2019.2

This section contains the following for the latest version:

  • System requirements

  • Enhancements (new or updated features)

  • Resolved issues (application improvements)

We have updated our company name and logo to the Trimble brand.

Before upgrading your production environment, Trimble Transportation recommends that you read the system requirements and install the latest version in a test environment. If you have questions, please contact your Customer representative.

Requirements

Before you begin installing LTL Operations Module version 2019.2, check that these requirements are met:

  • TMWSuite®

    You must be using TMWSuite V.2018.18_01.0192 or later.

  • Microsoft® .NET Framework

    NET Framework 4.7.2 or later (full package not client)

    The framework must be installed on the LTL Operations Module server, client, and administrator systems before you install LTL Operations Module. If it is not present, the system displays an advisory message during the installation. Install the framework before running the application.

  • Internet Information Services (IIS) for Microsoft® Windows Server®

    IIS Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 or later

  • Microsoft® SQL Server®

    Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or later

    Note: SQL Server 2014 and SQL Server 2016 are supported. Trimble recommends using the latest service pack of whichever version you use.

  • You must be logged into the system where you want to install LTL Operations Module, and have administrator rights for that system.

    Like most applications, LTL Operations Module can be installed locally on a user’s system. It is also possible to install LTL Operations Module on a network drive. To do so, you must be logged into the system where the drive is physically located, and have administrator rights for that system.

  • SQL Server System Administrator rights are necessary.

    The installation of LTL Operations Module includes the manual application of a SQL script to the TMWSuite database. You must have a SQL Server administrator login and password to apply it.

Enhancements

General

Trimble rebranding (NSUITE-206734)

We have updated company name and logo to the Trimble brand.

New LTL Routing Admin Features (NSUITE-205937)

  • Prior to 2019.2, the only way to fix corrupted order routing was to use SQL. You can now change the data values using the Add button on the Routing tab in LTL Order Entry and on the Stops and Event grids in Manifest edit. Similar to other restricted functions, these options are available to supervisors and/or administrators.

  • If an order’s routing became corrupted, it created additional (duplicate) routing stops in the routing. In addition, users were not able to not complete, manifest, or have assets assigned to stops. You can now remove these stops using the Order Routing tab rather than SQL.

  • If an order’s routing became corrupted and the delivery leg (and stops) were not created for an order, having to create the leg and stops through Order Entry was difficult. There is now an option to create the delivery leg and stops for an order that had corrupted routing.

  • You can now cancel or undo a split bill. For example, if an order is split to transfer over multiple line-haulers, but then the operations team decides to change the routing, they can choose to cancel or undo a split bill.

  • You can now remove an event from an order, even if it is assigned to a manifest\asset. Sometimes, there are stops that are left over from a manifest to which the order should not be assigned. The person removing the stop can now verify that the stop is not needed, and then has the ability to remove it.

  • There is now a tool that allows users to conduct a mass order cancel operation.

  • There is now a tool that allows users to conduct a mass order complete operation.

  • Sometimes the event code is incorrect on the event table; now there is a tool available to run an update to include corrections.

  • There are times when there is a stop at the wrong terminal but the correct leg; the only change needed is to the location. There is now a tool available to run an update to include the correct terminal.
    Note: This applies to stops not associated with a manifest.

  • There are times when the system retrieves an event that needs to be assigned to a stop on a specific manifest. Now users can verify an event is un-manifested and change the stop an event is assigned to.

  • An issue occurred where manifests were updated but then would not appear. There is now a feature that allows users to bring these manifests back. You can also enter a manifest number and view all stops associated with the mov_number on the manifestheader. You can then select which stop to associate with the stp_number_end on the manifestheader. T Now users can re-create a leg if it does not exist.

Integrations

New feature helps prevent overlapping shifts (NSUITE-204346)

When an older shift overlapped a current shift and stops that were pushed to the Shaw mobile integration from LTL Operations, they were not processed through the Shaw integration. There was no visibility provided to the dispatcher that these stops were not processed to Shaw Mobile.

The Validation on Send Stops feature now verifies that there are no overlapping shifts, and any requirements preventing a stop from being processed through Shaw integration. The system generates an error message to let dispatchers know what the problem is so they can resolve it.

