. When you factor in potential driver biases that can sway somebody to purposefully enter incorrect data, it makes sense to do everything in one’s power to minimize the possibility of incorrect information.
It is common knowledge that getting drivers Home or By Home on a regular basis is important to not only your drivers but to the success of your company. Manually tracking driver home arrivals and departures can be very inefficient and inaccurate. The Add On Systems Auto Home system takes advantage of your investment in mobile communications to remove dispatcher bias and errors and accurately track driver home times to the hour. This easy-to-use system tracks multiple types of Get Homes and Home Time at two locations to improve driver satisfaction and driver turnover rates.
The State Miles system provides a more accurate and efficient approach to retrieving the state mileage data that is used in computing fuel taxes than manually entering routes allows. This dependable method results in better reporting and improved audits.
The Planning Services module provides users with the tools to better plan loads with drivers who have the necessary hours to pick up and deliver the load on time. Allow the technology to plan upfront and prevent service issues.
Vehicle Safety
When it comes to your drivers, the most important thing is their safety. Regular vehicle maintenance and monitoring hours of service is key to ensuring safety, and fortunately, Add On Systems provides several solutions to help drivers keep track of them.
The Driver Vehicle Inspection Report is a Department of Transportation regulation that requires drivers to perform vehicle inspections of specific vehicle equipment at the end of each workday. Add On Systems’ DVIR monitoring and reporting system can assist in meeting these requirements. The system keeps track of tractors showing movement the previous day and sends them a. automatic message if they are missing an inspection.
Add On Systems’ Driver Alert module automates the review of many safety issues that trucking companies need to constantly be watching. It monitors many of the driver hours of service issues and notes if they are close to or over the limit, if they signed the electronic log if they sent in pre- and post-trip equipment reports, and more. The module reviews many of the driver hours of service issues and reduces or eliminates safety concerns that can arise when a driver fails to take care of electronic paperwork details.
To learn more about Add On Systems’ automation solutions for truckload carriers, visit our website or call Rick at (405) 418-4213 or Eddie at (870) 932-0444.