Old Dominion Freight Line has completed a successful trial of Aether wireless service and has begun a rollout to its fleet of 1,700 trucks.

The less-than-truckload carrier, which ships to 38 states, will be able to monitor and improve upon almost every cycle in its pick-up and delivery system with the new system.
The new application incorporates components of Aether's technology for mobile data synchronization and optimum performance of data delivery over wireless networks. The application runs on a Symbol 7500 handheld with embedded WinCE operation system, while Aether provides wireless connectivity and support. ODFL determined that the application would benefit its entire fleet after a successful trial.
Some of the benefits include proof of delivery, on-demand pick-up notification, pick-up and delivery status, and over/short/damaged/emergency notification.
" This technology will allow us to provide more expedient and real time information to our customers,” said Terry Hutchins, Vice President of Field Services at Old Dominion Freight Line. “It will also further enhance our ability to plan within our operational network.”
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