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Transportation management solution for freight brokers

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LOADPlus Reviews

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4.6

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18

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  • Ease of use
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  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend8.33/10

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Pros and cons

I have been working with FMS/ VLP systems for several years & have always had nothing but good experiences. The ease of learning the functions & utilizing the system has always been good for us.
The system is not to complicated and easily manageable for all. If & when we come upon an issues I will say FMS has a great response team to help out no matter what the issue may be.
The ease of use on any browser for this TMS is really nice.
There are a few quirks that have just been there since i started using 20 years ago. One place I know that you should be able to utilize in equipment, but it will give an error every time.
Takes a while to get used to all of the features. Sometimes have trouble logging in early mornings but that could be on my part.
When entering a load, the system will OFTEN glitch and lose all load info. We then must log out of the dispatch screen, reload the dispatch side, and repopulate the info to post.
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Matthew P.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Trust this user

Reviewed a year ago

I have been a user of this companies suite of programs for 24 years. This new version Load Plus is great. Creating more synergies with outside programs, more automation and reporting. I have been an admin user for 12 of those years as well. It's a great program and I have viewed others. They don't provide much more, and their pricing and lack of accounting keeps Load Plus a front runner of great TMS's to use in my business.

Pros

I like the ease in the ability to use it. You can handle any type of logistical business with this platform. You can handle any volume of business with this platform. Load plus is continually improving the product as well. The development team is very open to outside vendors as well with their API's. Mainly as an owner, the fact that I could in theory have one single platform to sign into and run my company is priceless.

Cons

The only thing I would say negative is that all this detail comes at a price. Lot's of fields. While the vast majority of the fields are not required entry fields, there are still a lot you may never use. However, a small price to pay to know you can and they exist should your business pivot.

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Tony I.

Logistics and Supply Chain, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Tony

Reviewed a year ago

Overall we are very happy with LoadPlus

Pros

Simplicity is great. seems to do away with bells and whistles the pertain to trucking not brokerage.

Cons

User interface at times. (can be dressed up a bit) Tracking or loads to be highlighted with some sort of attention (ability to highlight a row in tracking or available screen)

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Ken Y.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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LOADPlus

Reviewed a year ago

The dispatch system has met our needs, minimal training is needed. If adaptations are needed, they have had the solution.

Pros

Really easy to use, system is set up logically, multiple reporting capabilities

Cons

Did not have a P&L function at the time (or one to our liking, it was 10 years ago!)

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Della A.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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Haberer Transport Review

Reviewed a year ago

There have been some real issues but we escalated and got them resolved.

Pros

The system is easy to enter customers and carriers.

Cons

They system needs to consolidate functions in less steps. Example: Tracking has to be tracked thru each leg of the shipment. That can be very time consuming. Each step has at least three functions. The system takes too long to move from one step to the other. It takes a long time to save.

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Pam B.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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vlp MAY 2023

Reviewed a year ago

I have worked with VLP for over 16 years , and I really like the ease of it

Pros

The ease of maneuvering around in the sysytem

Cons

Nothing , I have no complaints , I love it

Vendor response

Thank you for your review! Our FMS team is proud to serve hard working customers like you!

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Allison H.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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allison lac

Reviewed a year ago
Pros

How it is all in house accounting and dispatching

Cons

Cash vs Accrual accounting is a challenge for reports

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Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback to make our software even better!

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James D.

Logistics and Supply Chain, 51-200 employees

Used weekly for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend5/10

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Load Plus review

Reviewed a year ago

We use it to supply data for customer reviews. It covers the basics. I have used it to book loads and it works ok. My overall feeling is that it is a basic product that is a good value.

Pros

It is relatively intuitive and easy to use.

Cons

Pretty basic and clunky. Would like to have a more up-to-date presentation. Reporting section is not good at all and needs to be upgraded.

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Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback to make our software even better!

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Nicole P.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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Excellent Product

Reviewed a year ago
Pros

The product is easy to use once you get used to it.

Cons

Nothing, we like it just the way it is.

Vendor response

Thank you for your review! Our FMS team is proud to serve hard working customers like you!

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Myron A.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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We have been using FMS software since we opened in 1996

Reviewed a year ago

It has been good software for our company

Pros

The smooth transition from dispatch to accounting is my favorite feature

Cons

It is a pretty big software program. Takes a while to get used to all of the features. Sometimes have trouble logging in early mornings but that could be on my part. Have to try several times to get connected.

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Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback to make our software even better!

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Nancy H.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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The ease of use on any browser for this TMS is really nice.

Reviewed a year ago

We started when it was just being "born" it has come a long way and I am happy to have had some input in the way it works and how it functions.

Pros

The templates, Brower Friendly, so many different ways to use it. From basic to very involved, everyone can find a way to make it work.

Cons

It could be a little faster still... Sometimes it still glitches but the support team is always ready to help

Vendor response

Thank you for your review! Our FMS team is proud to serve hard working customers like you!

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Brook S.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Always gets the job done

Reviewed a year ago

Overall this has been a great product

Pros

Having all customers, carriers, shippers and receivers in one place is wonderful

Cons

I don't like that if an invoice was made for a load and changes need to be made you have to void the whole thing instead of being able to change it. And when making any changes, it's not very user friendly.