Mileage

Flammable and Corrosive system codes added for ALK’s HazMat add-on module (NSUITE-206531)

Clients using Trimble Maps' HazMat add-on module in conjunction with PC*MILER can create routes and calculate mileages based on hazardous material classifications.

In previous versions, the ALKHazLevel label provided four classifications as system codes:

  • General hazardous material

  • Explosives

  • Inhalants

  • Radioactive material

Now, the system provides two more system code options:

  • Flammable

  • Corrosive

Note: In previous versions, you could set up these options manually.

Terminal actions

Multi select needed Doors Screen, Shipment Start Load/Unload Finish Load/Unload (NSUITE-206629)

Previously when loading/unloading shipments, the Start Load/Unload and Finish Load/Unload Status Change window required you to select each order separately. Now, you can select multiple orders at the same time.

Resolved issues

Back Office

  • NSUITE-204697

    Fixed an issue so that all parts of consolidated invoices are moving forward and backward together as a unit through status changes.

  • NSUITE-206051

    Fixed an issue with the billing queue shipper/consignee address information not showing correctly if the shipper or consignee was changed after the stop had been completed.

  • NSUITE-206499

    Included a fix so that the AR transfer to GP honors terms set up from the Customer profile.

  • NSUITE-206935

    Fixed an issue where users will receive a "Leg not ready to settle" error when attempting to process driver/carrier pay.

  • NSUITE-206964

    When transferring invoices to Great Plains, the multicurrency records will display the correct calculation method.

  • NSUITE-207052, NSUITE-207097

    Fixed an issue where the LTL batch order re-rate functionality did not update the order rates.

  • NSUITE-207099

    Fixed an issue where supplemental invoices were allowed to be part of the billing consolidation.

  • NSUITE-207265

    Included an error message to display when an SQL timeout occurs, performance, and filter results resolutions.

  • NSUITE-207277

    Fixed an issue that occurred if a routing was corrupt (missing PU or DRP). The invoice header had blank entries for origin or destination states, which led to the system displaying and recording taxes incorrectly.

Database

  • NSUITE-204947

    Fixed an issue with a mismatch existing between the length of the shift name in the dispatch and buffer databases.

  • NSUITE-207189

    Fixed an issue where driver shifts that were shut down were no longer showing in the control.

  • NSUITE-207239

    Fixed an issue with the stored procedure timing out for master bills that contained many bills and no consolidations.

  • PB-200522

    Fixed an issue with stored procedure UtStopsConsolidated_AddSecondaryLoadUnloadEvents. This procedure was creating an additional PUL stop (not just an event) on LTL orders when the AddSecondaryLoadUnloadEvents General Info Table setting was used. This corrupted LTL Orders/Routing, and left the orders unusable.

Dispatch

  • NSUITE-204272

    The Map Control window now displays both Arrival and Departure dates and times.

  • NSUITE-204548

    Fixed an issue where there was a TL-sourced order, but it was cross-docked in LTL Operations, and the Hook Change Trailer (HCT) stop occurred at a different location than both the pickup and delivery. The pickup and delivery companies require appointments, but there is no communication of the stop appointments between TL and LTL Operations. Transparency of appointments is required for appointments booked for cross-dock scenarios to ensure the load departs the cross-dock location with enough time to make the delivery.

  • NSUITE-205421

    Fixed an issue with LTL/TL interoperability scenario where the LTL order was refused. The application was incorrectly showing the driver, tractor and trailer from the first (refused) manifest and the carrier from the second (successful delivery) manifest. It should have been showing all the resources from the second manifest.

  • NSUITE-205760

    Fixed an issue where the spot trailer set to deliver enroute was not dropping the chassis at the consignee, and was instead returning it to the terminal.

  • NSUITE-205805

    Fixed an issue where LTL resources still appeared as assigned in TMW Operations even after cancelling the LTL manifest and order. This caused time conflict errors in LTL when the assets were planned on a subsequent move.

  • NSUITE-205961

    Fixed an issue that occurred when attempting to assign an empty trailer drop order to the third leg of a multi leg trip, where the user received an error stating "Cannot assign order. No active leg!"

  • NSUITE-206125

    Fixed an issue where trips created using the Schedule selection in the New Trip window had a potential to be assigned to an incorrect shift.

  • NSUITE-206359

    Fixed an issue to make the extra info fields that were screen designed in the Trip Folder editable for LTL manifests.

