McLeod Software, a leader in transportation management systems (TMS) for freight brokers and carriers, has unveiled significant updates with the release of its 24.2 upgrade for LoadMaster and PowerBroker. These updates include new partnerships and enhancements to existing integrations, further solidifying McLeod’s position at the cutting edge of TMS technology.

As part of the 24.2 upgrade, McLeod has introduced two new artificial intelligence partnerships with Greenscreens.ai and Parade.ai. The integration with Greenscreens.ai provides PowerBroker users with real-time market rate data through the ‘Rate Index’, ‘Pricing and Bid’, and ‘Market Rate Export’ modules, ensuring brokers have instant access to current pricing information. Meanwhile, Parade’s Capacity CoDriver leverages generative AI to streamline carrier load inquiries, enhancing response efficiency and optimizing load booking processes.

“The new AI integrations mark a significant step forward in McLeod’s journey into the ‘new era’ of TMS,” stated Tom McLeod, CEO & Founder of McLeod Software. “These advancements allow us to offer our users more precise data, improved efficiency, and increased overall value, extending the benefits they gain from using McLeod.”

In addition to these new AI-powered partnerships, McLeod has bolstered existing integrations to enhance platform functionality:

Samsara Reefer Tracking

The updated integration simplifies the management of temperature-sensitive shipments, improving reliability and compliance while streamlining trailer ID and shipping document handling for FMCSA compliance.

SMC³ Communication Enhancements

The enhanced SMC³ partnership facilitates bidirectional communication for rates, order tendering, tracking, and document capture, strengthening connections between brokers and LTL carriers.

EROAD Maintenance Improvements

Updates to EROAD integration improve maintenance scheduling via tractor odometer readings.

Trimble Mapping and Routing

Enhancements to ‘PC*Miler’ and ‘MileMaker Web Services’ deliver more accurate distance calculations and routing solutions.

“Ongoing collaborations with industry leaders like Samsara, EROAD, Trimble, and SMC³, along with future updates, are essential to our mission of delivering a comprehensive, user-friendly, and highly effective TMS solution,” concluded McLeod. “These partnerships enable us to continuously innovate and meet the evolving needs of our broker and carrier customers.”