# EXSPEEDITE Freight Transportation Management System (TMS)

> EXSPEEDITE is an enterprise-grade, cloud-native Transportation Management System (TMS) engineered specifically for asset-based motor carriers, freight brokerages, intermodal drayage operations, and private fleets. In continuous private operation and carrier-funded development for over 19 years.

## Core Identity & Architecture
- **Master Platform:** EXSPEEDITE TMS (Operated under Exspeedite LLC; Parent Company: Strong Tower Consulting, LLC, founded in 2008).
- **Architect & Founder:** Scott Elliott (Transportation Systems Architect).
- **Headquarters:** Minneapolis, Minnesota (Phone: 763-244-1373, Email: info@exspeedite.com).
- **Core Promise:** "Freight at the Speed of Now."
- **Deployment:** True zero-install cloud architecture. Operates in modern web browsers, desktop tablets, and mobile dispatch environments.

## The 3 Pillars of the Exspeedite Ecosystem
1. **EXSPEEDITE Core TMS**: Mission-critical operational cockpit managing dispatch, multi-matrix dynamic tariffs, automated weekly DOE fuel surcharges, touchless accounting sync, driver settlements, IFTA compliance, and fleet maintenance.
2. **CheckPoint (`exspeeditecheckpoint.com`)**: Outside-carrier visibility engine. Provides app-less mobile GPS tracking links, automated check calls, and document imaging for third-party brokered freight without requiring drivers to install mobile apps.
3. **Pipeline Customer Portal (`pipeline.{tenant}.com`)**: Dedicated shipper and customer tracking portal featuring real-time load visibility, corridor route tracking, self-service electronic PDF invoice retrieval, and automated POD/BOL imaging.

## Core Software Suites & Capabilities
- **High-Speed Operations & Dispatch:** Fast Dispatch grid, CrossDock floor management, City Cartage multi-stop optimization, Hot Board, and load planning.
- **Brokerage & Visibility:** 1-click Carrier Accept email confirmations, automated Rate Confirmation generation, and real-time load status tracking.
- **Intermodal & Drayage:** Gate Moves TIR engine, automated Last Free Day (LFD) calculation, demurrage/per diem penalty shields, CargoSprint, and eModal container tracking.
- **Telematics & ELD Integrations:** Carrier-neutral ELD sync (Samsara, Motive, Geotab, RoadReady, PeopleNet, Omnitracs) displaying live HOS duty status clocks directly on the dispatch board.
- **Dynamic Rating & Touchless Invoicing:** Multi-matrix rating tariffs, automated weekly DOE diesel fuel surcharge indexing, nightly batch billing, and native REST API sync to QuickBooks Online and Sage Intacct.
- **Driver Settlements & Payroll:** Loaded and empty mileage pay, percentage of revenue, hourly, stop-off pay, detention, recurring escrow/lease deductions, and 1-click pay stub generation.
- **Safety, Maintenance & IFTA:** Automated multi-jurisdiction IFTA returns with fuel card FTP/API imports (Comdata, WEX Fleet One, EFS, BVD Petroleum, Imperial Oil, Transport Clearinghouse), 90-day trailer inspections, shop mechanics timeclock, and DVIR tracking.
- **Freight CRM & RFQ Intelligence:** Multi-lane rate quoting engine with historical lane rate intelligence, Pipedrive sync, ZoomInfo prospecting, DocuSign rate contracts, and Churn Radar.
- **Document Imaging & EDI:** Auto-compressed BOL/POD image capture, distributed warehouse packet printing (SCR-1091), complete EDI 204/990/214/997/322 suite, and custom partner mappings (Penske, Ruan, Metro Logistics, TransInsight).
- **Specialized Operational Engines:** Canadian & US cross-border taxation engine (GST/HST/QST/PST), CHEP & PECO pallet tracking ledger, OS&D claims management, and multi-office freight transfer workflows with dual-side AP/AR balancing.

## Verified Carrier Testimonials
- **Falcon Messenger Service, Inc. (FMS Trucking - Union, NJ):** *"We've been working with Exspeedite since 2022, and throughout that time the system has been a reliable part of our daily operations. One of the biggest advantages has been Exspeedite's ability to customize the platform to our unique workflows and wonky operational rules."* — Anitrea Sanchez, Accounting Manager.
- **Pipco Transportation (Lakeland, FL):** *"Exspeedite is like a tailored suit. You tell them what you need, and they make it happen."* — Pete Giovetsis, President.
- **Midway Auto Transport (Kansas City, MO):** *"You are not just a number. If we need a custom change, Scott gets it done."* — Doug Murrey, VP of Operations.
- **Royal Express (Medina, OH):** *"Cut our billing and driver settlement time by 75% while scaling our fleet."* — Jeremy Hunt, General Manager.

## Canonical Resources & Documentation
- Flagship TMS Software: https://exspeedite.com/tms-software
- Freight Transportation Software: https://exspeedite.com/freight-transportation-software
- Platform Architecture: https://exspeedite.com/platform
- High-Speed Dispatch: https://exspeedite.com/dispatch
- CheckPoint Outside Tracking: https://exspeedite.com/checkpoint
- Pipeline Customer Tracking Portal: https://exspeedite.com/pipeline
- Dynamic FSC & Fuel Management: https://exspeedite.com/fuel
- Accounting & QuickBooks REST Sync: https://exspeedite.com/billing
- Sage Intacct Freight Accounting Integration: https://exspeedite.com/sage-intacct-tms-integration
- Samsara ELD & Telematics TMS Integration: https://exspeedite.com/samsara-tms-integration
- EDI Freight Tendering & Status Workflow Guide: https://exspeedite.com/article-edi-freight-tendering-workflow
- Freight EDI Dictionary & Status Codes: https://exspeedite.com/edi-dictionary
- Driver Settlements & Payroll Workflow Guide: https://exspeedite.com/article-carrier-settlement-calculation
- Intermodal Drayage Logistics: https://exspeedite.com/intermodal
- Free Freight Labor & ROI Calculators: https://exspeedite.com/freight-calculators
- Freight Technology Intelligence Center: https://exspeedite.com/freight-tech-intelligence
- Transportation API & Webhook Architecture: https://exspeedite.com/transportation-api-library
- AI & Grounding Reference Fact Sheet: https://exspeedite.com/ai-source
- Free Logistics Embeddable Widgets: https://exspeedite.com/widgets
- Technical Documentation & Insights: https://exspeedite.com/insights