CargoTel TMS

CargoTel TMS is a software solution designed to streamline vehicle transportation and logistics management. According to the vendor, it is suitable for small, medium, and large operations in various professions and industries, including vehicle transporters, brokers, logistics companies, the automotive industry, and finished vehicle logistics. With its array of features and capabilities, CargoTel TMS aims to offer a robust solution for efficiently managing the complexities of vehicle transportation and logistics.

Key Features

Transport Management System (TMS): According to the vendor, CargoTel TMS offers an integrated VIN decoding feature, allowing users to decode vehicle identification numbers. It also provides seamless EDI integration with major automotive manufacturers in North America, enabling automated order creation and updates in real-time. The system further aims to facilitate automated vehicle assignment to drivers and/or outside carriers, aiming to ensure efficient allocation of resources.

Yard Management System (YMS): According to the vendor, CargoTel allows users to effectively control vehicle inventory at various locations such as truck yards, rail yards, port processing facilities, and compounds. The system aims to enable inventory receipt, release, and move tracking, as well as management of upfit services. Integrated EDI integration aims to ensure smooth communication for ASN, release, and status/inventory updates.

EDI and Integration: According to the vendor, CargoTel TMS offers complete integration of EDI for the finished vehicle market. It aims to enable automated creation and update of orders in real-time, providing users with a comprehensive EDI history on every vehicle, including status history and comments. The system also allows for expedited data "resends" from within the application and features an integrated VIN decoder for immediate decoding and additional information.

Select Carrier System (SCS): According to the vendor, the SCS feature of CargoTel TMS provides integrated routing and mapping capabilities, aiming to allow users to efficiently create and manage orders. It also aims to enable the sharing of shipment data with other CargoTel clients, streamlining collaboration. The system supports the printing, faxing, and emailing of important documents and provides a centralized hub for managing customer, driver, and carrier/vendor information. Optional integration with QuickBooks® Pro and Enterprise is available.

Wireless Solutions: According to the vendor, CargoTel TMS offers two wireless systems. The Driver Wireless System aims to provide drivers with dispatch and load information in real-time, along with GPS mapping and routing functionalities. It also aims to support barcode scanning, inspections, electronic signatures, and proof of delivery. The YMS Wireless System aims to facilitate the receipt, move, and release of vehicles, as well as upfit services management. It includes task management, inspections, barcode scanning, and integrated photo capture for damage/inspection entries.

Routing and Mapping: According to the vendor, CargoTel TMS aims to provide integrated routing and mapping features. The system integrates with industry-leading mapping solutions such as PC*MILER® and MileMaker®, aiming to provide accurate and efficient shipment and load display. GPS-based location updates aim to ensure real-time tracking, and drivers have access to routing and mapping information for optimized navigation.

Accounting: According to the vendor, CargoTel TMS offers comprehensive accounting functionalities, including interface options with various general ledger systems. The system aims to provide billing options for invoicing and EDI, facilitate driver pay and carrier payment processing, and incorporate audit controls for payables. Integration with payroll processing firms or accounting packages is also available.