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Do you know where all your shipments are at any given time? Do you have visibility of all the data and key metrics associated with those shipments? If you are a shipper operating without a TMS, the answer to these questions is likely “no.” As customer demands evolve, shippers are increasingly demanding real-time visibility to … Continued
FACT 1: The trucking industry has been going through an upheaval since the implementation in December of the electronic-logging-device mandate. FACT 2: The ELD mandate limits how much truck drivers can drive and when: They cannot drive for more than 11 hours during a 14-hour period. The electronic-logging-device mandate was designed to keep truck drivers … Continued
It is time to hire the best truck drivers for your fleet again. Hiring truck drivers means that you need to hire people that you can trust and that you can count on. And not people that are changers and that never arrives for work. This is why you should remember these tips when you … Continued
Trucking software is a type of transportation management software that trucking companies use to electronically house records and manage day-to-day operations, which enables better organization and reduces inefficiencies. These solutions are leveraged by back-office staff to run the majority of the business and eliminate the need for obsolete paper records, providing users with a system … Continued
In the past few years, the perception of a telematics solution transformed from a single purpose devises to a modular connective hub with the ability to integrate with a variety of external sensors or services. Telematics is no longer a “nice to have” solution, but a “need to have” one in to ensure parity with … Continued
With today’s reefer equipment, monitoring temperatures inside the trailer is almost a given. Recorders note what happens en route, and the data can be extracted if issues arise. However, in many cases, dispatchers still don’t hear about problems until after the load has gone sour. It’s far better if someone knows right now if something … Continued
Without a thorough understanding of what a Transportation Management System is, many logistics shippers are at a disadvantage in their continuous improvement journey for improving their supply chains. Simply put, a TMS is a tool that helps supply chain professionals manage their freight and carriers. Rating, booking, and tracking are considered core features for any … Continued
A transportation management system, or “TMS,” is a platform that’s designed to streamline the shipping process. It is a subset of supply chain management concerning transportation solutions. A TMS allows shippers to automate the processes they have in place and receive valuable insights to save time and reduce spend on future shipments. Distribution companies, e-commerce … Continued
A Transport Management System/Software (TMS) is a logistics platform that allows users to manage and optimize the daily operations of their transportation fleets. It comes under the subset of Supply Chain Management (SCM). Its primary function is to plan and execute the physical movement of goods. Why do you need a Transport Management System? A … Continued
ELD user accounts must be set up by a motor carrier for: Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers who are employed by the motor carrier and who are required to use the ELD, and Support personnel who have been authorized by the motor carrier to create, remove, and manage user accounts; configure allowed ELD parameters; and … Continued