TrueTMS recently rolled out new innovations for its TrueLiquid transportation management system (TMS) platform for tank truck fleets, including “breakthrough” forecasting, sourcing, and optimization capabilities.
The process starts with accurately forecasting demand and inventory levels for generating bulk liquid commodity orders, TrueTMS reported. It then continues with optimized load planning and routing that minimize deadhead miles and maximizes revenue per mile and hour.
“With these recent updates, we expect TrueFleet and TrueLiquid to become the industry’s benchmark for streamlined order creation, optimized dispatch planning, and delivery,” George Thellman, TrueTMS director of business development and strategic relations, said in a news release.
“By combining automation with a straightforward, highly customizable platform, we opened the door for smaller fleets to access game-changing technology and scale their operations for growth at a rate they never thought was possible.”
The most recent updates for TrueTMS and TrueLiquid include:
- TrueCast is a fully integrated forecasting model for TrueLiquid. The model uses historical or live tank level readings and considers trailer compartments and capacities to determine optimal delivery times and quantities. By accurately forecasting customer demand, bulk liquid transporters and fuel haulers can consolidate order volumes to maximize delivery efficiencies.
- TrueSource is a powerful sourcing extension for TrueLiquid. Created especially for fuel haulers, TrueSource automatically reviews daily pricing and total transportation costs associated with an order to find the lowest-cost commodity from suppliers to fulfill that order.
- Dynamic Planning is a built-in feature that saves time and empowers users to focus on exceptions rather than mundane planning tasks. It provides users with a "first pass" scheduling option and a queue of orders that don't fit the initial plan to review.
- Geotab Integration. TrueTMS and TrueLiquid are now fully integrated with Geotab, a global leader in ELD, telematics, and connected transportation solutions. The integrated TrueTMS platform enables fleets to automate work and improve decision-making for all areas in the order-to-cash lifecycle.