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Efficient, error-free delivery and distribution are the trucking industry’s most critical challenges, and no other mobile PCs help you excel like legendary Panasonic Toughbooks®. Industry-leading reliability, rugged durability and seamless integration with advanced software applications make Toughbooks the complete computing solution for every segment of the trucking industry.

Maintenance/Machine Shop

Toughbooks are ruggedly built to handle the rigors of the service bay, so you can keep your fleets running at peak performance

Applications

Feature Benefits

Proof of Delivery

Proof of Delivery

Toughbooks are rugged, ultra-portable and ideal for real-time package tracking throughout the entire Pick-Up & Delivery cycle. 

  • Wireless WAN/LAN connectivity allows instant delivery confirmation. Upload notifications to websites for immediate customer access.
  • Use the versatile touchscreen for easy data entry. Signature captures allow more precise record keeping and fewer false claims for undelivered packages.
  • A hand-held productivity partner, the Toughbook 01 offers maximum mobility for both P & D operators and truck load carriers.
Load Planning

Load Planning

Toughbooks help create efficient and error-free hub planning. 

  • Receive and relay vital pickup data such as number of packages and destination zip codes for better hub efficiency, lower costs of operation and better service.
Tracking and Messaging

Tracking and Messaging

Toughbooks are integrated with state-of-the-art GPS and AVL systems. With applications from leading software suppliers, you can: 

  • Locate city streets, highways, exact distances, bridge heights and difficult intersections.
  • Integrate this pocket PC device with satellite and terrestrial communications systems.
Maintenance

Maintenance

Toughbooks are ruggedly built to handle the rigors of the service bay, so you can keep your fleet running at peak performance.

  • Load repair manuals, schematics and other documentation to keep vital information at your fingertips.
  • Toughbooks' lightweight and easily portable design allows for maximum mobility in the service bay while performing tests and making repairs.
  • Toughbook technology increases efficiency when performing maintenance tasks, so a smaller crew can service more vehicles-saving time and money.
Cross Dock

Cross Dock (Warehouse Management)

Toughbooks help reduce critical mistakes when re-routing freight. 

  • WLAN connectivity to warehouse management software allows cross dock operators to perform constant checks against the system while loading and unloading packages, ensuring nothing gets lost or misplaced.

 

Mapping

Locate city streets, highways, exact distances and time- and money-saving details such as bridge heights and difficult intersections

On-board Computing

Receive and relay vital pickup data such as number of packages and destination zip codes for better hub efficiency, lower costs of operation and higher quality service

 

Dispatch Management

Remotely monitor truck and driver locations to know where their fleets are at all times




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