Illinois-based GP Transco recently gave all of its drivers new tablets and an unlimited data plan.
A statement from the company said drivers received iPad Mini Gen 7 tablets and unlimited data to help them access in-cab data as well as stay in touch with familky and friends.
GP Transco said the idea of outfitting drivers with the tablets and unlimited data was the result of driver satisfaction surveys the company conducted.
The company said giving drivers the tablets will increase operational efficiency, and make drivers happier.
Located in Joliet, Illinois, GP Transco has some 524 drivers according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's SAFER website.
DAT acquires Trucker Tools
DAT Freight & Analytics recently acquired Trucker Tools. A statement from DAT said the acquisition was "a strategic move designed to combine Trucker Tools' innovative approach to load tracking and carrier sourcing with DAT’s experience providing industry-leading freight solutions."
Brokers will continue to get load visibility and capacity tools for every load they manage, but with nearly 50 additional years of expertise and greater resources for an enhanced suite of broker tools, according to a statement from the two companies.
They also said carriers can expect the same lifestyle features provided by Trucker Tools including scales, fuel optimizers, and more.
“At Trucker Tools, our unwavering mission has always been to simplify and enhance the lives of brokers and carriers,” Kary Jablonski, CEO of Trucker Tools, said. “Through our strategic partnership with DAT, we are amplifying this mission on a greater scale, delivering enhanced solutions and transformative insights to our customers. This collaboration unlocks opportunities for speed, efficiency, and innovation for the freight industry. We are thrilled to align with DAT to advance their vision of eliminating uncertainty in the freight industry.”
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