{"id":5103,"date":"2020-04-08T15:23:37","date_gmt":"2020-04-08T15:23:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=5103"},"modified":"2020-04-08T15:23:37","modified_gmt":"2020-04-08T15:23:37","slug":"exchange-keeps-truck-drivers-safe-informed-through-covid-19-with-real-time-communication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2020\/04\/08\/exchange-keeps-truck-drivers-safe-informed-through-covid-19-with-real-time-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Keeps Truck Drivers Safe, Informed through COVID-19 with Real-Time Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TheDALLAS <\/strong>\u2013 The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making sure all associates have up-to-date information throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, including associates who are on the road.<\/p>\n

The Exchange\u2019s logistics department uses software from PeopleNet to communicate directly with its roughly 160 truck drivers throughout the continental United States to keep them safe and informed as the situation changes and develops.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost recently, we shared with our drivers the updated tips from HR for preventing the spread of COVID-19,\u201d Exchange Logistics Business System Analyst Billy Shirley said. \u201cThe Exchange is mission essential, and it\u2019s important we keep serving the military community while also protecting our associates.\u201d<\/p>\n

All CONUS truck drivers have tablets that record vehicle data and information.<\/a> Those tablets can send and receive messages too. Exchange leaders can send messages from anywhere in the world to all CONUS drivers, a specific driver or a group of drivers at a specific terminal. The drivers can either select the audio option to have the message read aloud to them or they can wait until their next stop to read it.<\/p>\n

The Exchange implemented the system in 2017, and it has proved helpful, particularly during hurricane season and accident reconstruction efforts. The software can also share real-time information such as updates on installation gate requirements, changes in store operating times or installation closures.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe software shows us a map of where every one of our drivers is in the U.S. When we see bad weather coming in, we can communicate directly with drivers to reroute them and keep them out of harm\u2019s way,\u201d Shirley said. \u201cDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, we\u2019re using the software to make sure our drivers have the information they need to protect themselves while they continue to deliver critical items to the military community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 62nd<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.3 billion in dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs over the last 10 years. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Marisa Conner at 214-312-5111 or connermar@aafes.com.<\/p>\n

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