Watkins Mobile is a Track and Trace application created by International Online for Watkins and Sole Transport Ltd of Gallymead Road, Slough, SL3 0EN, UK (http://www.wasuk.net). Specifically it is used to equip W&S Vehicles with a smartphone as a tracking device which is also used to capture the Customer's signature on Collection or Delivery of Freight. The application works in conjunction with W&S online system and downloads vehicle specific freight manifests with Collection and Delivery details, Special instructions and when appropriate Hazardous information. The manifest address information is used by the device's GPS routing software to assist navigation. The application also provides Drivers with a quick way to alert the headquarters for Threats, Accidents or other Problems. All vehicles, messages and uploaded images are tracked on the map by W&S traffic control staff within the W&S online system, an integrated freight forwarding application by International Online S.A.
The application can be adapted to a large number of freight forwarding systems extending them to the smartphone world. For more information please contact International Online or email us at mobile@iol.gr