Aljex Software - Vision & TIN Blog

Dispatcher Cell # Added to Rate Confirmations

2012-02-08T12:44:00.004-05:00

carrier rate confirmations can include the dispatcher's cell phone

this is based on the user sending the form and if there is a cell phone #
in the Users File

to enable this feature it must be turned on in the Setup File
this feature is turned on for all users

2 new videos!

2012-02-02T11:42:00.002-05:00

Check out our video library for 2 more new videos
*Add a Quote
*Using SmartSearch

New Videos Posted!

2012-01-25T10:08:00.003-05:00

We have 4 new Logistics videos posted!
*Adding Markup Charges
*Creating an Accessorial Charge
*Adding a Carrier
*Adding a Profile

If you are currently using our Logistics module, or if you were just wondering
what the Logistics module has to offer, please check out our videos:

Go to www.aljex.com> support tab> click on the icon to watch Training Videos

Or, did you know you could get there through Vision?
Just click the Support tab in the upper right & click on About/Support> Training Videos

With Aljex LTL portal you are able to automate a large portion of the quoting and tendering process in a single system with either SMC or API technology. This automation will significantly reduce your efforts in Quoting, dispatching, billing and auditing freight bills.

please contact Ken Pehanick x228 or ken@aljex.com with any questions

1099 Info

2011-12-09T11:21:00.001-05:00

All 1099 reports are located on the Close Year Menu
1. Accounting Menu
2. Reports Menu
3. Close Year

1099 forms can be sent electronically using 1099pro.com
Ask your accountant if you are required to file electronically

The 1099 form generated by Aljex uses the 1099 misc income form

On 1099's the Vendor Name will always print, if there is a Legal Name that
will also print.

The address is the Vendor address not the pay to address.

Requirements for selection for 1099
1. Fed ID or SS # in Vendor File
2. YTD $ over $600.00
3. Send 1099 = "Y" on screen 2 of Vendor File (Payment & Remittance Setup)

Aljex partners with 1099 Pro to provide electronic filing. Documentation can
be viewed at http://www.aljex.com/partners.php.
1099 Pro can be contacted at 1099pro.com or by calling (866) 444-3559

If you are not required to file electronically you can print 1009's directly
from Aljex or using 1099pro, 1099Pro phone # (866) 444-3559

Exciting New Lane Pricing Feature

2011-12-08T09:45:00.005-05:00

In Vision there is now a link for "Lane Pricing"

When you click the link the rate page opens. The rates are a spot market average over the last week 2 weeks or month depending on the lane. The time frame is displayed on the results page. The rates are obtained from Transcore Connexion. A subscription with Transcore Connexion is required. You may contact them directly for their subscription pricing.

Please contact sales@aljex.com with any questions or pricing information regarding the integration with Aljex.

Coming Soon! GPS tracking for assets

2011-11-23T09:24:00.003-05:00

Ever wonder where your assets are? With Transcore's Globalwave you can view all the GPS pings and check calls as a trail on a map.

This technology can also be integrated with other GPS providers

New API function for automated rating, tracking and retrieval of BOLs and PODs

2011-11-21T13:28:00.004-05:00

Aljex Logistics module now offers the new API function for automated rating, tracking and retrieval of BOLs and PODs. Aljex is one of the few vendors to offer both the traditional LTL rating thru SMC and new technology called application programming interface (API). The API is very popular among 3PL providers in replacing the traditional SMC rating for rate retrieval, pick up notification and tracking. We are confident that our solution is truly the most comprehensive and cost effective 3PL product offering available today and ultimately will save you time and money.

Rate Estimate Web Service
The Rate Estimate Web Service provides a way for developers to pass a number of criteria to carriers programmatically and in return receive a Rate Estimate and other output for use in our rate engine.

Trace Web Service
The Trace Web Service provides a way for web developers to pass a number of criteria to carriers programmatically and in return receive tracing information on shipments.

Pick-up Web Service
The Pick-up Service provides a way for web developers to pass a number of criteria to carriers programmatically and in return schedule a pick-up and receive a pick-up number

With Aljex LTL portal Domestic freight will be able to automate a large portion of the quoting and tendering process in a single system with our API technology.

This automation will significantly reduce your efforts in Quoting, dispatching, billing and auditing freight bills.

To learn more about the benefits, please contact sales@aljex.com

GPS Truck & Trailer Tracking

2011-11-11T15:02:00.002-05:00

Just released in Vision!
Track and monitor your trucks, trailers and drivers with Globalwave GPS.
Globalwave's 100% satellite GPS truck and trailer tracking network provides complete visibility across North America, including Mexico and Canada, giving you coverage where cellular doesn't.

Server Maintenance

2011-11-10T17:06:00.002-05:00

Some servers will be having maintenance this weekend. Your server may be down for 1-2 hours at some point.

If your system is down please try back in 1 hour you should have access.

Thank you

New Look

2011-10-25T13:08:00.005-04:00

We have been updating the look of Aljex over the last few weeks. Some of you may have noticed that screens like the Carrier file have a new look. We are excited to announce that more screens will have this new look soon. Here are some of the areas that will be changed soon:

Wed 10/26 -- Carriers -> Available Trucks

Fri 10/28 -- Equipment -> Locate Trucks

Tue 11/01 -- Equipment -> Locate Drivers

Thu 11/03 -- Equipment -> Locate Trailers

Mon 11/07 -- Customers -> View Customers

Wed 11/09 -- Customers -> Add Customers

Invoice Notes Changes

2011-10-25T13:01:00.006-04:00

In Vision Dispatch on the Menu Page we are moving the 2 Invoice Notes fields.
Invoice Notes will be a link located under "Miscellaneous" which was previously labeled "Texts". The new link will allow for triple the amount of Invoice Notes.

Backhaul Availability

2011-10-21T16:16:00.003-04:00

Here's a great feature!

If a delivery appointment date or ETA date is entered in a Brokerage load, then the carrier on that shipment will show up in the available truck file once the shipment is loaded!

New Comdata Integration

2011-10-07T10:24:00.006-04:00

From within Aljex, you can now issue express checks, express cash, or issue virtual credit cards.

First, the Comdata interface has 4 main functions

1) Express cash –
standard Comchecks – from within aljex, you put in that you want to give 300 to a driver. It contacts Comdata, and reports back the comcheck # within a few seconds.

2) Add funds to a com-card
Standard comcard for drivers, you can add funds to him for advances or finals.

3) Issue a virtual credit card - I LOVE THIS CONCEPT.
You can issue a credit card number to a driver and it’s good for a certain amount and you can make it where its only good for certain things. It’s a ‘real’ credit card number, with expiration date and cvc #. So, for instance, if the driver needs repair money, you can give him a credit card # that is ONLY good for repair bills, and only good up until the expiration date that you choose.

