TMW Systems introduces freight bidding web application
TMW Systems has introduced TMW Engage.Bid, a web-based business management application that enables carriers, brokers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers to streamline the freight bidding process. The application, according to TMW Systems, allows users to save time and labor, improve accuracy and leverage pricing intelligence to increase their success in winning business. According to the company,
TMW Systems, Omnitracs announce software integration
TMW Systems has announced the integration of its TMWSuite transportation management software with the Omnitracs DriverWorkflow 2.0 telematics solution. Users of the integrated solutions can now provide an interactive driver experience while receiving accurate, timely information for streamlined back-office operations and improved customer service, according to the companies. Available to carriers using TMWSuite software in
Know your rights: How the Right to Repair ruling is impacting service providers
In September of 2015, the Commercial Vehicle Right to Repair Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed. The ruling applies to trucks made in the U.S. and Canada, model years 2010 and newer, and gives aftermarket repair shops reasonable access to OEM service information and diagnostic tools. This proprietary information was made available as of Jan.
TMW Systems launches SaaS versions of its business intelligence solutions
TMW Systems has introduced Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) versions of its TMW Data Warehouse, Data Warehouse Explorer and Visual Analytics solutions. The new cloud-based solutions are available now on a subscription basis to businesses using select TMW transportation management software and will be available to new customers in the coming months. Previously available only as on-premise solutions,
PeopleNet, TMW announce joint user conference for 2016
PeopleNet, providers of fleet mobility technology, and TMW Systems, providers of transportation management software, have announced that they will be combining their separate annual user conferences into a single event in 2016. In an effort to offer a broader transportation industry perspective, both companies are rebranding their traditional user education programs under a new event identity as
TMW releases transportation, logistics study
The 2014 TMW Transportation & Logistics Study is now available from TMW Systems. In its second year, the industry benchmarking study has more than doubled the number of companies participating, with detailed results collected from more than 130 businesses representing the truckload irregular, truckload dedicated and brokerage/non-asset segments, according to TMW Systems. Designed to assist
Fuel purchasing solutions to optimize your fleet
“Even at currently reduced prices, fuel represents a lot of money relative to a motor carrier’s margin,” says Ernie Betancourt, president of QuikQ. If a carrier averages 6.5 MPG, and pays an average of $2.50 per gallon for fuel, that represents a cost of $0.38 per mile. “Managing fuel purchasing is an extremely complex process,”
Leveraging analytics helps Leonard’s Express reduce maintenance costs
To get the most out of its trucks, Leonard’s Express, a family-owned asset-based transportation provider headquartered in Farmington, N.Y., invests heavily in predictive analysis. The fleet is continuously working to stay one step ahead of the curve, working to keep its trucks running productively each day. As Leonard’s Express Chief Information Officer Kyle Johnson puts
Trimble allies with 3Gtms Inc.
Trimble announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with 3Gtms Inc., a privately-held provider of transportation management systems. The alliance includes an equity investment in 3Gtms by Trimble and a commercial reseller agreement with TMW Systems, part of Trimble’s Transportation and Logistics Division. 3Gtms offers 3G-TM planning and shipment management software that will
TMW Systems appoints vice president of operations
Rod Strata, a veteran of more than 30 years in the transportation, supply chain and enterprise software industries, has joined TMW Systems as executive vice president of operations. Strata, who most recently was chief operating officer for the North American retail business of enterprise software provider SAP, will oversee development, professional service and support for
Route planning for fuel efficiency
“Behind every brown package delivery vehicle is a strategy to economize fuel use,” reports UPS on its corporate website. “Our fleet strategy is making the best of today’s transportation technology through careful route planning that avoids unnecessary driving and saves fuel.” Careful route planning is fundamental to the way UPS does business, an essential element
Managing tires matters: Products and systems to ensure uptime, lower operating costs
With well over one million tires on the road, it’s highly appropriate that Ryder System’s vice president of supply management, Scott Perry, uses the word “dynamic” when he’s describing the company’s extensive Total Tire Management program. “With a commercial fleet nearing 200,000 vehicles, we have approximately 1.25 million tires in our system,” he says. “Needless
