DAT Broker TMS Adds New Load Tracking Module

“Freight brokers are busier than ever, and shippers increasingly demand full visibility into the location of their freight while it is in transit,” said Steve Blair, general manager of DAT Keypoint. “Load tracking is a huge time saver for the broker because it eliminates the need for constant phone calls to check in with the truck driver.”

The integration of load tracking into the TMS provides a new level of efficiency for brokers because load information from the TMS is automatically linked to the load in the tracking module. This can streamline documentation and reduce human error.

DAT OnTime is an affordable, easy-to-use service designed to meet the unique needs of freight brokers and other third-party logistics (3PL) providers.

“Where other tracking products ping the truck driver’s cellphone to establish the shipment’s location, DAT OnTime uses the phone’s built-in GPS through a driver app,” explained Kevin Scullin, product manager for DAT OnTime. “OnTime gives the broker frequent, accurate updates, better options for communication, and more reliable arrival times, all provided by the most trusted name in trucking.”