With a background in logistics and e-commerce in both the U.S. and China, Lidia Yan recognized a market need for a simpler, technology-enabled marketplace to match freight with capacity. In 2015, she founded Next, a trucker-centric freight-matching app and marketplace. Since then, she has led the company to 500% revenue growth.
During its 2019 in.sight user conference + expo, in Houston, Texas, Trimble announced a host of new modules and enhancements for its TMW.Suite, TruckMate and IES Transportation Management System solutions, designed to create efficiencies and streamline operations for carriers, brokers and 3PLs.
There are plenty of startup companies that say they can revolutionize logistics by using technology to make it more efficient. Yet there are many within the transportation and trucking industry already doing that. One of them is Schneider.
Trimble has integrated its TMW.Suite transportation management solution with SaferWatch software, an online solution from Truckstop.com that provides carrier information and compliance monitoring.
McLeod’s newest version of its LoadMaster transportation software, Version 19.1, marks the debut of LoadMaster Driver Choice, a tool fleets can use to better match loads and drivers, as well as a new Trip Management module.
Mobile communications systems have been used by fleets for many years, and all those systems provide a gateway from the vehicle to the back office.
Noregon has announced updates to its flagship JPro Professional diagnostic and repair tool and TripVision asset management products and also revealed plans for a technician education program.
Trimble’s new TMT ServiceConnect add-on module helps fleet shops using TMT Fleet Maintenance software reduce the time their trucks are out of service for repairs and maintenance.
Procede Software has released Excede v10, the latest version of the company’s heavy-duty truck dealer management system, boasting a new user interface designed to improve productivity and dealership performance.
New capabilities and functionality have been added to McLeod Software’s solutions for truckload carriers, LTL carriers, brokers and 3PLs, including a new detention module.