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July 24

Hold onto your Juicy Lucys and grab a handful of hotdish, because we are coming to our home state of Minnesota! We are hosting another popular User Forum on Thursday, August 10th in Minneapolis, MN!

Whether you’re an existing GroundCloud customer or considering becoming one, this event is open to all. Don’t miss out on the chance to network with fellow contractors, connect with the GroundCloud team, and stay updated on the most effective strategies for managing your business operations.

When: Thursday, August 10th, 10am – 5pm (lunch will be provided🍴)
Where: Minneapolis, MN

July 20

Are you headed to the Contractor Expo in Vegas?

This FREE event for contractors is a great opportunity to come together to network, get up to date on the latest industry trends and technology, and learn the best practices to run a successful business.

Make sure to attend the presentation Optimize Your Profits with GroundCloud, hosted by GroundCloud founder Dave Leland, on Saturday, July 29th at 9:30am to learn how GroundCloud’s continued innovation is helping thousands of contractors to boost efficiency and drive profits.

When: Saturday, July 29th at 9:30am
Where: Vendome A & B

Don’t forget to stop by booth 229 to talk to our sales team, get some free swag, and the chance to win a FREE VEDR camera!

To learn more about the expo, visit https://www.routeconsultantexpo.com/sessions/groundcloud 

 

July 13

Time-specific volume continues to ramp up, is your team prepared?  It’s important to have a solid plan in place to make it easier for your drivers to meet those package requirements, and maintain a high service rating.

GroundCloud offers some amazing features to help meet time-specific requirements through our new Time Commits solution:

      • A centralized delivery window dashboard
      • Updated stop location icons
      • Alerts when a delivery window is ending

Hear from GroundCloud customer, Justin Waln of Waln Enterprises on how GroundCloud’s new Time Commits feature helps his team manage delivery windows and meet time-specific package requirements.

All included as part of your GroundCloud subscription. This is why our customers have reached on-time delivery of over 99%! (based on Jan 2023 data)

To learn more and get started, visit our page at https://hubs.lyQ01XK1MH0 or contact our sales team at (218) 864-7900.

July 10

This week marks the highly anticipated Safe Driver Week! With a particular emphasis on speeding, this year’s campaign encourages individuals to dedicate this week to introspection and improvement regarding their driving habits. It serves as a reminder to be more mindful and vigilant on the roads every day.

Law enforcement agencies will actively monitor and address any instances of hazardous driving behavior throughout this period. Let’s seize this opportunity to prioritize safety, fostering a culture of responsible driving for the benefit of ourselves and others.

To learn how GroundCloud can help you reach your safety goals, please visit https://hubs.ly/Q01X98rv0.

If you’d like to schedule additional safety training this week, read this knowledge base article for instructions on Supplemental Training. 

July 6

GroundCloud has simplified time-definite deliveries with our new Time Commits feature! Everything you need to meet delivery windows.

Our technology is available RIGHT NOW, ready to support your seamless daily operations and enable you to maintain a high service level as time-definite volume is injected into the network.

To learn more about Time Commits and the rest of our solution, check out our Time Commits page: 

Now is the time to switch to GroundCloud if you haven’t already and get your first month FREE! Contact our sales team at (218) 864-7900 opt 1 for more information.

June 29

We are coming to the Land of 10,000 Lakes and you betchya you’re invited!

Make sure to register for our upcoming User Forum in Minneapolis, MN on August 10th! Find out for yourself why these forums have been so popular that we had to keep adding more to the schedule!

All current and potential GroundCloud customers are invited to attend our upcoming CSP gathering. This will be a great opportunity to socialize with other contractors, meet with the GroundCloud team, and get up to speed with the latest and best practices for managing your business operations.


When:
Thursday, August 10th, 10am – 5pm (lunch will be provided)

Where: Renaissance Minneapolis Bloomtington Hotel
5500 American Blvd W
Minneapolis, MN

June 28

If you’re at the Summit in Dallas this week, make sure to visit us at booth #401 to meet our incredible team and snag some free swag while you’re there!

