Truck Technology: Platform Science
Paper Transport is in the process of integrating a new tablet system: Platform Science. Currently, we have 5 people in the new system, and we are looking for starting to roll out more drivers in August. Our new truck technology will soon be all across our fleets.
Why Change our Truck Technology?
Change itself isn’t easy and we don’t want to do it if we truly didn’t believe it wouldn’t be better for everyone in the long run. Our drivers deserve the best so they can perform their best. By 2023, we hope to have all of our drivers hooked up to Platform Science. Here is a list of the positive impact Platform Science will have on Paper Transport’s technology future:
Positive Impact of Platform Science
New Mapping System With Platform Science
- No more Copilot
- We can add adjustments to the map to block off roads and work to improve the quality of maps
The Ability for Us to Customize the Platform Science System
- XRS currently has quirks that we know about, but can’t do anything to fix. With Platform Science we can tailor the content multiple different ways
- We can do it by Fleet, Customers, Locations, etc…
- We can change the workflow layout and content to be the best possible system
Speed of Our Truck Technology
- No more waiting 5-10 minutes for a system to get to your tablet.
- There is less clicks while on the job. During your most stressful part of your day, it will be easy to navigate.
- With weight time cut down, you can be up and running faster, and get home faster.
Ease of Use With Platform Science
- No more backing up and leaving screens to do other tasks
- Log editing is easy to understand and not hidden
- One centralized app that launches our other functions.
“The ability to customize our tablets and tailor them to our individual users is what makes this so beneficial to us,” John Fuller stated. Fuller, a Safety Operations Manager at Paper Transport, has been a big part of our Platform Science rollout. “Platform Science, thanks to our IT team, will help organize and dedicate daily tasks to our drivers. This is going to be so helpful for our drivers, and our intention is to make it the best for our drivers.”