4) Requiring the driver to give his active pro# to purchase fuel.
With this feature, when the driver fuels up, comdata’s system queries our system and verifies that the driver has been assigned to the pro# he gave, and that the driver hasn’t already been advanced more than the maximum for that load. This also gives you a list of all of your fuel purchases and price per gallon and you can easily see which of your drivers is buying the most expensive fuel.

All of these options work with the accounting system so as you advance a driver, it automatically comes off the settlement.

There are a number of control options.

A user permission to add an advance.
A maximum amount a person can advance
A maximum percentage a person can advance

A supervisor privlige that allows users only put in advance requests, and a supervisor will get an email notification, and be able to view and approve advances. Only when its approved by the supervisor is the advance issued.

When you click to issue a check, the API (Application Programming Interface) instantly connects to Comdata, authorizes the transaction, and reports back the authorization or virtual card number. It also updates the system. The instant it’s added, the amount is also deducted from the driver’s settlement. The record keeping is done for you saving valuable time.

*******PLEASE NOTE this must be turned on by Aljex please contact
sales@aljex.com or call (732) 357-8700 for Pricing
This feature is available in Vision Only. Coming soon to Classic.

More Trailer Tracking functionality

2011-10-05T13:11:00.004-04:00

We have added "All Locations" to Vision's Trailer Tracking function.

It is on both the Home and Menu pages - on the blue top menu under "Equipment".
Then take "Trailers".

The dropdown on the right now has three choices - added was choice three - "All Locations".
A trailer # is required

Check ALL!

2011-10-05T12:32:00.002-04:00

You now have a CHECK ALL button in Vision SmartSearch!

Just check the box 1x to select all carriers to receive load offers or bid requests.
(Only carriers set up to receive email for SmartSearch will be selected)

Ipad App

2011-09-29T09:43:00.001-04:00

Aljex's iPad app will be available at the iTunes store within the next week or two

Barcoded Invoices

2011-09-28T14:29:00.001-04:00

Bar coded invoices are now available in Vision!

Rate Index

2011-09-27T16:37:00.000-04:00

For anyone interested in the Rate Index feature with Transcore, here is the contact info:

daren.connor@transcore.com
971.645.6485 x4022

PC Miler Change October 1, 2011

2011-09-26T08:57:00.002-04:00

Last summer we alerted all customers that PC*Miler will no longer be offering flat rate pricing for mileage calculations. A letter dated September 9, 2011 was sent with regard to this change which will be taking place on October 1, 2011. PC*Miler will only be offering mileage calculations on a transaction basis.

The cost for this is $450 per year and that price includes 22,500 mileage calculations. The big benefit is we will be querying PC*Miler’s servers directly for the mileages, and we have been told this should increase the number of zip codes they have on file. In addition, another big improvement, this service has Canadian mileage calculations.

For Asset based clients:
Mileages are tightly woven into our trucking dispatch and are required. There is no way to ‘turn it off’. PC Miler will be a requirement for our Asset based carriers.

Should you have any questions, please contact sales@aljex.com

End-of-Year Tax Forms

2011-09-22T13:38:00.002-04:00

A message from Dynamic Systems to Aljex Customers:

It is time to start thinking about end-of-year tax forms and Dynamic Systems is here to help. We are your source not only for high-security checks, but for all W2 and 1099 tax forms. No matter what your tax form need is, we have the compatible form for you. To help you make your way through end-of-year we would like to share with you this list of helpful hints for a stress-free tax form season:

• Order enough forms. Don’t forget to include employees who worked only part of the year such as temps or project help when determining how many forms you require. Also, consider the number of forms you may need for reprints due to employee loss or damage.

• Update your software. W2 and 1099 formats have changed from last year. Therefore, it is necessary to update your software with the correct layouts before printing your 2011 forms.

• Order early. Although it is not always possible to place your order before the end of the year, try to order your forms as soon as you can. W2s and 1099s are dated forms that are produced in limited quantities. Waiting until the end of January to order your forms may cause unwanted delay.

• Confirm your shipment upon arrival. When your tax forms arrive take the time to carefully review what you have received. Finding problems early will allow you the time to get them corrected. Did you receive only half of what you ordered? Consider that with 2 to-a-page formats 50 sheets will yield 100 forms. If you still have questions, contact your forms provider.

• Give yourself sufficient time. Printing your employees’ tax forms is only part of the overall process. Depending on the format used, you may also have to detach the forms from one another, collate them, stuff them into envelopes and then put postage on the envelopes. Consider the whole process when determining the amount of time you need to complete the task.

At Dynamic Systems we want to make the task of ordering your end-of-year tax forms as easy as possible. Visit us at www.dswebtoprint.com/aljex to order your guaranteed compatible forms at competitive prices.

Using Electronic Signatures with Aljex

2011-09-22T10:04:00.003-04:00

Join us for a Webinar on:
Wednesday, September 28th 11:30am EST
Space is limited

Learn how you can use electronic signatures to eliminate paper and faxing for rate confirmations, carrier packages and other sales and human resources agreements. During this webinar, Sertifi and Aljex will demonstrate our integrated solution with our "one click" eSignature process enabling sales representatives to easily send, track and manage agreements. Using eSignatures, we will also demonstrate how your customers can sign from their mobile phone, ipad or computer. Pricing and ROI information will also be presented during the 30 minute webinar.

REGISTER NOW

or Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/316564096

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

View Your Available Trucks

2011-09-16T15:52:00.005-04:00

View your available trucks on the home page!

How do you get them there?

In the trucking trip leg just fill in the Projected Available Date & Time as well as the Available City, State & Zip
This will give you the ability to see your trucks on the home page

But wait, it gets even better

In the truck file you can identify whether it is a Company, Leased or Owner Operated truck. (Set this up in Classic only for right now...coming soon in Vision)

Take a look at the screen shot above, you can see the options to view only the trucks you want to see

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2011-08-24T21:48:00.001-04:00

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New Feature! Charge Customers an Hourly Rate

2011-08-16T13:15:00.002-04:00

Choose the hourly rate in the customer rate type from the drop down menu

There is a new field for the number of hours.

The hours x the rate is the total

New Feature! Carrier Telemarketing

2011-08-16T13:12:00.002-04:00

Keep track of call backs with Carriers!

Lookup carriers, lookup by next call date. when you get to the
carrier page, you have fields for last call date, next call date and notes.

e-Signatures through Sertifi now available.

2011-08-15T14:15:00.001-04:00

Send rate confirmations, quotes or other documents through Aljex. Enable customers and carriers to sign documents and return them faster with e-Signatures.