Join us for two unmissable panel discussions! On Thursday, we have The New VEDR KPIs: Opportunities and Challenges, followed by Improving Outcomes Through Better Safety on Friday. These insightful sessions will be hosted by none other than GroundCloud founder, Dave Leland! Get ready to dive into the latest Key Performance Indicator updates and be the first to hear about our groundbreaking Linehaul Proactive Safety Training!


New VEDR KPIs: Opportunities and Challenges

When: Friday, June 30th at 10:30 AM

Improving Outcomes Through Better Safety
When: Thursday, June 29th at 2:45 PM

June 27

We are thrilled to announce that significant changes are on the horizon for the P&D world. As time-specific deliveries approach, GroundCloud’s innovative Time Commits feature is here to meet the increased volume demands and new delivery requirements that are essential for contractors like you!

Time Commits introduce a range of enhancements to our management portal and driver app, revolutionizing your delivery operations:

  • Full visibility of delivery windows.
  • An overview of Time Definite Deliveries and real-time status updates keep managers informed.
  • Driver Alerts help minimize missed delivery windows.
  • Enhanced clarity with color-coded stops provides easy-to-understand visual cues.

Our technology is available RIGHT NOW, ready to support your seamless daily operations and enable you to maintain a high service level as time-definite volume is injected into the network.

To learn more about Time Commits and the rest of our solution, we invite you to check out this page.

June 22

New Driver App Features: Signature Required icon and a new way to Edit Stops and Update Delivery/Parking Locations!

Drivers now have even more visibility for stops that require signatures. When enabled, any stop that requires a signature will also show a pink signature icon on the MyDrive map. Drivers can turn on this feature in the GroundCloud app under Settings > Map Preferences > and toggle on Show Signature Required Icons.

Editing Stops and Updating Delivery/Parking Location just got even easier! Drivers can now make these changes right from MyDrive by simply selecting a stop on the map and clicking the EDIT icon listed below the address. From here you can either Edit Stop or Edit Parking/Delivery Location.

For more information, read this article.

June 20

Going to the upcoming Linehaul Summit?  Make sure to visit us at booth #401 and attend our presentations!

Don’t miss our educational safety session featuring GroundCloud founder, Dave Leland as he leads the panel The New VEDR KPIs: Opportunities and Challenges to discuss recent changes to the Linehaul Key Performance Indicators. We will also be hosting the session Improving Outcomes Through Better Safety where we will be announcing our upcoming linehaul offerings and going over our Linehaul Ongoing Safety Program!

Improving Outcomes Through Better Safety
When: Thursday, June 29th at 2:45 PM

Topics include:

  • Upcoming GroundCloud offerings
  • How to improve safety
  • LH Ongoing Safety Training Program

Take advantage of these wonderful opportunities to get up to speed and have any questions answered!

New VEDR KPIs: Opportunities & Challenges
When: Friday, June 30th at 10:30 AM

Topics include:

  • Breakdown of VEDR KPI changes
  • How to navigate the new system
  • Potential challenges
  • Best practices going forward

June 15

GroundCloud has simplified time-definite deliveries with Time Commits, a new feature that brings several enhancements to the management portal and driver app. New stop order preferences, comprehensive time window dashboards, and delivery window alerts will help you deliver packages on time, every time.

Now is the time to switch to GroundCloud if you haven’t already and get your first month FREE! Contact our sales team at 218-864-7900 opt. 1 or submit a contact form. 
GroundCloud is committed to staying ahead of the curve and addressing the evolving needs of our customers. To learn more about Time Commits, check out this article covering it in detail.

June 14

We had a blast at our User Forum in Chicago last week! It was so nice to see some familiar faces and the chance to meet some new ones. Thank you to all those that came, your support is truly appreciated and we couldn’t have had such a fantastic time without you!

If you haven’t been able to attend one of our User Forums so far, don’t worry! This August we are heading to Minneapolis, MN! See you there!

