Advanced Technology

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At Eastern Connection, we employ state-of-the-art technology to assure the prompt and safe delivery of all packages. All of our drivers are equipped with mobile, hand-held wireless barcode scanners to ensure proper documentation of packages. The MC70 scanners track proof-of-delivery, including electronic signature capture, in real-time, providing up-to-the-minute information that is available through Eastern Connection's web site parcel tracking. Our technology, which is on par with national carriers, helps us maintain an industry-leading 98% on-time efficiency record.printer


Technology features at Eastern Connection:

  • Scanner bar coding to protect customer confidentiality and expedite tracking of shipments.
  • Package is scanned four times:
          Pickup, Warehouse Distribution Sort,
          Load for Delivery, and POD.
  • Proof-of-delivery in real-time with an electronic signature capture upload
  • Integrated shipping and tracking generated by GPS wireless system that tracks all field personnel and route vehicles.
  • Immediate two-way communication with all drivers using digital Nextel direct connect network.
  • Web site shipping and package tracking capabilities.
  • EDI - Electronic Data Interchange invoicing.
  • Kewill and Pitney Bowes software module options, as well as our proprietary Partnership automation system and web-based ECShip.
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