Lightning TMS
Lightning TMS is a unified command center for trucking companies to plan freight, dispatch drivers, track fleet health, and keep safety and billing aligned with every load.
Access
Role based views
Planning
Map driven dispatch
Compliance
Driver log control
Work in progress
Blueprint for a complete transportation stack
Lightning TMS is in active development. This page reflects the planned and partially completed feature set, with modules continuing to evolve as the system matures.
Core system foundation
Centralized user administration and permission controls keep every department focused on its responsibilities.
User and role administration
Dispatch, Planner, Customer Service, Maintenance, Billing, Payroll, Safety, and Equipment roles with manager level permissions.
Comprehensive user profiles
Profiles capture operational data, HR details, and payroll context in one secure record.
Role based access control
Administrators tailor permissions so teams only see data and tools relevant to their work.
Department workflows
Each department gets a dedicated workspace built for its day to day flow.
Customer Service
Build new loads, connect origin and destination points, and assign the responsible party before releases to planning.
Planning
Map based load assignments, driver availability visibility, and relay building for multi leg freight.
Dispatch
Driver centric views with current and planned loads, truck assignments, and projected time available controls.
Maintenance and Equipment
Centralized maintenance issue tracking across tractors and trailers.
Billing and Payroll
Generate invoices by responsible party and process driver and internal employee payroll.
Safety and Compliance
Visibility into logs, equipment, permits, and fuel with authority to edit non driving log events.
Modern UI and navigation built for speed
Lightning uses full width layouts, theme control, and context sensitive menus to keep teams moving fast.
Branding
Custom logo, themed UI, and per user light or dark preferences.
Navigation
Redesigned menus with targeted drop downs that reduce clicks.
Maps
Clickable asset tags and clustered pins that expand when needed.
Technical capabilities
Data accuracy, compliance, and integration tools are designed into every module.
Driver log management
HOS calculations with paper style grid displays and open ended status entries that stay active until updated.
Load management and check calls
Google Maps mileage calculations, pickup and delivery time tracking, and driver status updates via mobile.
Data import and export
CSV reporting and bulk imports for customers, equipment, users, and drivers.
Administration and API
Company settings, custom fields, a mobile app API, and a customer facing load portal.
User support and manuals
Context help on every page with an editable manual for administrators.
Module previews
A visual tour of the Lightning TMS workspace across every department.
Planning and dispatch
Drivers and safety
Fleet and maintenance
Business and administration
Documentation and training
