drivers are given a queue number and then assigned jobs automatically by the system based on their place on the list. In the event there are no drivers in a zone or no drivers that meet the particular needs of the customer, the computer automatically does a search for the nearest driver in an adjacent zone or pre-set search radius. The system works well and it works fast, assigning trips to vehicles within two to three seconds.” “The way our system used to work was based on VHF (Very high frequency) line of sight radio communication. We’ve actually almost entirely moved away from this, for many reasons. In the last four years we’ve pushed off to a cellular network through Rogers.” “The way our system used to work was based on VHF (Very high frequency) line of sight radio communication,” Brian continued as we made our way to the Server Room. “We’ve actually almost entirely moved away from this, for many reasons. In the last four years we’ve pushed off to a cellular network through Rogers. All of our drivers have an Air Stick in their car and all their onboard equipment transmits to the dispatch centre over the cellular network. The business solutions Rogers offers are exceptional.
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