Documents can be signed using a mouse, uploading a scanned signature, or on any mobile device such as an iPad or iPhone by using your finger or stylus. It looks like a signed paper copy and you just went paperless!

Here's a link to Sertifi's website. You will need an account with Sertifi.
For additional questions, please email sales@aljex.com or call 732.357.8700

Aljex Software Mobile For iPhone And iPad!

2011-07-29T16:07:00.006-04:00

You can now access your Aljex Software system from your iPhone or iPad. To get started first download the app from the App Store, then email support@aljex.com for your hostname and company authorization code. If you have any questions, ideas for improvement, or bugs to report please also email support@aljex.com.

Carrier Website Tracking!

2011-07-06T16:00:00.001-04:00

If you would like access to your Carrier's tracking page through Aljex:

In classic by using F for forms
From Vision by clicking the link next the the carrier ref #

Carriers setup are scac in parenthesis
ABF (ABFS), ConWay (CNWY), FedEx (FXFE/FXNL), Estes (EXLA), Holland (HMES),
New England Motor Freight (NEMF), Pitt Ohio (PITD)
Oak Harbor (OAKH), Old Dominion (ODFL), Roadway RDWY, R&L (RLCA)
Vitran (VITR), Yellow (YFSY)

To get this setup make sure you have the Carrier SCAC code in the carrier's
file. Then, email help@aljex.com with the webpage & pro # of shipment the
carrier is currently covering for you.

Vision updates!

2011-07-06T12:40:00.002-04:00

Here are some updates in Vision you should know about. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact sales@aljex.com or give us a call!

1 - When you go to the "Home" page the cursor will already be in the "Go
To Pro" area so you can just type a pro # and press Tab without touching
the mouse.

2 - On both the "Menu" and "Shipment Detail" pages you can press the
ALT-SHIFT and P keys (add ENTER for Internet Explorer) and you will be
prompted for a pro # to go to. IT WILL OPEN THE PRO IN A NEW TAB.

3 - TORD loads now allow you to release them in order to complete them.

Using Social Media to Increase Sales

2011-06-08T15:03:00.002-04:00

TIA and Aljex will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday, June 15th at 2pm EDT to discuss social media trends and how it can help you increase sales and revenue.

Learn how to harness the power of Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In, and many others. Position yourself as an expert in your field to get found by more potential customers and develop meaningful relationships with others in your industry.

Reserve your seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/953254097

Quotes In Vision!

2011-06-08T11:44:00.002-04:00

Its Here!

Customer quotes can now be entered in Vision. From the main screen, click on quotes on the top tool bar. Quotes can be emailed and/or faxed right to the customer. They can then accept the quote right through the email and even add shipment details. Accepted quotes will be assigned a PRO #.

Check Calls Archive

2011-06-01T15:06:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone,

We are planning on archiving check calls that are over two years old, starting on July 15, 2011. Our combined clients have millions of old check calls and with all the EDI's running and GPS systems pinging, plus the regular check calls, it really makes sense to delete the old ones.

SO, If anyone has any objections to this, please contact me: tom@aljex.com and let me know that you do, and why.

Tom Heine
CEO - Aljex Software Inc.

PS. Do you know that Aljex-Aljex EDI is free? And did you know that some of our clients have large fleets of trucks that you can utilize? And did you know that if you utilize their equipment, you can send loads right into their system and automatically receive check-call information back? (including GPS coordinates of where your freight is)

If you are interested in Aljex-Aljex EDI, please contact sales@aljex.com

NEW! Vision Home Page Designer

2011-05-31T12:30:00.002-04:00

This is such a cool exciting release! The Vision Home Page Designer allows users to create their own customized dispatch screens with the simple drag and click of the mouse. Every user can have exactly the columns and selections they choose including parameters such as "customer reference #," "number of pieces," "weight," or "pick up address". You can edit screens and selections for any individual transportation mode or screen sort selection.

If you would like to be a tester for the the new Vision Home Page Designer, please email sales@aljex.com

This feature is currently FREE. In the future this will be an additional fee for some levels.

DAT Posting & DAT Report

2011-05-25T14:07:00.003-04:00

About noon today we made an adjustment to our interface with DAT (Transcore) to resolve an issue of when shipments were exported. This issue was reported and resolved quickly.

The changes caused and old report to be emailed in error reporting shipments not sent to DAT. This report was used when we were required to validate the city & state data sent to DAT were in their data base. We no longer are required to do so and DAT does all the validation and filtering which made the report obsolete.

Check Credit During Cover Process

2011-05-23T07:57:00.005-04:00

There is a new permission to check credit when the user covers a shipment. This Vision permission is set for individual users. This user permission and must be turned on/off in the Employee/User File. To cover a shipment from the non map version of Vision click on Menu.

“Smart Technology is providing a positive change in the Transportation Industry”

2011-04-28T10:41:00.002-04:00

uFollowit and Aljex will be hosting a webinar on May 3 at 2pm EST to share with you the trends and applications that are changing the industry in tracking and document delivery.

uFollowit has been providing smart phone technology since 2008, they will share with the webinar participants the innovative application they have developed for iPhones and Android based phones as well as the trends in adoption and the challenges of deploying and implementing these application in companies large and small. Smart technology can level the playing field in freight visibility and communication among all parties involved in moving freight for your customers.

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/606748814

Expanding into the LTL market

2011-04-25T09:47:00.002-04:00

To Learn More ...Join our Webinar!

Tuesday, April 26th at 3pm EST!

Many brokers are trying to expand in the into the LTL market with varying degrees of success

Please join us for our webinar to discuss topics like

* Trends in pricing
* Options available to get started in the market
* Technology available to expand with minimum investment
* Challenges ahead in 2011

Email sales@aljex.com to reserve your space!

New Links in Vision

2011-04-22T15:00:00.003-04:00

We now have some additional links on the Vision tag menu page for the Customer, Pick Up, Consignee and Carrier records.

Do you want to offer an International Product to your customers??

2011-04-12T13:29:00.002-04:00

Now you can!! Aljex has recently partnered with iContainers.com.

iContainers.com is a true online partner, and provides you the opportunity to expand internationally. Aljex is exclusively offering this service to our customers, which will allow you to service your client's international requests. You now have the ability to get online pricing as well as bookings to over 400 international locations!! iContainers.com also offers alternative routings, US customs clearance, marine insurance, and more.

In addition, iContainers.com is now offering Aljex customers an enhanced commission package. This will allow you to expand globally and make more profit!!

Please join our webinar on Thursday, April 21st at 3pm EST
email sales@aljex.com to register

New City/State/Zip Code Lookup in TIN and Vision

2011-04-05T17:42:00.003-04:00

In TIN and Vision, the city/state/zipcode lookup process has been updated.

