We’re thrilled to kick off the year with a solid update designed to enhance capabilities of entire platform. This release includes a simpler invoicing workflow, simpler stop manipulation workflows and significant upgrades to the Rate Matrix.

Additionally, we’re introducing the Amazon Relay Chrome Extension, a game-changing tool to streamline operations for carriers that work with Amazon Relay.

Wishing everyone a strong start of the year with tools that make your operations smoother, smarter, and more efficient! 🙌🏼✨

Trailer Continuity Enhancements

For companies managing trailer pools, where drivers often operate without dedicated trailers, efficient trailer dispatch and flow are essential. This approach ensures high trailer utilization and smooth workflows, enabling seamless movement of trailers through various operational processes. To support these needs, we’re excited to introduce our first set of improvements aimed at streamlining trailer continuity.

• Assign Trailers to Manifests Before Truck Dispatch: Plan ahead by assigning trailers to manifests early, ensuring a more organized workflow.

• Display Trailer in Manifest: Inform drivers about trailers that are linked to manifests, to streamline Drop and Hook.

• Manifest Splits Pass Trailer Information: When a manifest is split (e.g., a local driver drops a load at the yard for an OTR driver to pick up), trailer details are automatically transferred, maintaining continuity.

• Location Updates for Non-GPS Trailers: Trailers without GPS now update their location based on completed events from assigned manifest stops, enabling accurate tracking even when trailers are dropped off and not picked up.

Send Invoices from Vektor with Custom Email Sender

A long-requested feature is finally here! You can now email invoices directly from Vektor’s Billing pages and Order Details, complete with all attachments. This update includes powerful customization options to enhance your invoicing process:

• Send from Your Domain: Use your linked email sender to ensure invoices are sent directly from your domain, maintaining a professional appearance.

• Customizable Reply-To Email: Adjust the reply-to email address for better communication and faster responses.

This feature streamlines your billing workflow, making it easier than ever to manage and send invoices.

Rate Matrix Enhancements: Driver & Carrier Pay + Round Trip Calculations

The Rate Matrix has received its first major update, introducing powerful new features to simplify pay management and rate calculations:

1. Driver & Carrier Pay for Specific Lanes

You can now define pay rates for drivers and carriers on specific lanes, ensuring accurate and transparent compensation.

• Example: For a lane with a flat rate of $1000, you can allocate $250 for driver pay or $750 for carrier pay.

2. Round Trip & Multi-Stop Calculations

The Rate Matrix now simplifies handling multiple legs within a single order, ensuring accurate rate application for both flat rate and per mile calculations:

Flat Rate Calculations

When multiple legs are identified within one order, the matrix applies rates based on each segment:

• Example 1: 1 Pick in NJ → 1 Drop in PA applies the NJ→PA rate.

• Example 2: 1 Pick in PA → 1 Drop in NJ applies the PA→NJ rate.

Per Mile Calculations

For per mile rates, the matrix considers the furthest destination within the order to determine the applicable rate:

• Example: 1 Pick in NJ → 1 Pick in PA → 1 Drop in GA applies the NJ→GA rate.

These updates ensure precise rate calculations for complex orders, improving accuracy and efficiency.

Amazon Relay Chrome Extension

Simplify your operations with the Amazon Relay Chrome Extension, designed to seamlessly integrate data from Amazon Relay into Vektor TMS. Key features include:

• Effortless Data Sync: Automatically sync driver loads, pay details, and locations from Amazon Relay into Vektor.

• Automated Driver Pay Calculations: Save time by automating pay calculations and pushing them directly to settlements.

• Profitability Tracking: Gain real-time insights into profitability with synchronized data.

Simply activate the Chrome extension and open Amazon Relay to trigger the automatic data flow into Vektor TMS.

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Split Manifest and Add New Manifest Stop from Company Facilities

The Split and Manifest Stop Creation feature has been enhanced to simplify your workflow and improve efficiency:

• Automatic Facility Suggestions: The system now automatically suggests company-managed facilities during the split and stop creation process.

• Proximity-Based Recommendations: Suggested facilities are optimized based on the manifest route, ensuring they are within realistic proximity for seamless load management.

This update ensures smoother planning and more accurate routing, saving time and reducing manual effort.

Vendor Settlement Improvements

We’ve enhanced the accuracy of vendor settlement calculations to ensure seamless financial management:

• Driver Debits Integration: Driver debits are now automatically reflected as debits in vendor settlements, reducing manual adjustments and ensuring precise accounting.

This improvement simplifies settlement processes and ensures financial accuracy across your operations.

Mobile-Friendly Capacity List

The Capacity List has been optimized for better usability on mobile devices:

• Improved Mobile Interface: Access and manage your capacity list effortlessly on the go, with a design tailored for smaller screens.

This update ensures you can stay productive and manage capacity from anywhere.

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