F4 Tech, formerly LandMark Systems, is proud to announce the awarding of a patent for increasing log truck productivity. The patent, number US 7,949,612 B2, was filed in March of 2007 as part of F4 Tech’s commitment to find and develop innovative solutions for the forest industry. This invention provides a method of optimizing log truck productivity utilizing technology allowing the entry of log truck orders from the field. The invention seeks to improve productivity by: (1) minimizing the distances log trucks drive with empty loads and (2) improving coordination between groups of log truck drivers and groups of log loaders to allow for more efficient cross-servicing between the parties.
“This is yet another step forward in leading innovation for forestry,” said President Mark Milligan. “We continue to push the envelope when it comes to improving the way that forestry is practiced,” he added. Rick Davis, Vice President and the originator as well as the driving force behind the innovation added that “we are very thankful for the awarding of this patent and look forward to its implementation in the field.”
About F4 Tech Systems
F4 Tech is based in Tallahassee, Florida and is a leading innovator of professional services, applications and technical products to both public and private entities engaged in forestry and natural resource management.