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ConnectedTablet is a ruggedized mobile
computer for ready mixed concrete and
aggregate fleets. "[It] gives our custom-
ers an additional choice when selecting
an in-vehicle display for their fleet," says
Trimble CL Director of Product Manage-
ment Jeff Van Grootel. "Not only will this
portable tablet enable users to improve
productivity inside and outside of the cab,
but it also has the strength to withstand
the extreme environment of the construc-
tion industry."
The Android-based ConnectedTablet
connects wirelessly to the Trimble Vehicle
Gateway (TVG) and provides a rich in-cab
experience for the operator, including
features such as in-cab navigation with
CoPilot Truck from ALK Technologies;
Hours of Service; daily vehicle inspec-
tion reports; plus, text and push-to-talk
voice communications. The TVG uses GPS
technology and cellular data to provide
vehicle tracking with real-time updates
on location and events, using a combina-
tion of automated geo-based statuses for
site arrival and departure and sensor-based
automated statuses for load and unload
events.
"Pairing the ConnectedTablet with
the TVG gives fleets the combination of
a rugged device and a powerful software
platform, enabling them to maximize
efficiencies, improve customer service and
increase safety for their drivers," Van Groo-
tel affirms.
ConnectedTablet was announced at
ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017, along with
a first-of-its-kind Enterprise Record-
ing feature for Trimble CL's Radio over
Internet Protocol solution, TrimFleet
Communicator, that replaces traditional
radio communication and serves as a
push-to-talk application supporting com-
munication between drivers and dispatch,
or through point-to-point calls with spe-
cific individuals.
Enterprise Recording allows an orga-
nization to access one year of recorded
communication. Users can search their
fleet's stored communications by date
range, time of day, driver and specific
channel. "From providing efficient work
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ConnectedTablet
TrimFleet Communicator
instructions to relaying information on the
jobsite, reliable, real-time communication is
essential for any fleet in construction mate-
rials," notes Van Grootel. "Adding the ability
to record communications gives organizations
a digital paper trail and tangible evidence
should customer billing disputes or safety
and compliance issues arise." — Trimble
Construction Logistics, www.trimble.com/Con-
struction-Logistics/Ready-Mix-Operations.aspx.