Like all industries, less-than-truckload, or LTL, freight shipping is changing, thanks to the introduction of new technologies. Technology is making the practice of shipping faster, more accurate, and more efficient, but it may also affect the kinds of policies and procedures you have in place. These are just some of the ways that technology is changing the LTL freight shipping industry.
Electronic Log Mandate
Electronic logging devices, or ELDs, are now common in the shipping industry. They were mandated in 2015, and compliance regulations are now in place for all vehicles. However, the period of adjustment is still underway for some drivers and companies within the shipping industry. With electronic logs of driving, you will always have precise information about where goods and when they will be delivered, as well as the actual driving time necessary to make the deliveries.
Dimensionalizers
Dimensionalizers measure the dimensions of freight automatically. This removes the risk of human error during measurements and decreased the amount of time spent performing measurements. Thanks to dimensionalizers, the numbers of rate adjustments that have to occur during the shipping process are reduced and loading of vehicles can be done much more efficiently, allowing for faster deliveries and fewer shipments.
Real-Time Information
Both drivers and dock workers now have access to devices that can provide real-time status information about specific items in a shipment, which in turns allows for the most accurate delivery time estimates possible. This is particularly helpful in cases of late shipments and urgent deliveries and helps to provide customers with a better experience when they are waiting for a delivery.
At Xcel Delivery Services, we use the latest technologies and our experience to make sure you deliveries get where they need to be when they need to be there. We provide everything from same-day delivery services and cross-docking to AOG courier service. Call our delivery service in Phoenix today by dialing (602) 368-1300.
