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Lakeland, FL: Saddle Creek Transportation Inc., a subsidiary of third-party logistics provider Saddle Creek Corp., has installed wireless communications in its fleet of trucks nationwide. The company says this will improve on-time performance, enhance visibility and reduce operational costs for its customers.

"This wireless technology puts a wealth of shipment information at our fingertips," notes Mike DelBovo, senior vice president of Saddle Creek Transportation Inc. "It allows us to do a better job of pinpointing on-time service performance and gives us better knowledge of truck locations and transit times to help increase efficiencies and improve shipment visibility. It also helps us to track pallet returns electronically for better pallet accountability."

The new communication system provides instant access to vehicle, driver and load information for real-time shipment visibility. Each tractor and owner/operator now has a computer installed in the vehicle that enables two-way cellular communication without the need for cell phones. The computers are connected to Saddle Creek via the PeopleNet Wireless Fleet System. The wireless network offers back-office ASP and integrated solutions that blend seamlessly with Saddle Creek's Transportation Management System (TMS).

Saddle Creek associates are able to view location, mapping, messaging and vehicle performance information and run various online management reports. Drivers use the in-vehicle equipment to receive load assignments and work orders, report status, routing and instructions.

The system also helps to reduce transportation costs through improved routing efficiency, vehicle performance and maintenance, fuel optimization and dispatcher efficiency.

For more information, visit www.saddlecrk.com.