Datatrac Corp., Atlanta, Ga., announced that the company has incorporated Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) technology into eTrac

, its real-time logistics network.
Datatrac's delivery service and freight forwarder customers will now be able to optimize the use of mobile resources through advanced reporting and real-time GPS tracking features. The introduction came at the Messenger Courier Assn. of the Americas' 2004 annual convention in San Diego.
AVL capability was developed as a result of requests from Datatrac's customers and feedback from its Customer Advisory Council. Several customers will be implementing this solution, including Edina Couriers in Minnesota, Priority Express in Pennsylvania and Kelly Freight in Los Angeles.
With AVL functionality, Datatrac users will be able to track drivers using detailed street level maps and easy-to-use GPS-enabled handsets that transmit data back to the host system. Users will be able to record route history, including customer stops, travel time and mileage, as well as provide on-the-spot navigation guidance to their drivers. Dispatchers will also be able to conduct searches by driver, vehicle or address.
In addition, companies will be able to generate enhanced reports that highlight possible safety violations like speeding and determine out-of-route stops, loitering and in-route delays.
For more information. visit www.datatrac.com.