Top 5 Integrations for Your Transportation Management System

A comprehensive Transportation Management System (TMS) is a vital tool for trucking and freight companies to drive success. A powerful TMS platform is even more effective when paired with strategic integrations that add additional functionality. These complementary tools supercharge your TMS, unlocking a new level of efficiency and streamlining your entire transportation operation.

TransPlus understands the power of these integrations for your business and we have created a list of our top 5 integrations for your transportation management system that can propel your trucking or freight company to new heights.

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What Are the Most Important Integrations for Your TMS?

Integrations allow you to optimize your Transportation Management System (TMS) beyond the core software. Strategic integrations play a crucial role in unlocking the full potential of your TMS — but the "most important" integrations can vary depending on your specific needs. Factors like the size of your fleet, scalability of your platform, and overall business goals all influence which integrations will provide the greatest value.

This overview will explore popular integrations for your transportation management system and how they can enhance your transportation operations.

Fuel Consumption Integrations

Fuel costs are a major expense for trucking companies. To optimize fuel efficiency and reduce spending, you can integrate your TMS with key fuel providers in the industry like Pilot, FlyingJ, BVD Petroleum, Suncor Energy, Husky, and Wex. In addition — integrating fuel mileage software like PC*Miler and Pro Miles into your platform allows you to analyze routes based on fuel efficiency.

Accounting Integrations

Keeping your finances organized is crucial for any trucking company. Integrating your platform with popular accounting software like QuickBooks® or Sage streamlines the financial side of your fleet operations. This eliminates manual data entry, reduces errors, and provides a real-time view of your financial health. By integrating these systems, you can automate many tasks, track expenses, and manage payroll more efficiently, allowing you to focus on core transportation tasks.

Freight Tracking Integrations

In today's transportation industry, customers want to know where their cargo is and real-time shipment visibility is paramount. Integrating your TMS with freight tracking providers like FourKites, FreightVerify, project44, or Descartes MacroPoint gives you the added capability to track your shipments in real-time, providing both you and your customers with up-to-date location data. This transparency builds trust, reduces the need for manual tracking inquiries, and allows for proactive adjustments in case of unexpected delays.

Telematics and ELD Integrations

Real-time insight into the health of your fleet and driver behavior is essential for optimizing performance and driving success in the transportation industry. Integrating your TMS with telematics and Electronic Logging Device (ELD) providers like Geotab, ISAAC, Motive, Omnitracs, PeopleNet, or Samsara unlocks a wealth of valuable data. These integrations provide information on driver performance, vehicle location, engine diagnostics, and fuel consumption, allowing you to identify areas for improvement, streamline dispatch processes, and make data-driven decisions that enhance safety, efficiency, and profitability.

Asset Maintenance Integrations

Preventing unexpected breakdowns and maintaining a healthy fleet is vital for any trucking company. Integrating your TMS with asset maintenance software like MIR-RT, RMIS by Truckstop.com, or TruckRight allows you to proactively schedule maintenance, track service history, and monitor vehicle health in real-time. This helps prevent breakdowns that impact your bottom line and optimizes vehicle utilization and driver productivity, keeping your fleet on the road and your business moving forward.

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While the available integrations we have highlighted above elevate the capabilities of your Transportation Management System, it is important to remember that the optimal setup is unique to your company and your needs. TransPlus understands that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work in the world of transportation and fleet management and that's why our platform supports a wide range of popular software integrations, allowing you to tailor the system to your specific needs.

Contact TransPlus today to explore how our platform can be customized to fit your business operations!

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