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FreightMaster TMS® = Lower Costs + Higher Value
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  • Need to manage your own Fleet with Inbound & Outbound freight with one system?
  • Is your "Enterprise" or ERP system weak in freight management?
  • Do you want to keep your carrier base & rates confidential?
  • Need a TMS module that you can quickly interface with your current system?
  • Has your business outgrown your current software package? Click Here
  • Do you need to add more users but don't want to pay more for additional licenses?
  • Are you looking to only pay for features that you really need?
  • Are you concerned about user security but don't want to add multiple databases?
  • Do you want us to host your application ? Take a look at our ASP Services.
  • Our SQL 2005 based FreightMaster TMS® is your answer!
  • Ask Us About Our Competitive Upgrade Program
Why FreightMaster TMS® ?

 

Software That Works The Way You Do !

  • Increases user productivity by using familiar Office® features!
  • Low cost of acquisition, integration & ownership
  • Highly functional & scalable and leverages existing infrastructure
  • Easy to use - A Microsoft Tested & Certified Application
System Overview

FreightMaster TMS® is a complete enterprise transportation management planning and execution system that enables transportation professionals to make effective and efficient business decisions. 

FreightMaster TMS® can be quickly deployed, whether you choose our On Premise model or Hosted On Demand model to manage a single company or multiple divisions.  It is very easy to use, yet a very powerful application that will reduce costs and save you time; deliver the functionality you need to make better decisions in providing end-to-end support, from order entry to optimization, to auditing and online settlement, to carrier collaboration and communication.  FreightMaster TMS® delivers a low cost of ownership and can generate an ROI within months.

Core System Features
  • Multi Company/Division Level Security:
    • Windows Server 2003® & 2008®Server Active Directory Authentication
    • Unlimited Company and Division Level Restrictions
    • User Level Within Company Restrictions
    • Screen, Procedure and Report Level Restrictions Within Company
    • User Update Logging and Tracking
    • Field Level On Line Help Screens That Are User Definable and Enforced Company Wide
  • Multi Company/Division Level Load Building & Dynamic Optimization:
    • Default Route Guide Carrier Assignment By Traffic Lane
    • Consolidation/Pool Truck Stop Optimization
    • Order Route Building and Stop Optimization
    • Integrated Inbound & Outbound Routing Optimization
    • Automated SKU & Lot Level Load Cost Allocation System
  • Multi Company/Division Level "Business Rules" Processing:
    • Automated Download of Orders Interface With Your Main Computer System
    • Split Truck and Pallet Capacity Optimization.
    • "Silent" Carrier Selection and Automated Dispatching of loads to Carriers
    • User "Clickable" Data Dictionary Fields To Select Objects For Automatic Updates From Main Computer System
    • Fields To Maintain new U.S. Government "Known Shipper" Rules
    • Automated Costing and Freight Type Processing by Traffic Lane
    • Freight Rate Benchmarking by Origin & Destination
    • Consolidations & Multiple Pro Number Support
    • Automated Review of FOB Origin, Dest, Backhauls and Orders Not Managed
    • Maintains Analysis of Inbound & Outbound Traffic Lanes for Benchmarking
    • Carrier Appointment Management System
    • Full Freight Claims Management & Forms Submission System
    • Multi Currency By Traffic Lane
  • Multi Company/Division Level Customer Contract and Carrier Tariff Costing Rules:
    • Multiple Inbound & Outbound Carrier Tariffs by Temp Type
    • Multiple Inbound & Outbound Customer Tariffs by Temp Type
  • Multi Company/Division Level Reporting System:
    • Full Set Of 150+ Standard SQL Reporting Services
    • Ad Hoc User Report Creation Using SQL Reporting Services
    • Print Reports To E-Mail and Send Them Via Internet
    • Full SQL Database Dictionary
    • Pick Up & Delivery Allowance Tracking
    • Commission & Rebate "Savings" Calculation
    • Carrier Multiple Stop Calculation of Charges to SKU Level
    • PO's by Buyer with Contribution Reports
    • Carrier On Time Performance Monitoring and Reporting
    • Customer On Time Performance Monitoring and Reporting
    • Carrier "Dropped Loads" Tracking & Reporting
  • Internet Collaboration Portals:
    • Automated Carrier "Bid" Management System (NEXTStop™)
      • Carrier Reviews All Traffic Lanes On Internet
      • Carrier Selects Desirable Traffic Lanes To Bid on
      • Carrier Submits Bid by Mile, Weight, Pallet, Flat or Cube
      • System Automatically Updates Traffic Lanes With New Carrier Bid
      • User and Carrier Are Automatically Notified and Receive Copy of Bid
    • Customer Service & Transportation Provider Collaboration Portal (NEXTrack™)
      • Carrier "silent" web tendering with automated accept/reject
      • Parameter Controlled Carrier "Cascading" Re-Dispatching
      • Carrier Web Settlement (Accounts Payable)
      • Carrier and User Alert and Notification Module
      • Portal Branding to your web site logos and colors
      • Automated Interface To Internet Load & Truck Posting Services
  • DOE Interfaced Fuel Surcharge Management:
    • Automated Carrier Fuel Surcharge Setup Using DOE Fuel Costing
    • Automated "Mass Update" of All Outstanding Carrier Orders Based on DOE Rates and Carrier Fuel Matrix
    • Automated Maintenance of Historical Fuel Surcharge By Carrier
  • Comprehensive Accounting & Accrual Functions:
    • Company Level Freight Accruals by SKU
    • Company Level Sales Budgeting and COGS Tracking and Revenue Tracking
    • Account Level Accounting with P & L Support with General Ledger
    • Account Level Budgeting by Month, Actual vs. Standard
    • A/R by Customer, A/P by Carrier & Commissions Payable By Salesman
    • Customer Info Detail This Year, Last Year, Credit Limits, Duns Number, SIC
    • E-Mail Invoicing Capability By Customer
  • Freight Bill Auditing & Payment System:
    • Traffic Lane and Carrier Specific Rate Structure
    • Hi - Low Payment Tolerances Can Be Set By Traffic Lane and Carrier
    • Exception Reporting By Batch Processing of Carrier Freight Bills
      • By Hi - Lo Dollars
      • By Hi - Lo Percentage of Expected Cost
    • Automated "Approval & Authorized" For Pmt of Invoices That Meet Tolerance
  • Comprehensive User & Technical Support:
    • 24/7/365 Technical Support Programs Available
    • Comprehensive Web Base Technical Support
      • Knowledge Database
      • Enhancement Submission Request Database
      • Automated Enhancement Request Submission
    • Guaranteed Application Upgrade Programs
  • Multiple Operating Systems Supported:
    • Operating Systems - Windows Server 2003® & 2008®
    • Support for thin client environments compatible with TS & Citrix® Metaframe
    • WAN (Wide Area Network)
    • SQL2005 & SQL2008 Database Servers - Standard & Enterprise
  • Quick Interface Adaptors for Multiple ERP Platforms