{"id":19939,"date":"2017-03-07T16:19:14","date_gmt":"2017-03-07T21:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/01b.797.myftpupload.com\/?p=19939"},"modified":"2020-07-26T07:35:45","modified_gmt":"2020-07-26T11:35:45","slug":"top-things-to-consider-when-selecting-trucking-software-part-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roadvision.com\/blog\/top-things-to-consider-when-selecting-trucking-software-part-4\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Consider When Selecting Trucking Software: Integrations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last post we covered \u201cThe Cloud<\/a>\u201d and the options as it relates to trucking software (TMS). This next topic we will explore is Technology Integrations. What is the TMS provider’s technology strategy, how do they choose their technology partners, and to what extent do they integrate with those partners.<\/p>\n

Technology Integrations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Transport Topics recent article talked about \u201cProduct Integration Among Competitors A Growing Trend in Technology Sector<\/a>\u201d. Whether it\u2019s drones, artificial intelligence, automation, or 3D printing there is no shortage of cutting-edge technologies being explored in transportation right now. For most LTL carriers integrating with technologies like this isn\u2019t on their immediate radar. Right now, less-than-truckload carriers are focused on building a sustainable, more productive human workforce while also trying to utilize vetted, affordable technologies that will make their businesses more competitive and compliant with regulations (ELD).<\/p>\n

With that said, trucking software providers should, without a doubt, have an immediate strategy for how to adapt, integrate and evolve as these types of technologies become mainstream. The technology strategy of a TMS provider is going to dictate the long-term success of each LTL carrier running their solutions. For the purpose of this post, we\u2019re not going to focus on costs or ROI. Some technologies are required and should be thought of as the cost of doing business. So with that said, here are several areas we recommend you focus on:<\/p>\n