Method and load input device for optimizing log truck productivity
First Claim
1. A method for optimizing hauling productivity for a plurality of log trucks picking up a plurality of log loads from a plurality of log loaders, comprising the steps of:
- a. providing a log load input device to at least one of said plurality of log loaders, said log load input device includingi. a data input means for inputting load data about one of said plurality of log loads;
ii. a transmission means for wirelessly transmitting said load data to a server;
b. entering said load data into said log load input device; and
c. transmitting said load data from said log load input device to said server.
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Abstract
A method of optimizing log truck productivity utilizing technology allowing the entry of log truck orders from the field. The present invention generally seeks to improve productivity by (1) minimizing the distances log trucks drive with empty loads and (2) improving coordination between groups of log truck drivers and groups of log loaders to allow for more efficient cross-servicing between the parties. Using the load input device, a loader operator in the field enters a “load ticket” that specifies a mill destination, a desired pickup time for the truck to arrive at the logging site and a desired trailer configuration type. This order is transmitted to a server where it is a received into a centralized application or server. A computer running optimization software can match the load with available trucks or trucks about to become available.
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18 Claims
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1. A method for optimizing hauling productivity for a plurality of log trucks picking up a plurality of log loads from a plurality of log loaders, comprising the steps of:
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a. providing a log load input device to at least one of said plurality of log loaders, said log load input device including i. a data input means for inputting load data about one of said plurality of log loads; ii. a transmission means for wirelessly transmitting said load data to a server; b. entering said load data into said log load input device; and c. transmitting said load data from said log load input device to said server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A load input device for entering and transmitting data about a load of logs to be hauled by a log truck comprising:
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a. a log load data input means configured for inputting load data about said load of logs, said load data including a time for picking up said load of logs and a mill destination for which said load of logs is to be hauled; b. a transmission means for transmitting said load data to a server along with location data describing the location of said load of logs, said server configured to receive load data from a plurality of log loaders; c. a receiving means for receiving identification data transmitted from said server, said identification data identifying said log truck; and d. a display screen for displaying said identification data or descriptions thereof.
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