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Article: Celestial guidance: global positioning systems practically put the dispatcher in the driver's seat.
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- The Concrete Producer
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- March 1, 2003
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Every so often, fans of late-night television get to watch a rerun of the 1945 action classic "God Is My Co-Pilot." The movie describes the true story of Robert Scott, ace fighter pilot and World War II hero who fought in the Pacific Theater. The film's title refers to the pilot's belief that his fortunes in warfare were to due in large part to the divine help provided by the spirit of the unoccupied seat next to him.
While most ready-mixed concrete drivers may not feel the need to call on a higher power to make a quick, accurate, and safe delivery, today's technology can help keep the delivery process free from the shocks of war. In fact, for the past several ...