• Magnus Technologies unveils revamped Magnus Driver App and NFR management at Trimble Insight

    Innovation advances fleet management by automating driver workflows and tracking non-freight-related events.
    Sept. 24, 2024
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    Magnus Technologies recently announced two innovations at the Trimble Insight conference that advance load planning, execution, and exception management in the truckload industry.

    Magnus Technologies unveiled an updated version of its Magnus Driver App (MDA). The redesign provides drivers customized, truckload-specific mobile workflows that simplify their tasks while providing real-time access to critical information.

    MDA now offers the following:

    • Intelligent circle-of-service mobile driver workflows
    • Integrated image and document capture, indexing, storage, and processing capabilities
    • Exception management tools for drivers to capture delays, refused loads, detentions, cargo overage, shorts and damages, and other events at the point of discovery
    • Driver rating system for dispatch experiences
    • Driver-prompted ETAs/PTAs that promote communication between the driver and back-office operations

    MDA is integrated with the Magnus Platform and ELD and vehicle telematics systems to deliver a unified mobility solution for driver and fleet management.

    See also: Magnus Technologies integrates with Trimble to enhance truckload platform

    Alongside its new MDA, the Magnus Platform added features to track and manage non-freight-related events. With the new capability, users can add planned stops on driver routes for fueling, trailer pickups, equipment repositioning, driver home time, maintenance, and more.

    "Adding NFR events to driver routes with our cohesive and robust load-planning process gives truckload fleets a complete, accurate, real-time picture of operations,” Jay Delaney, director of product development at Magnus Technologies, said. “The new system tracks all time and miles on a route to identify cost leakage and improve billing and driver pay accuracy.”

    According to Magnus Technologies, key benefits of the NFR management feature include:

    • Accurate ETAs: Realistic load planning incorporates driver route details.
    • Built-in business intelligence: Users can analyze costs associated with NFR events.
    • Integration with the Magnus Driver App: Drivers see NFR events in their workflows and update their statuses.
    • Intelligent trailer selection: An interactive map helps planners find trailers and plan stops that minimize delays and deadhead miles.

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