Omnitracs New Terrestrial Browsing App Helps Drivers Stay Connected and Productive

Omnitracs, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated and a leading provider of integrated wireless systems, applications and services to transportation and logistics companies, has launched a Terrestrial Browsing application for its Mobile Computing Platform 110 and 200 (MCP110 and MCP200).

To complement Omnitracs’ existing Open Wi-Fi offering, Terrestrial Browsing helps fleets further streamline business operations and improve driver productivity and satisfaction. With Terrestrial Browsing, drivers can access the Internet via Omnitracs’ MCP web browser and terrestrial network, avoiding “offline” periods associated with no Wi-Fi connectivity.

While applicable for fleets of all profiles and sizes, because the application enables browsing anywhere the MCP has terrestrial coverage, Terrestrial Browsing is ideal for long-haul drivers that need Internet access, regardless of Wi-Fi accessibility. Standard terrestrial networks provide reliable connectivity for drivers removed from a central location—such as a truck stop or distribution center, where Wi-Fi might be available—for enhanced access to information and improved quality of life.

“As driver recruitment and retention remain top pain points for the trucking industry, enhanced access to information on the road is a vital component of many fleets’ strategy to keep their drivers happy, safe and productive,” said Vikas Jain, vice president of product management and software as a service at Omnitracs. “Omnitracs’ Wi-Fi and Terrestrial Browsing options help make drivers’ lives easier by providing new, easy and cost-effective ways to stay connected and complete daily operations within the convenience of their own cabs.”

Category: Fleet Diagnostics & Software, General Update