When shippers take the driver’s concerns and time into consideration, it’s easy to choose them to do business with. It’s as simple as providing a bathroom or a lounge for drivers. Transportation management systems are also a good way to further improve the relationship between the driver and shipper. If you are looking to improve this relationship and get more drivers to work with you the following list will improve your knowledge on how a TMS works and how you can put the driver first:
- Aligning the network leads to a more efficient route and competitive rates.
- Flexible scheduling and limiting detention times.
- Finding the best route and not wasting the drivers time.
- Knowing where the shipment is at all times improves efficiency.
- Tracking performance can lead to more business.
- Improved payment systems leads to faster pay.