Now the system uses Aljex's zipcodes file - which has ALL the zip code choices for cities that have multiple codes. Note: many city names have been changed – for a complete list of city name changes, please go to http://aljex.aljex.com/citydiff.txt.

After you enter a city and choose a state from the dropdown, the system will either display the zip code OR the zip code field will turn into a "drop-down" list of all the valid choices.

If you don't change the state field, you can enter the zip code directly into the zip code field and a dropdown of choices will be shown. Once you change the state, the zip code field will no longer have the dropdown.

This new process only takes place once data is changed in existing shipments, or when new shipments are added.

Autorates for Carriers!

2011-03-30T11:33:00.002-04:00

You can now set autorates for carriers! It works just like the customer autorates.

Simply set the tariff up & assign the tariff number to the carrier's profiles. Ta-dah! Its done. You can now autorate carrier pay based on:
* Pickup to Consignee
* Zip to Zip
* 3 digit Zip to 3 digit zip
* State to State

To set this up go to Classic> Accounting> F-Rates> 2-Add a Rate> You Can Use This for Charging a Customer or Paying a Carrier:
Charge or Pay? (C/P): "P" if you are paying the carrier this tariff rate

Then, go to the Classic Carrier file> Screen 3 - On the bottom right enter the Tariff #

If you have any questions about this feature please email sales@aljex.com or join a training class!

Introducing Aljex Software Mobile!

2011-03-03T15:13:00.000-05:00

You can now access your Aljex system from any Android phone running Android 2.2 (Froyo) or higher. We are looking for beta testers for this, please email android@aljex.com if interested.

Expanding into the LTL market

2011-02-18T15:04:00.001-05:00

Many brokers are trying to expand in the into the LTL market with varying degrees of success

Please join us for our webinar on Thursday 24th 2pm EST to discuss topics like
• Trends in pricing
• Options available to get started in the market
• Technology available to expand with minimum investment
• Challenges ahead in 2011

Email sales@aljex.com to reserve your space!

Use Skype with Vision

2011-02-10T10:15:00.002-05:00

Create a Skype account & make calls directly through your desktop!

Skype works by using an Internet connection and Skype software to send information like calls, messages, etc. to another computer or phone. Skype connects you directly to another Skype user via your Internet connection-for free.

Download Skype

It’s quick, easy and free.
Add contacts

Friends, family, colleagues – search for them or add them instantly if you know their Skype name.
Make a free Skype call

Choose a contact and click the call button.

Marketing & Sales Ideas for Your Growth Strategy - February 9

2011-01-27T11:14:00.002-05:00

Join us for a Webinar on February 9
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/582931969

Let's assume your 3PL has the perfect differentiation strategy! Now, what do you do? Develop a marketing and sales plan that will achieve that strategy. What two things should your sales reps do to help insure that they will increase their sales? What should your marketing team do to help support the sales effort? How can you make sure that your sales force is an integral part of your marketing strategy? What behaviors differentiate average sales teams from exceptional sales teams?

Title: Marketing & Sales Ideas for Your Growth Strategy - February 9
Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

NEW RELEASES!

2011-01-26T17:15:00.000-05:00

It’s been such a busy few months! Over the Holiday season so many people take vacations & slack off a little…. but not Aljex! We have implemented a ton of new features in Vision that we’d like to make you aware of.

We review these features in Training Classes. By the way, training class isn’t just for new people…. I guarantee you will learn at least 1 new valuable tool each time you attend!

• Across the top of the Home Page we adjusted the menu tool bar (Shipments, Customers, Carriers ) so it fits better on laptops, smart phones and smaller monitors.

• Shipments Needing Attention – There are more “events” in the grey box on the home page. You can now filter & search shipments that have: No pick up Appointment, No Delivery Appointment & No Pick up or Delivery Appointments

• On the Home page you can view your shipments by mode of transportation by checking the box next to Brokerage, Logistics, Airfreight, Trucking or Intermodal. You can view more than one mode at a time.

• Run reports or search shipments that are active or released by going to the Shipments tab. Here you can search shipments by reference number, ship dates, pick up or consignee locations and more. If you click the Spreadsheet button the results will export to Excel! Check it out!

• Radius reports are available through the Shipments and the Reports tab. You can use the radius search to locate the nearest loads or nearest trucks to a zip code or city & state

• To manifest multiple loads on same truck use the Manifesting feature under the Shipments tab. You can divide the carrier pay by pallets, pieces, weight or number of shipments. You can manifest a pro more than one time.

• Least Cost Routing is now available in Manifesting. The Logistics package is required for all Least Cost Routing functions.

• Load Count displays on bottom left ; below the last load displayed on the home page.

• Create 3rd Party Billing for bills of lading by going to the Setup Menu. Once the bill to’s have been created you can choose from this list when sending a BOL to a customer. The BOL is located in the pro under Customer Forms.

• Tariff Rate Setup is now located in the Setup Menu. Tariff rates can be created based on pick up, consignee, zip, 3 zip or state and rated per mile, CWT, gainshare or flat fee. Just assign your customer the Tariff # for the auto rating to apply.

• Tariff rating options, Billing Notes, Accounting & E-Billing options are now available in the Set up & Preferences section of the Customer file.

• Documentation (scanned or uploaded images) can be viewed from within the Customer File and Carrier File or from the View Customer or Carrier feature. The drop down box for documentation identifies the file names & reveals how many files have been stored for each category.

• Send your customer an AR statement via email from View Customer. The email address for AP contact in the customer’s file will populate. You can hover your mouse over the “send” button to view the customer’s outstanding balance.

• Track customer’s shipments by using the Track button in View Customers. You can search by reference numbers, dates and more.

• Keep track of customer calls by using the last call & next call date. Enter sales notes then adjust the last call and next call dates. Then, when you go to View Customers you can search by the next call date.

• Access carrier pay information and missing paperwork by going to View Carriers. The YTD pay button will bring you to the carrier AP info and Missing Paperwork.

• Payment setup options are now available in the Carrier File. This includes payment terms & quick pay.

• In Trucking - Equipment Available Soon and Map of Available Soon Equipment have been released. We described these features & announced they were coming soon in a previous Blog on November 1st.

Please keep checking the blog for more new features , news & information!

NEW TRAINING VIDEOS!

2011-01-21T09:46:00.001-05:00

Vision training videos are now released! Keep checking for more videos to be added.
If you have any suggestions for videos please email them to sales@aljex.com

How do you access training videos?
Classic Main Menu - Option 3
Classic Dispatch menu - Option U, then 4
Classic Accounting menu - Option G
Vision Home page> above FAQ there is a link to Videos on bottom left of page
Vision Home page> About/Support tab> Support> Training Videos
www.aljex.com >click Support tab> click on Training Videos

Are you Missing out on the Profit from your Customers International Shipments?

