Full-service vehicle transportation company MetroGistics has introduced a free app known as RoadSign that is designed to let customers and drivers experience seamless transactions in real time.

As vehicle transportation and technology grow alongside each other, the industry has honed in on the transition to electronic proof of delivery as well as other real-time updates throughout the transport process.

“RoadSign is the solution that will allow drivers to fill out condition reports, collect signatures and process documents electronically, eliminating the need for inefficient paperwork,” said managing partner William Billiter. “RoadSign improves speed to market and increases efficiency for all users.”

Among the features to RoadSign are the following, as listed by MetroGistics:

• The latest up-to-date technology
• Increased efficiency of the pickup and delivery process
• 24/7 real-time status updates and tracking on vehicles
• No more faxing or printing delays
• Immediate insurance claim documentation with instant upload of vehicle images
• Elimination of paper, meeting industry standards and “Be Green” initiative

The company emphasized that RoadSign meets all ePOD requirements that OEMs have mandated. It can now be utilized on iOS and Android devices.

“For those in the auto remarketing industry who use us to ship their vehicles, this free app will help provide peace of mind,” said managing partner Scott Naz. “We know that it’s critical to receive your shipments on time to replenish inventory or prepare for large sales promotions. With RoadSign, you’ll know where your shipments are, when they arrive and who signed for them.”

This follows MetroGistics announcing strategic partnerships with Precision Motor Transport Group and McNutt Automotive Logistics.

The company said in its announcement that the combined entities will provide a full range of logistics and asset-based transportation solutions to the full spectrum of customer segments.

That includes automakers, the used-car market, new- and used-car dealerships, remarketing companies, auctions and the personal automotive markets on an “asset-medium” platform.

Editor's Note: This story will be featured in the Dec. 1 edition of Auto Remarketing, along with other news items from the transport world, as part of our special section on Inside Logistics/Transportation Trends.