DTMS Fleet Solutions

DTMS is configurable and flexible. This being the case, DTMS can be deployed in any sector of the Transportation Industry
DTMS Core solutions provide the necessary modules for a TMS solution
DTMS Enhancements provide optional modules to assist any sector of the Transportation Industry
Operations make better decisions when planning trips and dispatching resources using DTMS
Customers access information through DTMS to improve efficiency and satisfaction
Managers oversee and review operations in DTMS to ensure business is optimal

Full-Truck Load (FTL)

Truckload operations often span multiple days for the round trip and put special demands on communications between drivers and dispatch. The ability to retrieve status updates, perform check calls or locate freight is extremely important to everyone, including dispatchers, drivers, and customers. The more immediate and efficiently these actions can be accomplished often comes down to the type of systems and technology a fleet is using.

Back hauls are usually the difference between making or losing money on a trip. Good trip history and past freight information can greatly assist in finding return loads. Proper equipment utilization analysis helps to maximize the fleet’s use and keep drivers loaded.

RESULTS: DTMS IMPROVES communication to enhance CUSTOMER and DRIVER RELATIONS.

Less-Than-TruckLoad (LTL)

LTL carriers tend to have high volumes of small shipments that often require an extensive capture of freight details with “Quick” order entry and powerful Auto-Rating with intelligent consolidation features.

The goal is to get trucks on the road quicker, sometimes through preplanning, but still have the flexibility and functionality to easily modify routes, add pick-ups and drop offs.

DTMS reduces workload through:

Configure order booking to capture all the order information needed so that the cross-dock and consolidation planning process can start even before the freight has arrived at the terminal.
Accurate and efficient auto-rating and billing to save labor in high volume environments. (See Order Management)
Efficient and extensive preplanning so that outbound manifests are prepared for the line hauls or next day deliveries and the process starts over again.
Tools and functions to easily create and optimize loads from separate groups or routes and assign resources efficiently.
Produce detailed manifest for dock workers and drivers. (See Dispatch)
Good communication with the drivers (including In-cab communication) to report the status of the various orders and resources. (See Mobile Dispatch)
As few clicks as possible to complete an action. With DTMS, each dispatcher can choose the screen look and feel.
Enhanced export to Excel for regular and ah-hoc reporting. (See Billing & Invoicing)

RESULTS: DTMS reduces workload, making dispatch EFFICIENT and leading to an EFFECTIVE OPERATION

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Flat Deck & Heavy Haul

Unique to the heavy haul sector is capturing the dimensions necessary when booking an order. DTMS captures these dimensions, and even allows your personnel to select the type of equipment necessary for the move in one click.

DTMS ensures accurate Flat Deck & Heavy Haul requirements through:

As few clicks as possible to enter orders and complete action. With DTMS, each dispatcher can choose the screen look and feel. (See Dispatch)
In-cab communications using satellite, cellular or hand held technology. (See Mobile Dispatch)
Pilot Cars and PDR Permit Management and billing.
Driver settlement system with comprehensive rating, deductions and reporting to save labor and increase accuracy. (See Settlements)
Increased equipment utilization is often the result of a better tracking and management system.
Customer access to Web based track and trace facilities. (See Track & Trace – Customer Portals)
Complete history of all activity by truck, trailer, driver and customer for all types of activity and cost reporting.
Enhanced reporting of all aspects of the business including trip profitability and resource utilization.
Bill and track accessorial charges such as escorts. (See Billing & Invoicing)
Use your own mileage tables, which accurately represent the actual miles you need to drive

RESULTS: DTMS ability to identify load details and requirements ensures accuracy and efficiency!

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Freight Brokerage

Freight Brokerages rely on readily accessible carrier information for their networks of carriers. Additionally, many trucking firms have evolved a brokerage division to augment their operation and better meet their customer’s total requirements.

Dispatchers want a solution that will help find loads for the fleet during slow times and handle their customer’s demand when their fleet is too busy. Similar to Freight Brokerages, the carriers they hire are critical in maintaining good customer service.

To achieve this, the ideal system would offer Interlines a web based dispatch so that carriers can update the status of the freight they are carrying. This way, customers do not see any degradation in service.

DTMS provides better service to you and your customers:

Increase customer service through quick look up of:

Customer history and information
Carrier history and information

Easily pay bills and conduct freight audits, which are key components to a successful brokerage operation. (See Document Management)
Comprehensive and flexible auto-rating and billing to save time and increase efficiency. (See Order Management)
Easy to use interline management and payables to avoid double payments and missed collections.
Web based non-asset dispatch and status updates to ensure customer service is not affected by brokerage operations. (See Track & Trace – Customer Portals)
Job cost and profitability analysis for financial controls, which is critical to successful operations.

RESULTS: DTMS handles Brokers like any other truck and driver in the firm, increasing the communication without increasing the workload for your personnel. DTMS also increases customer service and your response time.

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Inbound Logistics & Routing

Inbound logistics happens to be a specialty field within the trucking industry especially for the auto industry.

The routing function is the module that sets the software apart from other trucking activities. Once designed, the routes represent an efficient and predetermined method to get the freight to the customer just in time.

Dispatchers generally only want to address the exceptional issues, yet be provided with a solution that has the ability to predict when freight needs to be picked up anywhere in North America to arrive on time.

DTMS provides tool to handle scheduling and logistics:

Regular route design and scheduling to save time on re-designing the same route time and time again. (See Routing & Scheduling)
Parts packaging system to establish optimum load configuration, saving time for the drivers and the dispatchers.
Shunt system for yard management integrated into the system. Dispatchers can access information on trailers at their fingertips.
Activity monitors displays any statuses outside specified norms, allowing dispatchers to focus on the exceptional issues.
Automatic e-mail alerts so dispatchers have a safety net without having to worry about every detail.