Keep On Truckin' With Laravel
Building a tailored Transportation Management System with Laravel’s expansive resource environment.
The Challenge at Hand
CLR came to us with an out-of-date transportation management system (TMS) that lacked vital functionality. Rather than building a new system from scratch or seeking out expensive SaaS products, they opted to update the existing Laravel legacy system to meet modern development standards.
About CLR Auto Transport
CLR Auto Transport is one of the nation’s leading fleet delivery and storage solutions in the United States. With service options in each of the continental 48 states, they are proud to connect the dots in your logistics efforts.
The Objectives
Revamping a legacy system is a broad endeavor that can encompass a million different things. That meant objectives needed to be outlined and communicated between us and CLR.
Update to the Latest Version of Laravel
When it comes to custom software, updating isn’t necessarily just a click of a button.
Better Track Daily Driver Operations
Tedious and manual data entry processes needed to be innovated for increased efficiency.
Keep the Application Accessible On-The-Go
The final application needed to remain accessible when offline or on-the-go, introducing the need for a mobile app.
The Results
CLR is now able to better analyze the KPIs of daily operations on a more granular level. Data can be accessed on a real-time basis and analyzed, all while staying immediately connected to their drivers on the road across the nation. On top of all of these benefits, the client retains complete control and ownership of their custom TMS and the accompanying data it stores.
100s
Of Compatible Devices
3,250+
Hours of Development
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Cross-Platform Mobile App
The Highlights
Accompanying Mobile App For Drivers
Accessibility was taken a step further by providing their team members on the road with a custom mobile application to assist in their daily operations. The mobile app allows drivers to log in with a personalized ID to log shipments, upload proper documentation, and inspect the vehicle via uploaded photographs.
Easy Remote Access
By leaving the custom TMS as a web-based application, the client is guaranteed to have easy access to their data from any location. There’s no need for large files to be downloaded or constant updates to be pushed on a user level. Given that CLR conducts business across the nation, this was pivotal for a smoother user experience.
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
The custom mobile application also allowed the client to monitor their shipments in real-time via GPS coordinate tracking. Administrators of the system are able to export customized reports of their shipment information to better understand the current state of their business.
