Why Businesses are Turning to Real-Time Load Tracking Software
Executives in the transportation industry are constantly working to improve service levels while reducing the single most unpredictable facet of their operation: mounting costs. The customers and store networks operations service have heavy delivery expectations as a result of their own challenges, be it scheduling, replenishment crews, dealing with salvage, or providing real-time delivery information.
Today, companies experience a greater demand on their dispatchers and offices, fielding calls from stores inquiring as to where their orders are, arrival times, and what to expect next. There are always processes that require a considerable amount of resources and time to complete, such as providing stores with on-time delivery reports. The right load-tracking software solves these challenges while ensuring the businesses that adopt it stay competitive in the face of rising market demands.
What does load tracking with Kaleris look like?
The Kaleris Load Tracker is a web-based application for store managers to answer the question they get asked most: where is my order coming and what’s being delivered? The Load Tracker integrates with Kaleris TMS and your ELD to build a complete view of incoming loads and present other relevant trip information to help store managers determine delivery status.
View and executive on trailer pickup notifications with data on salvage reusables that may be enabled by your ELD and TMS to schedule gate appointments in your YMS, knowing well in advance what is returning to the DC and where it needs to go.
Kaleris Load Tracker forms the base of an extensible application to help you solve other unique challenges, and it works towards helping you improve service levels to your stores while at the same time addressing internal resourcing constraints.
Eliminate delays and improve store network deliveries
Managing store deliveries efficiently is critical to maintaining smooth operations and minimizing disruptions. With Load Tracker, store managers gain real-time visibility into dispatch loads, allowing them to make informed decisions and optimize turnaround times.
Upon accessing Load Tracker, a store manager is presented with a summary view of all in-progress and upcoming deliveries. For example, the top load—a frozen shipment—is estimated to arrive in 32 minutes, marking an incoming order. Meanwhile, three other loads have been dispatched, but they are still completing deliveries at prior locations. With Load Tracker, managers can even track third-party carrier details for outsourced shipments. Each load displays essential information, including estimated arrival times (ETAs), trailer details, and road group status, giving store teams complete oversight of their deliveries in transit.
For deeper insights, selecting a load reveals detailed delivery sequences, helping managers understand exactly where their orders are within the route. In this example, Store 0091 has four scheduled deliveries for the day. With real-time tracking, managers can closely monitor turnaround times, dispatch sequences, and live delivery locations via interactive maps—ensuring smooth and efficient store operations.
With Load Tracker, delays are minimized, visibility is maximized, and store teams stay ahead of every delivery.\
What does integrating load tracking with my business entail?
Kaleris load tracking provides real-time visibility into delivery and order status, seamlessly integrating with your ELDTMS or both for the most accurate, up-to-date tracking. It gives your stores a complete view of in-progress loads, reducing or eliminating the need for calls to dispatchers or clerks regarding delivery timing and status. Designed as a flexible and scalable solution, the Load Tracker also enables you to optimize other logistics processes, enhancing overall store operations.
Key features include customer-facing reports, such as on-time delivery tracking, which allow store managers to capture critical data on shipments, including salvage and reusable items. This data effortlessly incorporates with Kaleris TMS and YMS, enabling more informed decision-making and streamlined downstream operations.