Message and Operational Functionality

Strategy5
Aether Systems Interface

Module

Two-way messaging with hot-key access to all messaging functions from any point in marketing, dispatch and maintenance.
Messaging functions include: Send, Read, Forward, Reply, Save, Print and Group Broadcast of free form or macro based messages
Inbound messages are automatically forwarded to tractor, dispatcher and fleet manager. With recurring notification of messages waiting and auto-display while in the dispatch screen.
Optional routing of truck-to-truck messages regardless of communications system.
Optional Internet mail gateway allowing two-way messaging for driver's family with auditing of usage for driver or owner/operator settlement.
Hot-Key access to all Aether functionality such as unit configuration parameters, special feature requests, etc.

Dispatch Functionality

Driver initiated dispatch of planned loads.
Dispatcher initiated dispatches automatically forwarded appropriate load information to mobile unit.
Automated and on-demand (driver or dispatcher) transmission of current load information including
- Shipment Details - Stops, Pickup/Delivery Numbers, Contact Information, Etc.
- Directions to next dispatched stop location.
- Pre-Plans (Next Load).
- Practical Routing from appropriate mileage systems including PC Miler, Prophesy, and Rand McNally
Automated Check Calls including current status, delay and hours of service information.
Automated location reporting with current driving speed and temperature settings recorded if available. Duplicate location reports are updated to avoid excessive location reports. This information is made available to Stratgy5 log auditor, Fuel tax reporting, dispatch, safety, driver settlement and personnel modules.
Automated Pickup and Drop completion verified by coordinate matching. Loading information such as Bill of Lading, weight, piece count and seal numbers are automatically updated and verified when appropriate.
Record daily hub and available hours of service.
Real-time analysis of tractor location, hours of service and stop appointments to pro-actively warn of impending service failures.
Exception handling of all transactions that cannot be processed automatically.