2011-01-19T16:01:00.001-05:00

Aljex together with iContainers.com is now giving you the ability to quote and handle International Shipments with ease. Get rates instantly online and give your customers a truly global services. Don’t let the great margins on International shipments slip through your fingers. We can show how to handle this growing market just as simply as your standard domestic moves.

Please join our Webinar on January 26th at 11am EST
Email sales@aljex.com to reserve your space!

CSA 2010

2011-01-19T09:03:00.003-05:00

Hurry up and wait!!

CSA 2010 looks like it will be CSA 2011 or CSA 2012. We received this from the CSA team.

> From: CSA Feedback [mailto:csafeedback@dot.gov]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 7:35 PM
> To: Mike@aljex.cokm
> Subject: Your CSA Feedback Request
> Mr. Schwartz,
> Thank you for taking the time to submit your question on CSA and Safety
> Ratings. The current safety ratings policy is still in place and the
> safety ratings will be updated in the same manner they always have until the new > Safety Fitness Determination (SFD) becomes a law.
> The next step for the SFD is that a Notice of Proposed Rule-making will be
> released this year then SFD has to go through the rule-making process
> before anything can be known about how and when SFD will impact FMCSA
> and its stakeholders.
>
> Jonathan Mozenter
> CSA Team

FAQ & Training Videos are Even Easier to Access!

2011-01-17T16:54:00.002-05:00

We have just added access right from your Home Page!

Aljex FAQ
On the bottom left of your screen you now have access to Aljex's Fastest Help! Help Yourself and check our support database. It has the answer to 93-95% (and growing) of the questions that our support team is asked.

The less you type in, the better the results. For Instance, a keyword "agent" gets better results than "agents"

On-line video's
Located just above the FAQ you'll find a link to training videos - 24 hours a day there is someone on a video just waiting to show you how to use our features. Many of the videos are only a couple of minutes and they get right to the point.

Back by Popular Demand! Truckstop Scanning & Aljex Demo

2011-01-11T10:25:00.001-05:00

We received a great response to our partnership with Pegasus TransTech to offer TRANSFLO Express® truck stop scanning to our clients.

We have a another live Demo / Training Class scheduled for 4pm ET Thursday, January 20th. Please contact sales@aljex.com if you would like to attend.

With TRANSFLO Express, drivers simply hand their delivery documents to a trained fuel desk attendant for scanning at more than 550 truck stop locations nationwide. In seconds, these documents can be uploaded in your Aljex system.

Instantly & Automatically!!! How cool is that?

Your billing department will then receive an email, alerting them that there are new shipments ready to be billed. This could speed up your billing by a week or more, while improving your efficiency.

1099 INFO

2010-12-16T15:53:00.000-05:00

CSA 2010

2010-12-16T10:58:00.001-05:00

We are preparing Aljex to include the new CSA 2010 BASICs scores when they are released to the public. The latest statements from the FMCSA regarding timing state “no sooner than December 12” without referencing any particular release date. We plan on downloading the CSA 2020 BASICs scores when they become available, import the scores into our system and we also will be releasing an update to our software to utilize this information.

At that point, Aljex will include CSA 2010 BASICs data in its carrier profiles, and will be checking that data whenever you assign a carrier to a load. So as to not interfere with our clients businesses, checking CSA 2010 data will be an option to be turned on by each individual client.

FREE 60 Day Trial From TRANSFLO Express®

2010-12-06T12:33:00.003-05:00

With TRANSFLO Express®, drivers simply hand their delivery documents to a trained fuel desk attendant for scanning at almost 800 truck stop locations nationwide. In seconds, these documents are added in your Aljex system.

Instantly & Automatically!!! How cool is that?

Your billing department will then receive an email, alerting them that there are new shipments ready to be billed. This could speed up your billing by a week or more, while improving your efficiency.

For more information, please contact:

Dave Nutt
dnutt@TRANSFLO.COM
813-386-2325 (direct)
813-386-6000 (main line)

Get Instant LCL/LTL Pricing to over 400 International Locations

2010-12-03T10:53:00.003-05:00

Aljex is pleased to announce a new partnership with iContainers.com that will give Aljex clients that ability to get instant LCL/LTL pricing to over 400 international locations. This unique service will give you access to alternative routings, US customs clearance, marine insurance and instant pricing and bookings. Aljex is exclusively offering this new service that will allow you to quote and service your clients on a global basis

We expect to be expanding these international services to cover International Airfreight and FCL (Full Container Loads) in the near future.

To learn more please join our Webinar on Thursday, December 9th at 2pm EST. For access information, please email sales@aljex.com

PC*Miler Upgrade

2010-11-30T16:06:00.001-05:00

Over the next few days we will be upgrading all servers to PC*Miler version 23

Webinar: Improving Your Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

2010-11-08T11:55:00.001-05:00

Sign up today for our next webinar, Improving Cash Flow & Your Balance Sheet. Join Dr Jim Kenny on Wednesday, November 10 at 2:00pm EST.

Learn how improving your statement of cash flow can improve your relationships with your carriers, reduce your cost of working capital, and reduce your need for short–term financing.

To sign up for the webinar please email sales@aljex.com

Coming Soon In Trucking

2010-11-01T13:15:00.005-04:00

Equipment Available Soon
In each Trip Leg you will be able to see Available Soon Trucks. By clicking the box in the Trip Leg, a list of Available Soon Equipment will appear. You may choose equipment from this list to assign to the load. At the bottom of each trip leg you can fill in the Projected Available Date & Time - this is where the Available Soon Equipment pulls from.

There will also be a Map available to view the location of your Available Soon Equipment. You will access this map from the Equipment drop down at the top of your screen

NEW in Carrier Notes

2010-10-29T16:59:00.002-04:00

Go to View Carriers, click on Documentation
The drop down list for Documentation now indicates how many Documents are scanned or uploaded to each category

Notes in Carrier File

2010-10-11T16:22:00.001-04:00

Carrier Notes have been added to the system.

There are two types: General and Service Notes.

From Carriers take View Carriers and enter your search criteria. When the matching Carriers are displayed choose the type of note under Notes. Then Review or Add the notes.

IFTA Testers Needed

2010-10-08T09:36:00.000-04:00

We are looking for customers with Aljex Trucking Software to test out a new IFTA Reporting feature.

This new feature will allow you to create a trip record and allow you to enter in a driver’s odometer readings and fuel purchases for each leg of his trip off of his trip sheet. You will be able to generate a printout of this trip sheet. Then, IFTA menu allows you to view or print the quarterly summary sheets . You can print summary sheets for individual trucks or you can print your whole company summary.

