ConNote Mobile - A Walkthrough
Introduction
Australia’s vast landscape demands a robust freight industry. In 2022/23, road transport moved a staggering 241.8 billion tonne-kilometers of freight, marking a 3% increase from the previous year. Freight is the backbone of Australia’s economy, keeping goods flowing—even during challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. By 2050, domestic road freight is expected to surge by 77%, meaning more trucks, drivers, and longer routes.
As demand soars, transport companies need smarter, faster solutions. Enter ConNote Driver Companion, the mobile app that supercharges your freight operations. Designed as a seamless extension of ConNote, it helps you handle the massive volume of data and tasks involved in tracking consignments. Let’s walk through how ConNote mobile can streamline your workflow.
Home Screen
Log in, and boom—the entire freight process is right in front of you. Icons represent each step, customized for the user’s role. Drivers see delivery tasks, depot staff handle receivals and collections—everything tailored to their access level. No clutter, just clarity.
Pickups
Once a pickup is logged via the desktop app, customer portal, or EDI, it’s assigned to a driver. They get all the details, maps, and even directions. With a tap, the driver marks the freight "onboard." Once it hits the depot, it’s logged as "in depot," and just like that, the pickup is done.
Receivals
When customers drop freight at the depot, ConNote mobile ensures a smooth handoff. Depot staff simply scan the consignment barcode, and the system instantly recognizes it, flagging the freight as ready for the next step—loading onto a trailer.
Trailers
Loading trailers for line haul is like playing Tetris—only heavier. Forklift drivers scan each consignment or cage, load it up, and keep track of the trailer’s total weight to stay within safe limits. Once fully loaded, the system generates the manifest, and that trailer is ready to roll.
Jobs
Long-haul journeys, like the epic 2,000km Perth to Broome route, are a key part of Australia’s transport industry. Drivers can easily log odometer readings and start/end times in ConNote mobile, ensuring every part of the journey is tracked and recorded.
Deliveries
Once the freight reaches its destination, the delivery drivers take over. With ConNote mobile, capturing proof of delivery is a breeze—whether it’s a signature, photo, or GPS coordinates. The data is instantly uploaded, so the job can be invoiced right away.
Collections
If freight is picked up from a depot, ConNote mobile ensures the collection process is just as seamless. Depot staff can capture proof of delivery details from the customer without missing a beat.
Storage
Need to store freight? Whether for quarantine, insurance, or just waiting for a full load, ConNote mobile has you covered. Users select the depot they’re working from, and all available storage locations appear for easy freight parking and tracking.
Conclusion
The ConNote mobile app isn’t just an add-on—it’s a game-changer. By streamlining freight management and cutting down on admin work, ConNote mobile boosts efficiency and keeps freight moving. Ready to scale up your operations? Call us today for a demo of ConNote in action!
Resources
(1) https://www.bitre.gov.au/publications/2023/australian-infrastructure-and-transport-statistics-yearbook-2023/freight
(2) https://datahub.freightaustralia.gov.au/updates-insights/insights/navigating-australias-freight-future