[ Locus Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/locus-locus/reviews) [ Locus Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/locus-locus/reviews) # Locus Features ##### ## Routing (3) Master Routing Matches customer requests with routes and driver or vehicle availability. Default Routes Define default routes per customer, geography, type of vehicle or type of cargo. Route Assignment Routes can be assigned to drivers individually or by batch base on criteria such as qualifications or experience. Show More ##### ## Scheduling (4) Master Schedule Defines schedules for a geographical area, customer group, or type of delivery. Constraints Define and implement constraints such as maximum distance or number of required stops. Adjustments Administrators can override schedules when unexpected changes occur. ETA Estimated time of arrival can be shared with customers and adjusted when needed. Show More ##### ## Optimization (3) Priorities Allows users to establish and change priorities for routing activities. Real Time Routes can be automatically adjusted in real time based on predefined rules. Dynamic Routing Adjust routes based on company constraints and customer requirements. Show More ##### ## Analytics (11) Performance Analyse the performance of different routes or schedules. Time & Costs Track time (for travel, load/unload, etc.) and the associated costs. Productivity Monitor driver productivity based on KPIs such as time to destination. Vehicle Performance Analyze vehicle performance for various routes or types of deliveries. Driver Performance Provide KPIs to monitor and manage driver performance. Cost Analyze costs for vehicle maintenance, fuel consumption, or mileage. Performance Monitor the performance of all transportation management operations Driver performance Provide users with the ability to measure driver performance in the field Actionable insights Provide users with actionable insights they can take in order to minimize logistical costs and reduce shipment delivery times. Management dashboard Allows users to monitor overall delivery statistics such as average delivery time, driving mileage and driver productivity Costs Analyze overall costs for vehicle maintenance, fuel consumption and mileage Show More ##### ## Vehicle Tracking (5) Alerts Create alerts for speeding, idle engine, or fast acceleration. Locations Track the location of vehicles using GPS technology. Fuel Consumption Ability to monitor and optimize fuel consumption. Inventory Monitor the inventory of vehicles across multiple locations. Geofencing Set up geographic boundaries around areas that needs to be monitored. Show More ##### ## Driver Tracking (3) Alerts Deliver driver alerts via text message or other forms of communication. Performance Monitor driver performance based on idle time and on-time deliveries. ETAs Provide estimated times of arrival (ETAs) for deliveries. Show More ##### ## Fleet Optimization (4) Load Optimization Provide users with the ability to optimize load and freight shipments Route Planning Provide users with the ability to optimize shipment routes Carrier Selection Provide users with the ability to arrange carriers for each shipment considering allocations, business shares, and costs. Tracking Track the location of vehicles using GPS technology. Show More ##### ## Visibility (3) Notifications Provide customers with live notifications on their deliveries. ETAs Allow users to calculate the estimated time of arrival (ETA) for each delivery. In Transit Ability to track good in transit between origin and destination Show More ##### ## Transportation (4) Modes Support transportation modes such as air, ocean, or rail Yard Management Provide features for yard management and dock scheduling Freight Invoice Provide users with the ability to audit and pay freight invoices Planning Schedule transportation activities based on demand and availability Show More ##### ## Integrations (3) Warehouse management systems Integration with warehouse management systems ERP Systems Allow users to integrate thier TMS with an ERP system Accounting Deliver integration with accounting software or financial systems Show More ##### ## Labels (3) Label Printing Provide the ability to create and print domestic asnd international shipping labels for all orders with one solution. Return labels Provide the ability create and print return labels or email them to customers. Bar codes Provides users with auto-generated bar codes for products Show More ##### ## Order management (4) Order tracking Automatically send tracking number emails to customers. E-commerce integrations Integrate the software with major ecommerce shopping carts and platforms Manage orders Allows users to split, combine and categorize orders for shipping. Order Status Update order statuses automatically once orders are fulfilled Show More ##### ## Carrier and rate management (3) Quick rate comparison Allows users to compare real-time rates and delivery times for all carriers and automatically select the best carrier for each shipment based on cost and delivery time. Vendor availability Provides users with a wide selection of major carriers such a Fedex, UPS, and DHL Flat rate services Software detects which flat rate service qualifies with the customers order Show More ##### ## Inventory management (3) Low stock alerts Software automatically notifies users when inventory is low. Automated inventory orders Users can set an automatic restock when the inventory levels reach a low number. Assign suppliers Users can assign suppliers to certain items, so shipment is quickly initiated Show More ##### ## Reports (5) Shipment reports Provides users with a comprehensive report on shipment performance Unshipped products Provides users with a comprehensive overview of which products aren't shipping. Delivery metrics Provides metrics on deliveries such as distance traveled, on-time rates and feedback scores Heat maps Provides users with tools to idnetify where the most deliveries are taking place which can better inform delivery planning Driver rating Provides reports on driver ratings which allows fleet managers to make more informed decisions for promotions Show More ##### ## Route Planning (4) Route optimizing Features that allow users to plan the most efficient delivery routes Dynamic Routing Allows users to adjust routes based on company constraints and customer requirements. Scheduling Defines schedules for a geographical area, customer