Tailwind Software Automates Carrier Selection for Freight Brokers and Logistics Companies with SaferWatch Integration

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) July 31, 2013

Tailwind Management Systems Inc. announces full integration of its transportation management software with SaferWatch™ a carrier validation and selection application.

Now Tailwind™ software users have the ability to monitor and validate their carriers at their fingertips allowing for faster carrier selection. This adds yet another money and time saving feature to their popular freight transportation software solution.

SaferWatch™ is a web based software application for freight brokers, shippers, forwarders, factors, logistics providers, and insurance professionals that give real time access to up-to-date carrier licensing, safety and insurance information. Through their user friendly web services, they provide a best-in-class carrier selection and risk management framework on every registered motor carrier with constantly updated data from multiple sources including DOT and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Mr. Chauhan, General Manager at Tailwind™ stated "In our industry, the only constant is change, at Tailwind, we strive to stay ahead of the curve. Up-to-date and timely carrier information is now, more than ever an absolute necessity, hence SaferWatch™ integration within our software was a must have feature to diminish risk factors and safeguard profit”.

Freight Broker/Shipper Benefits

Freight brokers and shippers evaluating potential transporters will now see real-time profiles for those carriers that have a registered MC number. The actively monitored carrier files are automatically reviewed in Tailwind™ software prior to assigning freight to that carrier. Controls are built into the Tailwind™ software to stop or warn the user when selecting a carrier for a shipment. The interface also allows instant access to DOT Authority, and Bodily Injury and Property Damage (BIPD) insurance information from the FMCSA.
Carrier Benefits

Trucking companies and owner-operators benefit from SaferWatch™ as well by strengthening trust levels for potential customers and providing a great marketing tool that displays their performance score, experience, capabilities, and service history thus securing more business just based on a good track record.

About Tailwind™

Tailwind Management Systems Inc. provides transportation software for trucking carriers, freight brokers and logistics companies necessary to manage and track their company operations and accounting. It offers complete software solutions for tracking full load, LTL, cartage, drayage, and intermodal freight as well as managing drivers and equipment for trucking carriers. Tailwind™ transportation software systems maximize revenue and profit providing a high return on investment in a short time.

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