Methods for Processing Shipping Documentation Sent from a Vehicle
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1. A method for processing shipping documentation data sent from a vehicle to a remote processor, the method comprising:
- receiving one or more wireless signals representing shipping documentation data sent from a mobile data transmission device that is onboard the vehicle; and
prior to cargo associated with the shipping documentation data being removed from the vehicle, utilizing the shipping documentation data to prepare a loading manifest that references the cargo, wherein the loading manifest dictates further transport of the cargo on another vehicle.
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Abstract
The present invention automates the process of receiving transportation documentation and producing advance loading manifests therefrom to optimize load planning and dynamic product shipment and delivery control. Methods provide for receipt of the transportation documentation, initial preparation, and transmission of the documentation from on board a vehicle or while the vehicle is in transit.
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18 Claims
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1. A method for processing shipping documentation data sent from a vehicle to a remote processor, the method comprising:
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receiving one or more wireless signals representing shipping documentation data sent from a mobile data transmission device that is onboard the vehicle; and prior to cargo associated with the shipping documentation data being removed from the vehicle, utilizing the shipping documentation data to prepare a loading manifest that references the cargo, wherein the loading manifest dictates further transport of the cargo on another vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for processing shipping documentation data sent from a vehicle to a remote processor, the method comprising:
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receiving one or more wireless signals representing shipping documentation data associated with cargo, the one or more wireless signals sent from a mobile data transmission device that is onboard the vehicle; and prior to the vehicle arriving at a terminal, utilizing the shipping documentation data to; prepare a loading manifest that references the cargo, wherein the loading manifest dictates further transport of the cargo on another vehicle; and extract billing information from the shipping documentation data and prepare at least one billing document associated with the cargo based at least in part on the extracted billing information. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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