Trans Plus Transportation Software

05/20/2026

A common question that we get at TransPlus is — how does a Transportation Management System (TMS) work? Transportation Management Systems are an integral part of operations for freight carriers that provide a singular platform that provides oversight and control over key fleet and logistics operations with innovative solutions. TransPlus is here to help you better understand how a TMS platform works and how it can benefit your business.

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How does a Transportation Management System (TMS) work? Find out with this in-depth overview created by the TransPlus Team.

05/14/2026

How you manage your fleet and your assets in the trucking and freight industry can be the difference between success and failure, and fleet management software can be a valuable tool that has the potential to reduce operational costs by as much as 15% - 25%. The list of benefits and cost savings tied to fleet management software in trucking illustrates why this innovative solution can be a real difference maker for freight carriers and includes reduced fuel costs, improved safety, and improved productivity.

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Explore the benefits and cost savings of Fleet Management Software in trucking with this in-depth overview created by TransPlus.

04/30/2026

There are a lot of moving parts in the transportation and logistics industry, and Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers can help streamline operations. Third-Party Logistics providers are outsourced partners and intermediaries that manage key aspects of transportation and freight operations. Individuals new to the industry may want to know what a 3PL in the trucking and freight industry is, and TransPlus can help answer your questions and provide information about how 3PLs can benefit a business when paired with the capabilities of a Transportation Management System (TMS).

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New freight companies may be asking — what is 3PL in the trucking and freight industry? TransPlus has the answers with this in-depth overview of 3PL providers.

04/24/2026

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) software is a critical component of logistics operations for many trucking and freight companies — and is a strict requirement for many others. EDI software integrations are not a universal requirement by law, but are required in select industries like healthcare, and can be used to great effect when paired with a Transportation Management System (TMS). With that being said, many freight companies are asking, why do shippers require EDI software, and TransPlus is here to answer your questions.

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Why do shippers require EDI software? Find out when and why EDI software is required in trucking and how it can improve your freight and logistics operations.

04/16/2026

Cost per mile is an important and valuable Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for trucking and logistics companies that measures the overall cost of operating your commercial fleet per mile driven, and includes key financial factors like fuel, maintenance, and insurance. Having a better understanding of how to calculate cost per mile in trucking and how it can impact your day-to-day business is important to the success of trucking and freight companies.

With this breakdown of cost per mile metrics and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) created by TransPlus, you can gain a better understanding of this all-too-important metric.

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Learn how to calculate cost per mile in trucking with this in-depth overview of cost per mile in logistics that attempts to answer your cost per mile questions.

04/06/2026

Freight companies interested in software that will improve day-to-day operations may be asking — what is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in trucking? Enterprise Resource Planning is a comprehensive software platform employed by many trucking and freight companies to control core business operations. High-quality ERP software will consolidate dispatching, accounting, fuel management, maintenance management, human resources, and more operations within a single platform. Armed with this software, trucking companies can improve efficiency, make better operational decisions, and reduce costs.

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What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)in trucking? Get answers and find out how it is different from a Transportation Management System (TMS).

03/31/2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken a more prominent role in trucking and freight operations with continued development, and when applied to key aspects of fleet operations — like load management — can help trucking companies drive success in the future. With a better understanding of how AI load management reduces empty miles, trucking and freight companies can ensure that fleet operations are efficient, effective, and profitable.

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Learn more about how AI load management reduces empty miles, improves efficiency, and drives profits for trucking and freight companies.

03/25/2026

When diesel prices climb, every drop of fuel becomes a critical line item on your balance sheet. A Transportation Management System (TMS) may act as the central nervous system of your fleet operations, providing high-level visibility and analytics that can be used to limit and eliminate waste. More than just tracking shipments, a modern TMS employs real-time data to ensure that every mile driven has a purpose and every gallon of fuel is used to its maximum potential.

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How can trucking companies combat rising diesel fuel prices? Find out with a closer look at how a TMS can help reduce fuel costs for trucking companies.

03/19/2026

Transportation Management Systems (TMS) provide an impressive list of innovative features that benefit freight carriers and trucking companies in the U.S. and Canada. They can improve the efficiency of many aspects of your fleet operations — from route optimization to automating administrative tasks. Transportation Management Systems that implement rate quote systems have the potential to instantly find, compare, and choose the best shipping rates from multiple carriers within the same platform. This innovative solution has a variety of benefits that we hope to highlight in our list of 6 Benefits of a Rate Quote System in Your TMS.

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03/13/2026

Are you a freight carrier that wants to improve efficiency at your company and grow your business? A cloud-based Transportation Management System (TMS) — like TransPlus TMS — may be the perfect option for your company.

Are you looking at different platforms from different providers? It is a complicated decision to make and many platforms provide a similar set of features for your freight business — but which features are the right fit for your company. Here is a closer look at 5 Must-Have Features for Your TMS that will help you grow your business and thrive in the trucking industry.

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03/05/2026

The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is an important piece of regulatory compliance for freight carriers to know and understand — requiring commercial trucking companies in the United States and Canada to report fuel purchased in each jurisdiction each quarter. With the IFTA reports provided, freight carriers may need to pay additional fuel taxes or may be eligible for a refund for fuel taxes already paid throughout the year and can be subject to fines for compliance violations.

Freight carriers and trucking companies understand how IFTA reporting can be complicated and is a hassle in many respects — but may not know how much a Transportation Management System (TMS) can help. By automating many aspects of IFTA reporting, freight carriers can avoid regulatory fines and much more. To illustrate why automated reporting is a valuable asset, we have created this list of 5 Benefits of Automated IFTA Reporting for Freight Carriers at TransPlus.

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