Method for In-Cab Driver Operation
First Claim
1. A method for transporting full truckload cargo using a truck, the truck comprising a cab in which a driver operates the truck, the method comprising:
- powering up a communications module residing in the cab, the communications module comprising a vehicle navigation system, a modem for receiving wireless telecommunications signals, a processing unit for associating instructions for cargo delivery locations with geo-positioning coordinates, and a user interface;
receiving a cargo delivery data set at the communications module from a host trucking management system, the data set providing (i) a first cargo delivery location;
acknowledging receipt of the first cargo delivery location through the user interface, wherein a receipt signal is sent from the communications module to the host trucking management system;
driving the truck and cargo to the first cargo delivery location while referencing a map provided through the vehicle navigation system to the first cargo delivery location;
arriving at the first cargo delivery location; and
informing the host trucking management system of approximate arrival of the truck at the first cargo delivery location by sending a first arrival signal from the communications module.
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Abstract
A method for transporting cargo using a truck is provided. Preferably, the method is used in connection with full truckload operations. The method generally includes powering up a communications module residing within a cab of the truck. The communications module comprises a vehicle navigation system, a modem for receiving telecommunications signals, a processing unit for associating instructions for cargo delivery locations with geo-positioning coordinates, and a user interface. The method further includes receiving a cargo delivery data set at the communications module. The data set is sent from a host trucking management system. The data set provides at least a first cargo delivery location for the driver. The method then includes the driver acknowledging receipt of the first cargo delivery location through the user interface. Acknowledgment of receipt of the first cargo delivery location causes a signal to be sent from the communications module to the host trucking management system. The method also includes driving the truck and cargo to the first cargo delivery location. Upon arrival, the host trucking management system is informed. This is done by sending a first arrival signal from the communications module.
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29 Claims
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1. A method for transporting full truckload cargo using a truck, the truck comprising a cab in which a driver operates the truck, the method comprising:
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powering up a communications module residing in the cab, the communications module comprising a vehicle navigation system, a modem for receiving wireless telecommunications signals, a processing unit for associating instructions for cargo delivery locations with geo-positioning coordinates, and a user interface; receiving a cargo delivery data set at the communications module from a host trucking management system, the data set providing (i) a first cargo delivery location; acknowledging receipt of the first cargo delivery location through the user interface, wherein a receipt signal is sent from the communications module to the host trucking management system; driving the truck and cargo to the first cargo delivery location while referencing a map provided through the vehicle navigation system to the first cargo delivery location; arriving at the first cargo delivery location; and informing the host trucking management system of approximate arrival of the truck at the first cargo delivery location by sending a first arrival signal from the communications module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for coordinating the delivery of full truckload cargo, comprising:
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sending a cargo delivery data set from a host trucking management system to a communications module, wherein; the communications module is located in a cab in a remote truck to be driven by a driver, the communications module comprises a vehicle navigation system, a modem for receiving wireless telecommunications signals, a processing unit for associating instructions for cargo delivery locations with geo-positioning coordinates, and a user interface, and the cargo delivery data set comprises (i) a first cargo delivery location; receiving an acknowledgement receipt of the first cargo delivery location from the user interface, wherein a receipt signal is sent from the communications module to the host trucking management system; and receiving a first delivery signal through the host trucking management system confirming that the truck has arrived at the first cargo delivery location. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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