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Dispatching from the Field: Mobile-Friendly Tools

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Mobile tools are now a necessity for dispatching.

Great drivers and a well-maintained fleet will always be vital components of a profitable bulk commodity hauler. However, staying competitive in this increasingly tech-savvy industry requires live visibility and agile decision-making in the field, not just from a dispatch office.

As bulk haulers move commodities along complex, multi-stop routes, mobile dispatching tools have become more valuable than ever. Modern bulk commodity transportation software equips field teams with the visibility and flexibility they need to keep loads moving efficiently and profitably.

Mobile Tools Are Now a Necessity
Dispatching from the field made easy for transportation teams - PaKEnergy

Dispatching for bulk haulers used to require several steps that each introduced opportunities for errors. Calling drivers and tracking down paperwork to confirm loads are time-consuming and miscommunication-prone manual processes. Modern haulers need access to a comprehensive transportation management system (TMS) that translates seamlessly across all devices, from the field to the back office.

A mobile-friendly TMS allows drivers in the field to access the same system as dispatchers and supervisors, resulting in real-time updates and live activity logs. When this information flows directly from a driver’s smartphone app to back-office systems, there are fewer delays and more proactive responses when issues inevitably arise on the road.

Real-Time Visibility from Any Device, Anywhere

Field teams and office staff alike need live insight into load statuses and driver availability. The best TMS solution includes mobile-friendly workflows that allow drivers to receive load assignments, provide progress updates, capture digital signatures, and more without switching devices or apps.

These workflows reduce the lag time between load status changes and driver communications, ultimately improving on-time delivery rates. This can be a game-changer in industries that rely on time-sensitive deliveries, like energy, construction, and agriculture.

For example, companies hauling crude can benefit from specialized oil and gas logistics software. The best TMS for energy includes systems designed to manage complex routing and regulatory nuances, along with robust offline tools for drivers at remote delivery sites without consistent network connectivity.

Streamlined Workflows for Drivers and Dispatchers
PakEnergy Transportation offers real-time visibility from any device and streamlined workflows for drivers and dispatchers.

Mobile tools make life much easier for both dispatchers and drivers. Drivers can focus on the road, while dispatchers send route updates and track GPS data through convenient driver-facing smartphone apps. Instead of playing phone tag and doing manual data entry, everyone can do their own jobs while trusting transportation management software to streamline communication and logistics.

When integrated with fleet management solutions, driver-facing mobile apps can also keep everyone updated about equipment availability and maintenance requirements. When everything they need is organized and readily available in one convenient place, drivers can better maintain their focus on safe, efficient hauling.

PakEnergy Transportation: Accurate, Live Data Informing Better Decisions

Agility is a vital attribute for today’s bulk commodity haulers, and few things provide more flexibility for these companies than mobile-friendly transportation management solutions. Live delivery updates and driver performance metrics also provide insights to support fleet optimization measures and long-term projections, offering haulers a wide variety of benefits.

PakEnergy’s transportation software provides a competitive advantage for bulk haulers. Our load management and compliance tracking tools pair with financial and business analytics features to provide a complete, all-in-one tool to improve operations for every part of the load lifecycle.

Schedule a free demo today with one of our PakEnergy experts and learn how we can improve your operations with an integrated, accessible transportation management system.

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