For more information, check out our User Forums page.

June 12

We are heading to Dallas for the Linehaul Summit on June 28th – June 30th

If you’re attending the upcoming Linehaul Summit, make sure to join us for the safety panel: The New VEDR KPIs: Opportunities & Challenges led by GroundCloud founder, Dave Leland! We will be going over recent changes to the Linehaul Key Performance Indicators and discussing our upcoming linehaul offerings.

Topics include:

  • Breakdown of VEDR KPI changes
  • How to navigate the new system
  • Potential challenges
  • Best practices going forward
  • Upcoming GroundCloud LH offerings

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get up to speed on these changes and have any questions answered!

When: Friday, June 30th at 10:30 AM
Where: The Linehaul Summit
Irving Convention Center
500 W Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, TX 75039

June 8

Our Scanner Data Plotting just got better!

GroundCloud allows you to see the exact location of where a package was scanned. And our latest update brings even more functionality to this amazing feature! 

When a driver scans a package, the geo location from their scanner is automatically plotted on the map with a barcode icon. We have expanded this feature by adding a whole new layer of convenience and efficiency! Now you can click on these barcode icons to see even more information for that stop!

To learn more about Scanner Data Plotting, check out this Knowledge Base article.

June 7

Discover Time Commits! This new GroundCloud feature has everything you need to meet upcoming time definite delivery requirements and boost your service rating!

Time Commits bring several enhancements to the manager portal and driver app:

  • Real time status updates
  • Driver alerts
  • Color coded stops
  • Full visibility of all time windows

Now is the time to switch to GroundCloud if you haven’t already and get your first month FREE! Contact our sales team at 218-864-7900 opt. 1 or submit a contact form. 

To learn more about how Time Commits and the rest of our solution can help your business continue to operate smoothly and efficiently, check out this link.

June 6

You can now add additional entities to your account! 

We have added new functionality to help you make sure your vehicles and VEDR devices are associated with the proper V#.

It is important to keep your account up to date for proper attribution and reporting. Information listed on your GroundCloud account should match your Schedule B, current contracts, company information, equipment details, and employee information in order to get the best reporting. 

For important information to keep up-to-date and how to update it within your GroundCloud account, please refer to this Account Data Management article

June 5

As warm weather approaches, remember to prepare for the hot temperatures. If you often deal with tablets overheating, Frigid Mounts are the perfect solution!

GroundCloud Frigid Mounts are great for securing and cooling tablets in your commercial delivery vehicles. This product will keep your iPads cool and prevent them from overheating during the hot months. GroundCloud Frigid Mounts have multiple tablet and mounting bracket options to choose from and will make a great addition to your fleet. 

May 30

Curious what others are saying about GroundCloud’s new Time Commits feature? Hear from fellow contractor, Preston Kubas on what he thinks of Time Commits and how it enables him to put more stops on routes!

This is your best option at running anything efficiently.

To learn more about how Time Commits and the rest of our solution, check out this link. 

Try it out and GET YOUR FIRST MONTH FREE, contact our sales team at 218-864-7900 opt. 1 or submit a contact form. 

May 26

The feature you have been waiting for: Time Commits! 

GroundCloud’s Time Commits feature is designed to help you satisfy increased volume demands and time-specific deliveries that will be essential for contractors! 

Time definite volume may be coming to your station and GroundCloud is the only vendor able to provide this important solution to contractors at this time. This technology is ready RIGHT NOW. Our solution will ensure seamless daily operations and help you achieve and maintain a high service level!

Time Commits bring multiple enhancements to the management portal and driver app, including new stop order preferences, comprehensive time window visibility, and delivery window alerts. These additions will enable providers to fulfill time-specific pickup and deliveries, helping to get every package processed on time, every time.

Now is the time to switch to GroundCloud if you haven’t already and get your first month FREE! Contact our sales team at 218-864-7900 opt. 1 or submit a contact form.

To learn more about how Time Commits and the rest of our solution can help your business, check out this link.