Teletrac Data Partnership with McLeod (HOS)
What is McLeod LoadMaster?
McLeod LoadMaster is a trucking operations management and accounting system utilized by van, refrigerated, flatbed, and tanker carriers throughout the U.S.
How Does the Teletrac and McLeod Partnership Work?
Teletrac's Hours-of-Service (HOS) feature in Fleet Director processes and uploads data to McLeod LoadMaster's interface, where it is presented alongside the dispatch operations system. This unification helps dispatchers efficiently assigns drivers to jobs based on load type and HOS status.
Which Teletrac Features Integrate with McLeod LoadMaster?
Fleet Director's HOS feature and XML Gateway both integrate with McLeod LoadMaster. The HOS feature fulfills Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) guidelines by allowing drivers to electronically enter, record, store, and submit all required information needed for logbooks. The integration offers:
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HOS Manager Portal – Dispatchers easily navigate this user-friendly portal to view and update HOS driver log summaries (up to 7 days of data) sent from the vehicles’ in-cab displays.
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HOS Status – Users can identify drivers’ current HOS status and cross-reference it with current job requirements.
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XML Gateway – Fleet Director’s backend system is incorporated into McLeod LoadMaster’s framework in this integration.
Integration Benefits:
The McLeod LoadMaster integration with Fleet Director's HOS feature enables dispatchers to stay compliant with federal regulations and make intelligent driver assignments, based on HOS status and load type.
Minimum Integration Benefits:
- Fleet Director 9
- XML Gateway
- Teletrac Drive
- McLeod LoadMaster
Integration Level
This integration actively operates via Teletrac's XML Gateway and is compatible only with the last four released versions of LoadMaster.