If you would like to be a tester for this new feature please email help@aljex.com

New Check Call Messages

2010-10-01T14:49:00.003-04:00

Look! New check Call Messages!
At Broker
Customs Delay

Educational Webinars from TIA

2010-09-30T15:59:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone!
Yesterday we had a great Webinar hosted by Robert Voltman - President & CEO of TIA

Robert invited all Aljex customers to join in on his monthly webinars - even if you are not part of the TIA

Here's the next few upcoming sessions:
October 6, 2010 New FMCSA SafeStat System Coming Soon - CSA 2010

November 10, 2010 – Improving Cash Flow & Your Balance Sheet

December 8, 2010 - Truck Capacity and Margin Expectations

January 12, 2011 - Establishing a Growth Strategy

February 9, 2011 - Marketing & Sales Ideas for Your Growth Strategy

For a whole schedule & access info, go to:
www.tianet.org/webinars

Educational Webinar - 3PL Industry Update on Sept. 29th

2010-09-20T09:30:00.002-04:00

Join the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) for an industry update and develop strategies for staying ahead of the curve.

Robert Voltmann President & CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association will be discussing current market trends; pending government regulations and challenges in the 3PL industry today.

The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the professional organization of the $162 billion third-party logistics industry. TIA is the only organization exclusively representing transportation intermediaries of all disciplines doing business in domestic and international commerce. TIA is the voice of transportation intermediaries to shippers, carriers, government officials and international organizations. TIA is the United States member of the International Federation of Freight Forwarder Associations (FIATA).

TIA conducts an annual convention and trade show; an annual marketing conference with leading shippers and carriers; and provides education, research and services to help our members succeed.

Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

Email sales@aljex.com to register. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

Trailer Tracking & Reporting in VISION

2010-09-16T18:04:00.001-04:00

***UPDATE 9/20***
Make sure you have Trailer Tracking turned on! Go to Classic system> Accounting> E- Setup Menu> A- setup file > Screen 0
Trailer Tracking option should be set to "Y"

To view the locations of your Trailers on a map - Go to:
View/Refresh> Map Trailers

need to run a Trailer History Report? Go to:

2010-09-16T17:50:00.006-04:00

Reports> Trailers

MILEAGE INTERFACE UPDATE

2010-09-14T17:01:00.009-04:00

1. Effective 10/1/2011 (yes 2011, 1 year from now)PC Miler is changing their fees to a transaction charge instead of a flat rate.

2. We now offer an integration with Rand McNally

Now the details:

PCmiler is forcing us into switching to a transaction based system. I negotiated a big lead time - a year, and also made a deal with Rand for a flat rate pricing to replace it.

We had a really good deal with PCMiler, and I think the new deal is still good, just not as good. I think its easily worth a penny or so to automatically have a mileage calculated.

The big advantage of the new PCmiler deal is that you will be able to specify what version of PCmiler to use for which of your clients. You could have one customer with PCmiler 17 pricing, and another with PCmiler 21- or whatever.

The new PCmiler mileage pricing will be somewhere around 1.25-1.5 cents per query. For many of our clients, it will come out about the same as flat rate pricing or less.

For Rand, the pricing will be 450 a year, for unlimited query's. You can just go with Rand, just do PCmiler, or do both.

Here is a link to a Page about the Rand McNally Mileage Program

Tom Heine
CEO, Aljex Software
tom@aljex.com

Free Load Posting

2010-09-02T11:45:00.002-04:00

Aljex has negotiated a great promotion with 123Loadboard.com. Now all Aljex clients get a 3-month test drive of 123Loadboard.com's freight matching services when they start posting loads to their site.

By posting your loads to multiple loadboards you are increasing your posting exposure ratio which is one of the big keys to success.

After the free trial, 123's pricing is $35 or $45(for the premium package)per month

For more details, call 123Loadboard.com's posting department at 1-877-875-5301, ext. 3.

smart search options added

2010-08-29T21:00:00.004-04:00

If you have web services for carriers, you can have a link added to your smartsearch emails that a carrier can click on to view their account information, including their recently paid invoices, missing paperwork list, and invoices scheduled for payment.

An optional feature is available for carriers to pick shipments for quickpay.

Another optiona is a link that allows a carrier to update their shipments in progress with check calls, eta dates, delivery dates, etc. CARRIERS CAN ALSO UPLOAD POD'S FROM HERE.

This feature works from classic, tin, and vision.

To turn this on, go to your classic setup file, screen 5, smart search options, and put a "Y" in "include link to carrier page" and (optionally) "Allow Active Load Updates from Link"

Aljex VISION Has Been Released!

2010-08-24T13:07:00.002-04:00

This is so exciting! VISION is now Released!

What is VISION?
VISION is our new Windows style software that handles:
*Freight Brokerage
*LTL/Logistics
*Asset Based Trucking
*Rail - Inetrmodal
*Air Freight
*International
Vision can take the place of TIN, if that is what you are currently using. OR, if you are using Classic, then you can use VISION for operations in conjunction with Classic!

Click here to see a brochure about VISION

Why should you switch?
1. Its FREE
2. Its FREE
3. You can handle multiple modes of transport ALL IN ONE SYSTEM!
4. It's so easy to use

How can you get more info or make the switch to Vision?
Email or Call our Sales Department
sales@aljex.com
732.357.8700 ask for Sales

Great New Print Options for Load History!

2010-07-15T17:00:00.004-04:00

Print your Load Sheets and Bills of Lading from Load History

From the Main Map > Load History
Look at the bottom of the screen for your new options!

Answers from Pegasus Training Class

2010-07-06T09:23:00.001-04:00

Thank you all for attending the Pegasus class!
Here are some answers to the questions that came up. If you need any additional info, please contact sales@aljex.com or call us 732.357.8700

1. All scans go into the public file. When you receive an email alert from Pegasus that documents have been scanned from the truck stop, you can go to the Pro # and view the scanned documents in the Public File. At that time IF there is a document that needs to be removed, you can delete it. If all documents were sent to the private file then ALL documents would have to be saved to your desktop & then uploaded to th e public file... less keystrokes & more time efficient to go into the public file
less key strokes.
2. When an image is scanned at a truck stop, it will send an mail to you letting
you know an image was scanned. The email address it will send to is in the setup file for "EDI invoices return"

Please stay tuned for more answers regarding Bar Codes and Duplicate Scans!

Safersys Website Down

2010-06-29T08:39:00.001-04:00

The Safersys website is currently down. This feature will be unavailable in Aljex until further notice.

CARRIERS CAN LINK to CARRIER PAGE FROM LOAD OFFER!

2010-06-11T11:15:00.007-04:00

Another great link has been added to the SmartSearch Load Offers!

