New BCS Scanners
- Thread starter redytrk
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I am wondering also as it looks like we have to buy them from QC and not run down to our local scanner shop and get one or even use one we all ready own.
I am concerned about the cost. I have to decide whether or not there is an gain to our operation for the expense. Costs for Clink and other required equipment keep going up with no additional return on the added expenses. Not a good formula for success of a small business. There has yet to even be a break even point on the new expenses. Going to have to look at this one long and hard.
If the scanners are provided to us as part of our already overly inflated $35 weekly expense it can be a good program. If it costs even a penny more on the $35 then I'll just keep using the envelopes. I just hope it's not going to be a forced situation if it costs more.
We have not used a TripPak box for awhile now and I do not miss them.... It has been fantastic to scan our bills after we finish a load and we are done with it.
When excepting some loads I consider the hassle factor and at times this can increase our rate. In the case of TripPak and scanning I consider the convenience factor and I do not EVER want to go back to hunting for a TripPak box.
I am hoping their will be other benefits to this including being able to send in Hazmat paperwork when requested and not have to ask the shipper if they will scan or looking for a fax machine. It would also be nice if we could easily scan back in paperwork that we have been asked to print and send back in.
There are some savings to not using TripPak as we do not look for boxes anymore or care about boxes. We do not have envelopes hanging around waiting to be sent or have the chance of losing an envelope before being dropped in a box.
When excepting some loads I consider the hassle factor and at times this can increase our rate. In the case of TripPak and scanning I consider the convenience factor and I do not EVER want to go back to hunting for a TripPak box.
I am hoping their will be other benefits to this including being able to send in Hazmat paperwork when requested and not have to ask the shipper if they will scan or looking for a fax machine. It would also be nice if we could easily scan back in paperwork that we have been asked to print and send back in.
There are some savings to not using TripPak as we do not look for boxes anymore or care about boxes. We do not have envelopes hanging around waiting to be sent or have the chance of losing an envelope before being dropped in a box.
There are positive points about it but the flip side of the coin is that if one is maximizing their fuel purchasing dollars with the discounts available at the major truckstops then there's a trippak box less than 100 yards walking detour from 9x% of the fuel pumps one stops at.
bubblehead
Veteran Expediter
I would think that FEDEX will not be charging for the scanners because of the hughe savings on the TRIPAK fee for each envelope not sent because of the scanner.
Dream on. They are not going to pay for anything they can get out of.
If it works the same as the rest of Clink does we are in BIG trouble. I can't WAIT to see what THIS is going to cost and will it be, as most things seem to be, MANDATORY, whether we need it or not?
Can't be charged for that.
bubblehead
Veteran Expediter
redytrk, If FEDEX is saving $11.45 per TRIPAK envelope and there is approx. 450 dispatches per day, the savings is $5,152.50 each day! So in a years time, FEDEX saves $1,880,662.50...just from not using TRIPAK. That seems like a good incentive to get scanners in all contracted vehicles ASAP at no charge.
The scanner is incredibly handy. There is a dropdown menu with several choices. For example, you're in Canada and need to send your Ace, customs invoice, and all othet border entry paperwork. Another example is you just had a roadside level 1. Soon as the LEO hands you your inspection report, you scan and choosr Safety for your delivery option. We have done that twice, as we were also part of the test group. Also, a clink message comes back to you as a record of your transmission.
We like it.
We like it.
zorry
Veteran Expediter
If they want to add the scanner AND drop the price, I'm in !!
I'll probably get called for a random Monday.
