What is a TMS, and Why Do Shippers Need One?

Joseph McDevitt

Discover how ViewPoint TMS and managed services empower shippers, freight brokers, and forwarders with complete control, optimized contracts, and scalable logistics solutions.

What is a Transportation Management System?

A Transportation Management System (TMS) is a powerful tool designed to streamline and optimize the logistics and shipping process. Whether you’re a shipper, freight broker, or freight forwarder, a TMS provides the technology to manage, track, and analyze shipments from a single software platform. But, a TMS isn’t just for shipping operations; it can completely transform how you handle logistics, enabling smarter decisions, greater control, and improved efficiency in your supply chain.

Freight TMS System

Why Choose a TMS?

For shippers, using a TMS means faster, more accurate shipping, real-time tracking, and better cost control. It’s a system that grows with you, providing the foundation to support expanding logistics needs. And yet, just like a car shell without an engine, a TMS alone is a foundation. It requires populated functions—such as contract management, freight audit services, and transportation cost analytics—to maximize its potential and truly support your business. At CoBrokerPro we offer both the “shell” of a TMS system and the “engine”—our managed transportation services—to drive your business forward.

A Transportation Management System Built for Flexibility

Our TMS solution, powered by ViewPoint TMS, is adaptable and multi-modal, meaning it supports various transport modes, from LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) to FTL (Full Truckload). Many of our clients upload their own carrier pricing contracts into the system, while others choose to access our extensive contracts, customized to meet different shipping goals.

Shipper with TMS

Managed Transportation Services That Make the Difference

By pairing a robust TMS with essential managed transportation services, CoBrokerPro makes scaling your logistics processes simple, fast and effective. Some of the specialized managed transportation services we offer include:

  • Contract Management
    CoBrokerPro supports various contract types, including point-to-point contracts, density-based agreements, and customer-specific terms. We ensure each motor carrier contract is fully integrated, whether it’s your own or one of ours, so you get the pricing and terms that work best for your shipments.
  • Transportation RFP Support
    RFPs for transportation sourcing can be complex. We streamline this process, helping you choose the best carriers and rates while improving vendor relationships.
  • Supply Chain Analytics
    Use our TMS analytics to dive deep into shipping performance, identify inefficiencies, and reduce costs. Our insights turn data into an action plan for optimized supply chain operations.
  • Freight Invoice Audits
    Ensuring accuracy in billing is critical. Our freight invoice audit services catch errors, highlight savings, and ensure you’re getting the most out of each shipment.
  • Freight Claims Management
    When damages occur, CoBrokerPro can manage the freight claims process for you. Simply delegate this task, and we’ll handle the paperwork and communication to help secure your compensation quickly and effectively.

Easy to Work With and Ready to Scale

At CoBrokerPro, our goal is to make managing logistics easy and accessible. We’re here to support your unique needs and grow with you, whether you need our managed services or simply want to use our powerful TMS platform to operate on your terms. Our team is committed to providing flexible solutions, robust technology, and the expertise you need to succeed in today’s fast-paced logistics industry.