Any carrier can click a link on their load offer & have a portal to their
Paid & Aging A/P, Missing Paperwork & In-Transit Loads. While they are there, they can also
Add Equipment right into your system and/or Scan in their updated Insurance Documents!

To turn this feature on:
Accounting> E-Setup Menu> A-Setup File> Hot Key 5, then S-Smart Search
This feature will be LIVE on Monday, June 14th

Web Services is required for this feature. Please contact sales@aljex.com or call 732.357.8700 and ask for sales to receive more information.

Dealing with Customer Bankruptcies

2010-05-25T13:22:00.001-04:00

***Please email sales@aljex.com to sign up for this class***
Dealing with Customer Bankruptcies: June 3rd, 1230pm edt - How to collect money when your customer goes bankrupt.

Do you manage multiple modes of shipping (LTL/Parcel/air)?

2010-05-25T10:38:00.006-04:00

Do you manage multiple modes of shipping (LTL/Parcel/air)? If so, you are a candidate for our Logistics Package & Rating Engine!

How do you quote customers their rates?
How do you audit bills when they are received for payment?

Would you be interested in a system that store the buy rates from carriers and tour sell rates to customers to automate the retrieval of rates thru a web portal for both customers and internal use?

Would you be interested in a system that can provide your customers with a web portal directly from your web site that would automatically quote a shipment, and allow the customer to create his own bill of lading for e-mail dispatch to you..
At Aljex we have a fully integrated system that not only manages brokerage activity but also allows you to store contracted rates for all domestic modes (LTL,TL, Rail, and Parcel) and facilitating shipment execution directly from your customer., eliminating the need for phone calls, fax and emails for you to dispatch a shipment request?

If you are interested in learning more, please email sales@aljex.com to sign up for our training class on Wednesday, June 2nd at 2:30pm EST

See Who Bid on Your Loads!

2010-05-24T12:03:00.001-04:00

TEXTING IS UP & RUNNING

2010-05-03T11:59:00.002-04:00

Please be advised that the TEXTING feature is back up & running.
If you have TEXTING already you do not need to do anything.
If you so not have TEXTING, but are interested in learning more or signing up, please email sales@aljex.com or call us directly 732.357.8700

PRO NUMBER LOOKUP!

2010-05-03T10:37:00.007-04:00

In both TIN and Tin Trucking we have added a "go to pro" field on the map (and for brokerage the non-map page too.)

It is above the status column towards the center top of the map.
Entering a Pro # and pressing the TAB key will take you that Pro's menu page.

CARRIERS CAN SCAN IN DOCUMENTATION!

2010-04-30T13:52:00.007-04:00

Great new feature!
Your Carriers can now SCAN or UPLOAD documentation from your web site!

*Insurance - They can view or upload new info
*Missing Paperwork - Option to upload POD's and other documentation
*In-Transit Loads - Option to upload POD's and other documentation

These features are now available through Carrier Web Services. If you already have web services and scanning, this is a free upgrade.

If you have questions, or would like to have this added to your carrier portal, please contact sales@aljex.com

New Help Desk Software

2010-02-16T15:35:00.002-05:00

CLICK HERE to register for the new help desk software!

Use this to submit support requests or view status of requests. You can also submit a question directly to our program via email once you register, the email address is help@aljex.com

Thanks

SERVER UPGRADES

2010-02-05T15:04:00.002-05:00

Please be advised that all servers will be down for approximately 1 hour on Saturday, February 6th in the late afternoon to perform upgrades. Thank you

Do you need Warehouse Management Software?

2010-02-01T15:00:00.000-05:00

We will be hosting a live demo for Aljex's Warehouse Management Software on Wednesday, February 10th at 10:30am EST. If you are interesting in attending please contact robyn@aljex.com to reserve your space NOW!

Inbound Logistics Demo

2010-01-21T08:57:00.002-05:00

Aljex Software can provide an Inbound Logistics Solution for You and Your Customer. To learn more about the Software you can attend our LIVE Demo on Friday, January 29th at 10am est. Please email sales@aljex.com to reserve your space.

Read below for an overview of functions:

Vendor Functions
When a vendor is ready to schedule a delivery, they start the process by entering the PO# or SKU#. Create a pickup request ready to be approved. This area eliminates the need for a routing guide.

Shipments in transit, or scheduled shipments can be viewed, modified, or removed from the inbound system by the vendor.Vendors can also check shipment statuses and print bills of lading.

Portal for a vendor to view all of their shipments. They can select by date range, reference #, pickup or delivery location and more. View delivery information, driver check calls and current shipment location. Also view scanned delivery receipts and shipment invoices.

Internal Functions
This is a portal to view and control all shipments in the supply chain. View shipments that are scheduled, in transit, or recently delivered. This is one dashboard to control all shipments from all vendors. Set delivery appointments, change shipping quantities, change destination, and even select which dropped trailer to load. Approved pickups will be sent automatically via EDI to your 3rd party logistics provider.

This area gives a manufacturer or retailer the ability to view consolidated reports of shipments in the supply chain. Since all inbound shipments are in one system, this is "future inventory". View in-transit inventory on screen or via Excel spreadsheet.

1st Quarter Invoices

2010-01-08T17:08:00.001-05:00

If you have not yet paid your invoice for 1st Quarter, please email sales@aljex.com with an expected date of payment.

Thank you

A new, more comprehensive, Extra Picks/Stops Page will be released this weekend

2010-01-07T12:51:00.002-05:00

It will include more information about each pick or stop as well as the ability to Insert or Delete them.

The new page will allow you to enter more information about each P & S. Here are the new fields:
Appointment (Y or N)
Appointment Note
Seal
Arrival Date
Arrival Time
Departed Date
Departed Time
Received By

To INSERT and/or DELETE Picks & Stops just utilize the check boxes at the bottom right of each leg.

Faxing is Back to Normal

2009-12-29T15:23:00.002-05:00

Faxing has been restored from our backup system to our T1 line as of 1130 am EST today.

Non-Map Features

2009-12-28T16:59:00.004-05:00

We have added a red highlight in the Pro # box for new shipments. The highlighted Pro # will be there for 30 minutes to show the users its a new shipment.

WOW! Check out the new Non-Map View!

2009-12-28T12:04:00.002-05:00

The next time a tin user logs in they will find a new button on the upper
right of their map page that is labeled "Non-Map" which will invoke the new
page.

In place of the normal tin buttons, the new page has a menu at the top of
the page. All items have sub-items (except Available Trucks) which will
drop-down when you hover over them with the mouse.
To return to the normal tin map page take the choice "Map View" under the
"View/Refresh" menu item. Thus the user is free to switch between views at
will.
All of the menu items are working except Radius Search, Accounting and
QuickBooks.

