TOTALaccess

TOTALaccess is a transportation management system from TOTALogistix, built for small and mid-sized shippers. It covers every mode of shipment, from overnight letters to ocean containers. Its web address now leads to the Aptean transport management pages.

What TOTALaccess offers

• Shipment management — handles parcel, truckload and other modes in a single system.
• Carrier selection — helps a shipper choose a carrier for each move.
• Load planning — plans loads and routing for outbound freight.
• Freight bill auditing — checks carrier invoices, a service TOTALogistix describes offering for parcel invoices over many years.
• Role-based views — separate entry points for executives, traffic staff and warehouse teams.

Who it works with

Shippers that move goods between suppliers, plants, warehouses and customers and want more control over transport cost and process. One customer quoted by the company is a textile manufacturer in New England.

Key facts

• Vendor: TOTALogistix, now shown under Aptean.
• Product type: transportation management system.
• Company size served: small and mid-sized shippers.