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Virtual dispatch system: XYpper Software has introduced a
trucking app designed to simplify freight finding and processing.
XYpper, a virtual dispatch system (VDS), sends load offers for all
available freight while truckers are en route, then prepares all the
documents needed for the driver to execute the load.
XYpper assists independent owner-operators (IOOs) in the
trucking industry through an app- and Web-based VDS in the
U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The XYpper app allows IOOs to
use the Internet along with mobile technology to connect with
freight brokers. XYpper works much like other “sharing economy” apps, by directly connecting individuals who have a need
with someone who can perform a service—in XYpper’s case,
connecting truckers who are in a particular geographical area or
on their way, with freight brokers or shippers in the area who
have loads that need to be delivered.
Brokers post their load information online through a Web-based portal, and truckers are alerted via the app in real time.
Every order shows the load’s rate per mile and equipment type,
and orders are sorted according to the driver’s profile, so drivers
get the best possible matches for their truck. According to the
company, at any given time of year, more than 250,000 available
loads are live on the app and are updated constantly. As soon as
a load is given out or past due, it is immediately removed from
the system, so truckers can be assured the loads and information
are current and available.
Other features of the system include automated document
generation for truckers and brokers through a virtual dispatcher, including order confirmation, bills of lading, and proof of
delivery, so neither party has to create the necessary paperwork
for their transaction. The app provides load tracking and uses
the smartphone as a signing device. In addition, like numerous
Web-based sites and apps, the app features a one- to five-star
performance rating system for truckers, brokers, and shippers,
which can be helpful for all parties as they decide with whom
they would like to work.
XYpper is available for download in the Apple App Store and
for Android devices on Google Play. Truckers can test the service
on a free 15-day trial basis and subscribe for $25 per month,
cancellable at any time. (XYpper Software, www.xypper.com)
Safety light curtain: Sick, a manufacturer of sensors, machine
vision systems, encoders, and automatic identification solutions
for factory, logistics, and process automation, has launched its
deTec4 safety light curtain.
The de Tec4 safety light curtains come with protective heights
of 300 millimeters to 2,100 millimeters and an IP65, IP67, and
IP69K enclosure rating. They are ideal for use in harsh environments, the company says. The safety light curtains have variants
for use in explosion-hazard areas as well as environments that
use coolants and lubricants.
The de Tec4 is able to differentiate between people and materials thanks to two-sensor muting integration. Through use of
a muting adapter, muting sensors can integrate directly to the
light curtain in the field, eliminating the need to wire the muting
sensors back to the cabinet.
Using evaluation algorithms and reduced resolution, the
de Tec4 will ignore small objects like insects but trigger a machine
shutoff for larger ones. (Sick, www.sick.com)
Pallet truck: TVH in the Americas,
a provider of replacement parts and
accessories for the material handling
and equipment industries, has introduced a new pallet truck. The TSP6630
has a maximum capacity of 6,600 pounds and features extra-strong steel reinforcement rods, designed to hold the heaviest
of loads. This model also features a balanced top with reinforced
fork frame, casting steel pump rods for durability, and entry
and exit fork rollers that guarantee maximum stability for safely
transporting goods. (TVH in the Americas, www.tvh.com)
Enterprise-level dimensioning software: QubeVu, a creator
of parcel and pallet dimensioning systems, has introduced a
suite of enterprise-level software solutions designed to make
dimensioning a value-added operation. According to the company, QubeVu Matrix simplifies data collection and management,
optimizes performance, and provides insight into efficiency and
revenue opportunities.
Matrix automatically stores every piece of data about every
item in the parcel stream and facilitates remote monitoring, configuration, and updating of every QubeVu in the system, from
anywhere in the world. The Matrix dashboard provides real-time
data and insights, and allows operators to drill down for more
detail—from the condition of an individual parcel to comparative
system performance over time, by line, by facility, or by employee. (QubeVu, www.qubevu.com/matrix)
