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technology ALK targets user experience with PC Miler 27 A LK Technologies, a global provider of geologistics and navigation software, released the latest version of its PC Miler truck routing, mileage and mapping software. PC Miler 27 features and enhancements include a redesigned graphical user interface and hours-of-service compliance tools for more precise arrival and delivery time estimates. ALK says the graphical user interface reflects recent trends in software design that result in more intuitive navigation of the product's vast feature set. The user interface features a ribbon-style design with updated descriptive icons, a more accessible layout for smoother transition between tasks, and windows that can be floated outside the PC Miler application to accommodate added workspace needs. The HOS compliance tools are designed to help dispatchers and drivers comply with HOS regulations more easily, the company says. Based on remaining hours, PC Miler calculates when a driver needs to break and indicates the designated breaks in the detailed driving directions report, automatically updating on-duty hours. Through the PC Miler-Connect interface tool, fleets are able to import or export the drivers' remaining hours associated with specific routes. RouteSync, an added capability, can help ensure operational consistency between dispatched routes and actual routes, deliver- Text INFO to 205-289-3554 or visit www.ccjdigital.com/info Untitled-5 1 CCJ0813_TechDept.indd 53 ing the guidance to drive the miles that are being billed. With RouteSync, routes and preferences are sent from PC Miler in the back office directly to the latest version of ALK's CoPilot Truck navigation software in the cab to help maintain route compliance and reduce nonrevenue mileage. In addition, PC Miler-Tolls 27 includes four new toll discount programs. PC Miler 27 features and enhancements include a redesigned graphical user interface and hours-of-service compliance. commercial carrier journal | august 2013 53 7/12/13 8:40 AM 7/24/13 2:50 PM