News Release
McLeod Software Adds Agent Access For Truckload to PowerBroker and LoadMaster Enterprise Systems
Agents given ability to access vehicles from remote locations
Birmingham, Ala. – November 8, 2007 –
McLeod Software, a leading provider of dispatch, accounting and enterprise management solutions for trucking and brokerage firms, today announced the addition of Agent Access™ For Truckload to its PowerBroker™ and LoadMaster® enterprise management systems. The Agent Access For Truckload module allows brokers, logistics providers and carriers that dispatch their own trucks to manage those assets from a remote location. The web-based tool provides agents with full capability to manage vehicles without the need to install a full-scale enterprise management system at each location.
"We designed the Agent Access For Truckload module in response to the growing popularity of the 'agent centric' business model found in fleets and brokerages alike," said Tom McLeod, president and founder of McLeod Software. "Adding Agent Access to either of our enterprise systems makes it very convenient for the agent because it eliminates the need for special software or networking at his or her remote location. At the same time, it reduces administration and system management processes for the trucking and brokerage companies."
Agent Access For Truckload provides the ability for single or multiple agents and terminal operations to manage trucks from any computer with a web browser. Without requiring additional hardware or software, users can perform all essential functions required to manage assigned assets. Those include filtering loads and trucks assigned to an agent, pre-assigning, un-assigning, dispatching, canceling dispatches, Y-splitting, issuing driver advances and entering/updating call-ins. In addition, Agent Access For Truckload allows users to initiate the setup of Driver, Tractor and Trailer Master Files and generate reports on revenue, accounts receivable and other factors specific to their assigned vehicles and loads.
About McLeod Software
McLeod Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software for trucking, logistics and brokerage firms throughout North America. Specifically developed for the trucking industry, McLeod offers dispatch, accounting, and document imaging products that give transportation-related companies the ability to increase their efficiencies, while reducing costs. McLeod Software's integrated best-in-class software products include LoadMaster®, PowerBroker™ and McLeod Document Imaging. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the company serves over 500 companies. For more information, contact us toll free at 877-362-5363 or visit us at www.mcleodsoftware.com
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