Once you switch to the non-map view all the programs will work exactly as
before EXCEPT that they should all return to the non-map page when you press
any "Back To Map" button.
If you switch to the Map View then all pages should return to the map page
as the default.

The checkboxes and radio buttons are now on the left side instead of on the
bottom. This allows the detail page of loads to become as large as
required.

NOTE: If you use Internet Explorer the menus at the top and the buttons on
the left will scroll off the page as you move the detail lines BUT if you
use Firefox, Chrome or Opera browsers then it will work properly and the
heading and left sidebar will remain fixed as you scroll the detail list.
IE bug! I recommend either Firefox, Chrome or Opera browsers.

When the mouse is in the detail line area different things happen depending
on where the cursor is.

When you hover over the TEXT in a field:
In the Pro column then a popup message will show the weight, pieces and
description of the load.
The Pickup At column will show the pickup company's name and phone#.
The Deliver To column will show the consignee's name and phone#.
The Customer column will show the company's phone#.
The Carrier column will show the carrier phone# and driver cell phone#.
(fields with these extra messages turn yellow when you are in them,
indicating that clicking on them will NOT take you that pro's menu. See
next section)

When you click on the TEXT in a column:
In the Status, Pro, Date, PS, Pays, Dispatchers and Sales Rep fields clicking
will take you to that pro's menus page.
In the Pickup At, Deliver To and Customer columns clicking will take you to
that company's customer file record for viewing or updating.
In the Carrier column clicking will take you to view/update that carrier's
record.
The Dispatchers column shows the Assigned / Actual dispatchers.

As before - all the columns are sortable - ascending first then descending.

Clicking on a truck in the Available Trucks section will now take you to
that truck's record.
If there is an email address associated with a truck then it will appear as
a link that you can click to send an email.

REQUEST FOR DELIVERY APPOINTMENT

2009-12-16T12:00:00.005-05:00

NEW!!! Email or fax a REQUEST FOR DELIVERY APPOINTMENT to the consignee! This can be sent via fax or email. Please make sure you have the fax number and/or email address in the consignee's file in order for it to autofil and save you time!

3 NEW FIELDS!!!!

2009-12-15T16:50:00.002-05:00

There are now 3 new fields in the LOAD ENTRY screen
1. Class
2. NMFC
3. BOL Special Instructions - These will print in the body of the BOL and in the Dispatch Notes section of the Carrier's Rate Confirmation

QUICKER ACCESS! NEW HOTLINKS!

2009-12-03T12:20:00.003-05:00

There is a now a HOTLINK on the balloon in TIN to CUSTOMER & CARRIER FILE! Next to the customer hotlink you will also find the customer's phone #

The new HOTLINK for PRO# will bring you to the "View/Update" screen for that shipment

Also new is a label for DISPATCHER ASSIGNED which appears in the bubble

REPEAT LOADS FASTER &EASIER!

2009-11-20T11:16:00.001-05:00

Great new time saving feature! You can now repeat a load by following this process:

1) From the main map screen click on "Add Loads" button.
2) At the top of the screen fill in the customer, origin and destination state
then press the "Search Loads" button.
3) A list of current loads based on your selection criteria appears.
4) Click on the blue link with the PRO you want to repeat.
5) The data from the original PRO is automatically filled into the new PRO.
6) Press the "Save" button at the bottom.

Educational Factoring Seminar Wednesday, Nov 4th

2009-10-28T13:22:00.002-04:00

Capital Associates Webinar
November 4th, 2009
Join us next Wednesday, November 4th, at 3pm EST for an educational webinar on the Factoring Basics for Brokers. This webinar will be limited to the first 15 who register, so sign-up today because you won’t want to miss as we explore the benefits of factoring during this down economy. This educational and informative webinar will feature the President of Capital Associates Bill Stewart and Capital’s Vice President of Business Development, Pat Walden who have over 50 years combined experience in the trucking in the trucking industry.
Capital Associates has been helping businesses in the trucking grow since 1979. With three decades of experience Capital Associates will help sort through the challenges and the solutions for transportation brokers in this economy. Starting with the seven reasons why brokers fail, and the solutions to avoid that failure in the future.
The conversation will include what a good Broker Factoring Program should include and what to look for as you decide if factoring is an option for your business.
Bill and Pat will discuss the benefits of building customize factoring programs that provide you the infusion of cash flow you need and at the same time help by providing Quick Pay services to your carriers.
A typical customized Broker Program will include components such as:
1. ADVANCES
2. FREE CREDIT CHECKING
3. BILLING FOLLOW-UP SERVICES
4. CARRIER PAYMENT PROGRAMS
5. RATE STRUCTURE
6. RECOURSE
7. AND OTHER VALUE ADDED SERVICES such as:
a. Direct Vendor Payment Programs
b. Quick Pay Services
c. On-Line Services – immediate access to any information or reports 24/7
d. On-Line Credit Services –credit decisions on potential customers 24/7
This will be a great and informative webinar. Save-the-date and sign up today so that you don’t miss next Wednesday at 3pm EST when Bill Stewart and Pat Walden join us as we discuss How Brokers Can Survive In A Down Economy.

Please sign up by email sales@aljex.com or call Robyn at 732.357.8000 for more details.

There are a limited amount of spots!

ADD NEW STATE/REGIONS

2009-10-22T14:32:00.003-04:00

Setup Menu> Define Regions

To update an existing entry just change the state and or the region and then press "Apply Changes" near the bottom.

To add a new entry you must add a state code and a region at the bottom and press "Add New State - Region".

Delete does what it says, after confirmation.

Carrier Lane History now in SmartSearch!

2009-10-21T16:21:00.003-04:00

Check it out!
Go to an Open Load and click on the SmartSearch button
See the new CLICKABLE column for "# Loads"
If you click on the # of loads, the lane history for that carrier will appear!

More Email Driver Features!

2009-10-12T10:37:00.003-04:00

Email your Driver Directions, Notes & Appointment times
Click on the bubble for the load(or from the Pro Menu). Click on "Email Driver"
Choose to email the driver rate confirmation info for the pick up and/or consignee

Credit in the Customer File!

2009-10-12T09:58:00.004-04:00

Credit Information now available in the Customer's File!
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How do I add multiple available trucks in TIN?

2009-10-08T12:20:00.000-04:00

1) Click on the "Avail Trucks" button at the bottom of the screen
2) Click on "Add Available Truck"
3) Enter the information related to the truck to add
4) Click on "Add/Update Available Truck"

Each time you add an available truck, the Number of Trucks Added counter
increases by one.

If you want to add another truck with different data, press the Clear Page
button at the bottom.