Transportation Management

BulkSource’s Transportation Management tools offer comprehensive solutions to optimize logistics and fleet operations for material producers and haulers. The platform provides a centralized dispatch interface, allowing operators to manage schedules, monitor deliveries, and respond to real-time changes. GIS tracking enables managers to track trucks in motion, optimize routes, and ensure timely deliveries. For drivers, BulkSource supports full adoption through user-friendly technologies, including smartphone apps and text-based communications. Hauler portals simplify job management, enabling seamless communication and transparent updates on schedules, rates, and shipment details. Automated billing features, such as invoice matching and scale ticket reporting, improve accuracy and reduce administrative workloads. The system’s focus on collaboration, from dispatchers to drivers to customers, ensures smooth logistics and customer satisfaction. BulkSource enhances visibility, efficiency, and profitability in transportation management.

Scheduler: BulkSource incorporates a job creation and job acceptance process, derived from material orders. The process provides internal and external stakeholders transparent pricing and terms of service. Logistics can be scheduled immediately after the orders are created by the sales staff and accepted by the buyer.
Dispatcher: Dispatching can be one of the more stressful jobs in the supply chain. Without a holistic solution, dispatchers are expected to manually manage scheduled trucks and respond to the daily challenges in real time. BulkSource provides a single command and control interface where dispatchers manage all aspects of the logistics operations.
Truck Driver: Standardization leads to operational improvements. However, without full adoption, technology requires more offline processes to execute last-mile deliveries. BulkSource built its solution for 100% adoption by using new and existing technology – modern smart phone applications and traditional text messaging.
Fulfillment Team: Sales, site managers, accounting and leadership execute hauler pay digitally and accurately, review inbound and outbound messages in both real time and historical, monitor delivery progress and coordinate with end customers.

Efficient Truck Management: Enhance the overall productivity of the trucking operation, it is of utmost importance to optimize the usage of trucks and allocate them in a way that minimizes the amount of downtime. This requires a careful analysis of various aspects such as the routes, the distance, the load capacity, and the availability of the trucks. By making smart decisions based on these factors, it is possible to increase the efficiency of the operation and maximize the productivity of the trucks.
Streamlined Driver Management: To run a successful and compliant transportation operation, it is crucial to streamline the process of assigning drivers and tracking their movements. By simplifying these tasks, you can ensure that your drivers are working efficiently and within the guidelines set forth by industry regulations. This can help to minimize issues, improve customer satisfaction, and ultimately lead to increased profitability for your business.

Hauler Portal: BulkSource built a comprehensive online platform that provides haulers with a centralized interface to view and manage job information, including details about shipment types, pick-up and delivery locations, and deadlines. Additionally, the platform enables seamless communication between haulers and clients, allowing them to exchange messages, updates, and feedback in real-time.
Schedule/Availability Management: Ensuring the transportation of materials is carried out smoothly and on time, it is essential to effectively manage hauler schedules. This is achieved by carefully coordinating the schedules of each hauler, taking into account the specific demands of each job and the deadlines that need to be met. By doing so, you can ensure that the delivery of products and materials is completed efficiently, without any unnecessary delays or disruptions.
Rate Management: Maintaining a clear and transparent system for managing your expenses, it is crucial to implement a standardized approach towards managing the rates for hauling. By doing so, you can have a better control over your costs and ensure that you are paying the right amount for the services you are receiving. This can help you to avoid any miscommunications, discrepancies or disputes that may arise due to unclear or fluctuating rates for hauling.
Test Message Job Offers & Confirmations: Efficient and seamless job assignment and confirmation are essential for the smooth running of any project or task. By utilizing a user-friendly communication platform, parties involved in job assignments can easily exchange information, provide updates, and confirm task completion. This will ensure that all parties are on the same page, and the job is completed to satisfaction.
Scale Ticket Reporting: To ensure that invoicing and record-keeping are done accurately, it is important to capture and report scale ticket data with precision. This data includes information such as the weight and type of material being transported, as well as the date and time of the transaction. By having accurate scale ticket data, businesses can avoid discrepancies in their financial records and ensure that all transactions are properly accounted for.

Optimized Resource Allocation: To maximize efficiency and minimize delays and idle time, it's important to use internal and external haulers in a way that aligns with job demand estimates. This means carefully analyzing the expected workload and coordinating with haulers to ensure that resources are utilized effectively and that there is no unnecessary waiting or downtime. By doing so, companies can save time and resources, maintain customer satisfaction, and optimize their operations.
Timely Notifications: With the option to receive push notifications for schedule updates and changes, every stakeholder can stay informed and aligned with the latest developments. This feature enables real-time communication, ensuring that everyone involved is up-to-date on any modifications or adjustments to the schedule.
Weather Intelligence: One way to stay ahead of any potential disruptions is to make use of weather forecasts and adjust schedules accordingly. By keeping a close eye on the weather, you can proactively plan and make necessary adjustments to avoid any negative impact on your plans. Whether it's scheduling outdoor events, travel plans, or simply planning your day-to-day activities, utilizing weather forecasts can help you stay prepared and make informed decisions.

Centralized Command Center: With the help of our dispatch management system, you can efficiently handle all dispatch operations from a centralized screen. This will allow you to enhance coordination and visibility, enabling you to track deliveries, monitor driver progress, and streamline your dispatch process for optimal results.
Real-time Updates: By tracking the status of trucks in real-time, you can gain valuable insights into the progress of your transportation operations. This information can help you make more informed decisions and respond quickly to changing conditions on the road. With real-time updates, you can monitor the location, speed, and route of each truck, allowing you to optimize routes, reduce delivery times, and improve overall efficiency. Whether you're managing a fleet of trucks or a single vehicle, real-time tracking is an essential tool for improving your transportation operations.
GIS Truck Tracking: By tracking the real-time movements of your trucks on a map, you can gain better visibility into their location and progress. This not only helps you optimize their routes for greater efficiency, but also allows you to quickly address any issues or concerns that may arise during the course of their journey.
Delivery Confirmation: It is important to promptly confirm the successful deliveries of goods or services to customers. This helps ensure accurate billing and customer satisfaction. By confirming successful deliveries, you can avoid any discrepancies in billing and ensure that the customer is satisfied with the service provided.

Transportation Management

Features & Functions

Built for the Operator

Fleet Management

Integrated Hauler Management

Scheduling

Dispatching

Billing