group, or type of delivery. ETA Estimated time of arrival can be shared with customers and adjusted when needed. Show More ##### ## Payments (2) Recieve payments Allows users to recieve payments credits and returns Returns Allows sales reps to creit customers for bad merchandise and returns Show More ##### ## Route accounting (3) Direct store distribution Allows users to manage direct sales from thier trucks to their customers Pre-sales Allows users to access inventory levels and manage pre-sales orders Delivery confirmation Alows users to edit the order before closing or put shorted items on back order Show More ##### ## Dispatching (3) Route optimization Creates the most efficient route for users taking into account location, traffic and other factors Auto dispatch Automates delivery assignments by quickly assigning deliveries based on customer demand Order management Allows fleet managers to automatically adjust deliveries based on new customer orders. Show More ##### ## Customer portal (5) Status updates Provides customers with live status updates on the ETA of a delivery Real-time driver tracking Provides customers with live driver locations in order to better track their shipments Customer communication Allows customers to call or message thier driver. Customer feedback Allows customers to quickly review and rate thier customer experience Delivery customization Allows customers to choose a time window that they would like thier delivery to arrive Show More ##### ## Driver tools (4) Delivery rescheduling Allows drivers to automatically reschedule deliveries on the occurence that the recieivng party is not home Proof of delivery Provides drivers with tools for electronic proof of delivery including timestamps, signatures and point of sale tools Onboarding Provides new drivers with interactive training which allows them to onboard quicker. Adaptive deliveries Provides tools to automatically update deliveries based on customer interaction or traffic conditions. Show More ##### ## Logistics Intelligence Software (7) Predictive Analytics Predicts demand, carrying capacity, transportation bottlenecks, and the most efficient trade routes Freight Audit Audits invoices to prevent overspending and identify discrepancies in charges based on contracts Order & Container Tracking Allows users to track en route orders and containers Dashboards Provides dashboards to visualize data and track KPIs Contract Optimization Compares proposed contract rates to market rates Data Entry Automatically ingests and processes company data for predictive analysis Carrier Performance Evaluates the performance of carriers under contract Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Fleet Tracking (2) Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Verizon Connect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/89ef68a63ead4eb7fc8885260af3ef56/verizon-connect.svg "Verizon Connect") Verizon Connect 3.8/5 (947) ](https://www.g2.com/products/verizon-connect/reviews) [ ![project44](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/74ab93f87023e3593ca1f89220b6cdf5/project44.svg "project44") project44 4.7/5 (683) ](https://www.g2.com/products/project44/reviews) [ ![ShipStation](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/35c6c0f9ea321eb6a572a215328dd68f/shipstation.svg "ShipStation") ShipStation 4.3/5 (573) ](https://www.g2.com/products/shipstation/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/locus-locus/competitors/alternatives) Locus Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_ae30557216c856b0f9d54afa554175a5/shipsy-shipsy.png "Product Avatar Image") Shipsy 4.5/5 (158) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/locus-locus-vs-shipsy-shipsy) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_ccc951c3d5b5d8cdfaa14765b9d8c69c/tookan.png "Product Avatar Image") Tookan 4.2/5 (163) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/locus-locus-vs-tookan) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_abdaaa96d155815ed4b2ab9d55802681/fareye.jpeg "Product Avatar Image") FarEye 4.8/5 (265) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/fareye-vs-locus-locus) ##### Categories on G2 [ Fleet Tracking ](https://www.g2.com/categories/fleet-tracking)[ Route Planning ](https://www.g2.com/categories/route-planning-software)[ Shipping ](https://www.g2.com/categories/shipping) [ Transportation Management Systems (TMS) ](https://www.g2.com/categories/transportation-management-systems-tms)[ Last Mile Delivery ](https://www.g2.com/categories/last-mile-delivery)[ Logistics Intelligence ](https://www.g2.com/categories/logistics-intelligence)[ Direct Store Delivery ](https://www.g2.com/categories/direct-store-delivery) Show More ##### Explore More [ How can I ensure the security of sensitive documents during M&A? ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-ensure-the-security-of-sensitive-documents-during-m-a)[ Most popular sales enablement solution ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/most-popular-sales-enablement-solution-what-are-teams-actually-using)[ Best Payroll Software ](https://www.g2.com/articles/best-payroll-software) [ Which identity access app is best for enterprises ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-identity-access-app-is-best-for-enterprises-let-s-break-it-down)[ What's the best board management service for remote teams ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-best-board-management-service-for-remote-teams)[ Pros and Cons Details ](https://www.g2.com/products/locus-locus/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons) Show More [ How can I ensure the security of sensitive documents during M&A? ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-ensure-the-security-of-sensitive-documents-during-m-a)[ Most popular sales enablement solution ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/most-popular-sales-enablement-solution-what-are-teams-actually-using)[ Best Payroll Software ](https://www.g2.com/articles/best-payroll-software) [ Which identity access app is best for enterprises ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-identity-access-app-is-best-for-enterprises-let-s-break-it-down)[ What's the best board management service for remote teams ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-best-board-management-service-for-remote-teams)[ Pros and Cons Details ](https://www.g2.com/products/locus-locus/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)