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Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback to make our software even better!

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Craig S.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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FMS Load Plus review

Reviewed a year ago

We have been a user of LoadPlus for over thirty years. All of the big TMS companies have approached us about changing to their product. We hesitate to change as the product always works and the customer service is as good or better than any company we work with.

Pros

First and foremost the Customer Support is excellent. We have been with this company for 30+ years. The system works almost flawlessly. Management can write customs programs if you require them for your specific needs.

Cons

I wish there was a Cash Flow Statement in the General Ledger module. Our bank always asks for this information. I wish they would add a Tank Endorsement box in the Dispatch module. Other than those two issues the software always works.

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Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback to make our software even better!

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Joe S.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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In it for the long haul

Reviewed a year ago

We have used this software for over 25 years and have always received prompt and courteous support. We started with their standalone system and eventually upgraded to their Cloud based system

Pros

Ability to limit down time and provide customers with accurate reports and location of product is very important, The ease of use of the system limits the need for lengthy training which allows new users to hit the ground running.

Cons

The good thing about FMS is when we have an issue arise, they are always ready to provide support quickly to address our issue and keep us up and running. This is very important because if our software is down, we are not generating revenue.

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Thank you for your review! Our FMS team is proud to serve hard working customers like you!

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Gregory G.

Logistics and Supply Chain, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend3/10

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LoadPlus Review

Reviewed a year ago

3 out 5

Pros

The cost and some of the features are easy to use.

Cons

Support and new integrations take too long.

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Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback to make our software even better!

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Joelle R.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend4/10

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Basic load tracking, posting and Carrier managemnt

Reviewed a year ago

Overall I think VLP does the job, but if asked, I would assume it was one of the most affordable options out there. I would not pay a premium for it if I was the owner purchasing the software. It makes it harder to be efficient because of the outdated feel/flow and "order of operations" if you will.

Pros

So far, the best feature has been integrating MyCarrierPackets.

Cons

The system crashes regularly. Email integration through the servers are slow and insconsistent. When entering a load, the system will OFTEN glitch and lose all load info.. we then must log out of the dispatch screen, reload the dispatch side, and repopulate the info to post. This happens multiple times a day for multiple users. Tracking needs to include a # for the carriers to track themselves, and to provide to customers who require tracking 24/7 for high value items. Often rate confirmations either don't end up with the carrier and we have to manually re-send from our email, or they end up in junk. Overall VLP feels outdated, clunky and less user friendly than it should. So many unnessecsary buttons, requirements, features..

Vendor response

Thank you for your review. Your are currently using the classic Windows VLP product and not LOADPlus Pro which is the new web based version. Many of the features you mentioned as needed have been added and fixed in the newest software. You do have access to this version if you would like to use it. Thanks again for your review. We value your business. -FMS Customer Success Team

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Michael A.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, self-employed

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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LoadPlus

Reviewed a year ago
Pros

I like the inerface between the dispatch and accounting softwares. The oly thing that would make it better is if you could do it all from same platform instead of having to open a different site. Overall the software is easy to use and the support is great

Cons

jUST THE ACCOUNTING AND DISPATCH BEING ON SEPERATE SITES

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Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback to make our software even better!

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scott z.

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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Years of using VLP

Reviewed a year ago

I have been working with FMS/ VLP systems for several years & have always had nothing but good experiences. The ease of learning the functions & utilizing the system has always been good for us. The format is easy to follow & easy to find history data for customers , carriers and sales . The system is not to complicated and easily manageable for all. If & when we come upon an issues I will say FMS has a great response team to help out no matter what the issue may be.

Pros

Ease of use , Entering loads ,carriers & following the dispatch is easy to learn ..

Cons

Everything seems to work well with the dispatch side that I work with daily .. The accounting side is done by someone else in the company so we are not trained for billing or posting payments in A/R or A/P

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Thank you for your review! Our FMS team is proud to serve hard working customers like you!

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Amber W.

Logistics and Supply Chain, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Would be lost without LoadPlus!

Reviewed a year ago

My daily operations are smooth sailing with this software. I have had situations that I wished I could get something out of the system. After a quick call to support, I have found out I could. Carol has been my hero more than once. I will add that the fact that most of the people that work and support the software have been there 10 plus years is a sign of a great company to work for and work with - in my experience.

Pros

I originally started with company that had program downloaded to our server. We now use the remote version and log in through remote desktop. We just completed 10 years of our company. Freight Mgmt has helped us along the way so much. Anytime we have an issue, they are prompt to respond. I am proud they continue to improve the software - no resting on their laurels! It is always easy when hiring someone new because software is very straightforward - it makes training process very efficient.

Cons

There are a few quirks that have just been there since i started using 20 years ago. One place I know that you should be able to utilize in equipment, but it will give an error every time. We have found a work around, but it seems like something that should have been resolved by now. I do wish 1099s could be printed for MISC not just the NEC ones. Payroll module would be nice add, but definitely not required at this point.

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Thank you for your review! Our FMS team is proud to serve hard working customers like you!