Transportation Management System (TMS) is software that facilitates the planning, execution, and optimization of the physical movement of goods, both incoming and outgoing. It ensures the shipment is compliant and adequately documented and provides real-time data on vehicle location, fuel usage, speed, and engine diagnostics.
Companies can achieve more dynamic route planning by integrating TMS with telematics data. Telematics offers real-time GPS tracking, which helps identify the fastest and most fuel-efficient routes. This information can be fed into the TMS to optimize delivery schedules based on traffic conditions, driver availability, and vehicle performance status.
Fuel costs are another significant part of trucking’s operational expenses. Telematics devices track fuel usage patterns and identify inefficient practices such as excessive idling or poor driving habits. With TMS integration, these insights can lead to better fuel management strategies, reducing unnecessary fuel consumption and lowering costs.
Telematics systems also monitor the health of the vehicle fleet by providing data on engine performance, tire pressure, brake wear, and more. Integrating this data with TMS allows for proactive maintenance scheduling. Maintaining vehicles in optimal condition reduces the cost risk of downtime and extends their lifespan.
Regulatory compliance is crucial in trucking. TMS helps manage driver hours, load documentation, and route compliance. Telematics supports compliance by automatically recording driver hours and ensuring drivers adhere to prescribed routes and schedules.
Combining TMS and telematics together improves delivery reliability through accurate tracking and management of shipment schedules. This reliability enhances customer satisfaction as clients receive real-time updates about their cargo and expected delivery times so they can plan accordingly. TMS and telematics data present an impressive opportunity for trucking companies that desire to reduce operational costs while enhancing delivery services. Deploying this data in dashboards helps businesses make informed decisions based on comprehensive real-time information.
Our FocustDNA product integrates with TMS and telematics data to solve these issues and improve trucking companies’ bottom line. To gain your competitive edge in logistics, contact Becky Faith at 502.465.5104 to learn more about FocustDNA.