Technology
We continue to invest in technology to ensure we are an effective, efficient and state of the art fleet that is constantly reviewing and improving the manner in which we do business. Following is an overview of our technology advancements
Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
Our driving fleet is required to participate in our ELD program. Electronic logs have become a requirement in the United States effective December 18, 2017 for all OTR freight carriers. As well, the Canadian government has announced that Canada will be introducing similar legislation in early 2020.
Trailer Tracking
We have outfitted all trailer assets with GPS trailer tracking units that provide real time and location of customer loads and load temperatures, if applicable. This technology, while new to us, has already helped us to better utilize our equipment and reduce Driver time loss while assisting us to avoid product claims, excess fuel use and freight theft. Online training will also help to give new or applying drivers the information they need to be successful at Arnold Bros. Transport Ltd.
Load Visibility
As part of continued goal of providing our customers with the status of their loads, customers are now able to log into a secure portal that will provide them with their load location, scheduled delivery time and a number of other load details in real time.
Satellite Reporting
Our tractor units equipped with satellite and GPS units that provide constant communication with our Operations and customer service personnel. In addition to communication, we are able to monitor idle time, overspeed and a number of other metrics that will assist us in becoming more efficient and reducing our emissions in the environment.
Tractors
Arnold Bros Transport has continued to update our company fleet of trucks with state of the art technology which includes:
- Lane departure warning systems and predictive cruise control systems
- Advanced Aerodynamics and drag reduction to reduce fuel consumption and improve driver control
- Automatic Emergency Braking Systems
Trailers
We continue to invest in state of the art technology for our dry van and temperature controlled units including:
- Trailer tails on a number of units and to be expanded in 2018
- Trailer Skirts on all of our newer units
- GPS trailer tracking and remote temperature control
We continue to upgrade and invest in the latest systems and technologies that will create value for our customer and make the roads safer for everyone while improving our value to our customers .
Should you have any questions about how ABT can service your freight requirements please contact our customer service department today at customerservice@arnoldbros.com
