For businesses that need to move inventory, raw material and finished products, managing transportation can be complex. One tool designed to simplify this is CoBroker Pro, which provides access to the ViewPoint Transportation Management System (TMS). ViewPoint TMS is presented as a comprehensive transportation technology solution built to empower shippers, freight brokers, freight forwarders, and smaller 3PL distribution companies.
At its core, CoBroker Pro, through ViewPoint TMS, aims to simplify freight management and allow users, including shippers, to route their own freight. Freight brokers and forwarders use the system to provide shippers access to additional modes of transportation. They often ask, “Can I use my own contracts?” and the answer is yes! CoBrokerPro is a multi-modal service support system that incorporates services such as audit recover, freight claims along with cutting edge TMS support. This means you can manage and optimize shipments across various types of transportation, all within one platform.
What Are Transportation Modes?
Transportation modes are the different ways freight moves from one place to another. These include parcel, LTL, truckload, volume shipments, and expedited freight. Each mode serves different shipping needs, depending on speed, size, and cost.
Shippers use multiple modes to meet customer demands and control logistics expenses. For example, a small package may ship via parcel, while a large load might require full truckload service. Choosing the right mode saves you time and money.
Using the wrong transportation mode leads to delays or unnecessary costs. That’s where a smart shipping platform like ViewPoint TMS can help. It allows users to compare multi-modal options and pick the best mode for each shipment.
Powerful Multi-Modal Capabilities with CoBrokerPro
The ViewPoint TMS is built to handle diverse shipping needs. You can route, schedule, and track shipments across several modes, directly within the shipping system. The system is designed to provide instant quotes across these modes when there are corresponding contracts.
Key modes of transportation that can be managed within ViewPoint TMS include:
Small Parcel: ViewPoint allows routing and rate comparison for parcel shipments.
Less-than-Truckload (LTL): ViewPoint simplifies LTL shipping, enabling shippers to route freight effectively. The system can auto-tender LTL shipments to carriers upon booking for easy scheduling. It also includes a density calculator and automatically calculates freight class, helping to reduce the risk of re-assessments and ensure accurate quotes.
Volume LTL / Volume Shipments: ViewPoint TMS offers logic to optimize between LTL and volume LTL or other volume shipments based on the parameters entered, helping you find the most economical carrier.
Truckload (FTL): ViewPoint supports the routing and scheduling of truckload shipments. This includes access to various equipment types like Dry Van, Temperature Controlled, and Flatbed. Booking a truckload shipment means using a dedicated truck, typically for larger or high-value goods, ensuring direct delivery.
Expedited Freight: Need speed? ViewPoint handles air freight, team drivers, cargo vans, and more. For hotshot trucking—like a last-minute shipment using a sprinter van—TLI Express (a Translogistics subsidiary) can fulfill it fast. Integration with ViewPoint makes it all manageable.
Intermodal Freight: Through CoBrokerPro’s parent company TLI, shippers can also tap into their intermodal network to utilize the rail to route freight most economically.
Why Multi-Modal Management Matters
Shippers don’t rely on just one type of freight. Businesses today need flexibility and visibility. ViewPoint TMS, offered through CoBroker Pro, delivers that. It’s a full-featured, multi-modal shipping platform designed for complex logistics.
With ViewPoint, users can book, rate, and track across all modes in one place. No more switching between systems or losing track of shipments. Everything works together, making logistics smoother and faster. The system also automatically prompts consolidation opportunities.
This multi-modal approach helps teams adjust to market shifts. Does your load take up 12 linear feet? Great news, you can instantly compare LTL vs volume shipment rates. Similarly for minimum shipments you can see parcel rates directly next to USPS and LTL pricing. ViewPoint finds the best path forward—every time.
ViewPoint TMS Helps You Save Money Shipping Freight
CoBroker Pro gives you access to ViewPoint’s powerful tools. The system compares shipping modes instantly to find your best rate. It helps you decide: parcel or LTL? LTL or volume? It runs the numbers in seconds.
This helps you avoid overspending. You always see what a shipment should cost. The platform even accounts for variables like freight class, weight, and distance. That means no more guessing. ViewPoint offers far more than basic shipping tools. You also get built-in document hosting, like bills of lading (BOL) and invoices. The system supports claims management, audit reviews, and instant quoting.
Need analytics? ViewPoint connects with Microsoft Power BI. That gives your team detailed insights into spend, carrier performance, and delivery times. It’s not just a platform—it’s a command center for smarter shipping. Beyond pricing, ViewPoint tracks your freight in real time. It integrates directly with carriers through EDI and API. You get status updates, proof of delivery, and clean invoices already coded with GL codes and cost center information—all without chasing emails.
Best of all, ViewPoint is user-friendly. The layout makes navigation easy, even for first-time users. Training is simple, and support is built in. Whether you’re a small business or a large freight broker, it adapts to your workflow.
CoBroker Pro: Your Partner in Freight Management
CoBroker Pro gives you the tools and the team to scale. Through this service, you access the full power of ViewPoint TMS. You can route your own freight or let the CoBroker Pro team manage it for you.
This model works for freight brokers, forwarders, and large shippers. Want to focus on growing your business? CoBroker Pro helps by automating the heavy lifting. You get mode comparisons, freight claims support, ERP integration, and more—all with one login.