Nokia, Compaq & PhoneOnline.com give WAP to truckers
Landstar System of Jacksonville, Florida manages a network of
7,100 independent trucking operators, providing them with
comprehensive load planning information (cargo type and size, pick-up location, delivery destination, etc.). With this information in real time, the small business owners can select, "on the fly," the freight opportunities that best meet their needs.
Working with Nokia, Compaq and independent software vendor
PhoneOnline.com, Landstar is able to significantly improve its
services to its small business partners by providing the same load
information through an Internet-based portal the truck operators
access with WAP-enabled handsets, rather than struggling with
wireline telephones or laptop computers while on the road. In recent trials, truck operators expressed strong support for the wireless Internet solution, citing much greater flexibility and ease of use -- and ultimately, more profitable use of their time and their rolling assets.
Patrick Wise, vice president, Electronic Commerce at Landstar, said, "Landstar is committed to leveraging state-of-the-art technology to deliver the load management services our business capacity owners (BCOs) need to succeed in a competitive market. The combination of Nokia, Compaq and PhoneOnline.com is hard to beat, and we look forward to working with them to roll out new, expanded services."
Information about the ProLiant-based Nokia WAP Server offering is available at ActiveAnswers, Compaq's online tool for rapid configuration and solutions
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