  • NSUITE-206360

    Fixed an issue with a TL Stop type order where the delivery portion was cancelled, but it was still allowed to be assigned to manifest using the quick assign option.

  • NSUITE-206491

    Fixed an issue where TL sourced orders with multiple deliveries presented multiple conflict errors.

  • NSUITE-206508

    Fixed an issue that occurred when an 'F' type consolidated invoice failed to transfer - there was no record in the audit table for that invoice.

  • NSUITE-206571

    Fixed an issue where trailers were showing on incorrect company planner boards.

  • NSUITE-206593

    Fixed a routing corruption issue that occurred when a stop containing two events (Spot Loaded Trailer and Hook Empty Trailer) was dispatched.

  • NSUITE-206594

    Fixed a routing corruption issue that occurred when the re-route option was used in the trip grid.

  • NSUITE-206784

    Fixed an issue with LTL/TL interoperability scenario where the TL trailer was not being correctly updated when a combination of DRL (drop trailer) and HPL (hook loaded trailer) occurred.

  • NSUITE-206975

    Fixed an issue with order assignment applying to the incorrect manifest stop/event.

  • NSUITE-207058

    The system will now copy check calls when a driver and either a tractor or a carrier field are set for a leg.

  • NSUITE-207083

    Fixed an issue that occurred when unhooking a line-haul trailer at destination terminal - the asset assignment records would get the evt_number updated to the destination stop. As such, the first stop city in Asset Assignment History Window would then show as the last stop.

  • NSUITE-207098

    Fixed an issue that occurred after clicking on Start Trailer Storage from the door screen - delivery orders with appointments could not be added to the Storage manifest.

  • NSUITE-207100

    Fixed an LTL/TL interoperability issue that occurred where the BMT / DMT stops and associated trailer were not carried over to the LTL leg.

  • NSUITE-207114

    Fixed an issue that occurred when LTL completed one of the pickups - the trailer assigned in LTL did not cascade across the subsequent doubles moves/legs.

  • NSUITE-207122

    Fixed an issue that occurred with a drop and switch manifest. When changing the pickup from Live Load to Hook Preloaded, event codes for delivery and pickup changed to Hook Preloaded.

  • NSUITE-207150

    Fixed an issue with the LTLStatusJobs table. When processing turnpike doubles stops, an erroneous "Stop not found for update" error appeared due to multiple manifests being involved.

  • NSUITE-207174

    Fixed an issue that occurred with a multiple manifest scenario where the Driver Current ETA and current route information were incorrect.

  • NSUITE-207181

    Fixed a performance issue that was causing the Cross Dock window to load slowly.

  • NSUITE-207201

    Fixed an issue in the ReRoute window, where the user could enter a company (any company ID) rather than a terminal code. When this occurred, the manifest was rerouted with XDL/XDU stops at the company code.

  • NSUITE-207242

    Fixed an issue where stops that were previously set to Live Unload but were changed to Spot Trailer following a stop arrival did not have the Post Unload event created.

  • NSUITE-207293

    Fixed an issue that caused order routing corruptions. When the following were completed in the system, the routing on the delivery order was corrupted:

    • Creating a Drop at Dock linehaul order

    • Assigning the order to a linehaul manifest

    • Creating a pickup order at the consignee of the first order

    • Assigning the pickup order to the linehaul manifest

    • Using the Deliver Enroute option

  • NSUITE-207356

    Fixed an issue where the system deleted the second leg of a split leg manifest when the routing on one of the orders assigned to the first leg was recalculated.

  • NSUITE-207364

    Fixed an issue that occurred when a TL order indicated that a stop was both arrived and departed when only the arrival had taken place. In addition, TMW Operations now updates with the correct departure time when the LTL driver uses the handheld to indicate a stop departure.

  • NSUITE-207365

    When an HPL order was assigned to the manifest, the system would clear the Hook Preloaded check box. When the order was subsequently updated (by saving it), the system added a live load routing stop in addition to the pre-existing HPL event. This issue has been resolved.

EDI

  • NSUITE-204248

    Fixed an issue where orders for the same customer, which were doing the same activity, were not consistently sending EDI 214s.

  • NSUITE-207237

    Fixed an issue with an object reference error in the LTSL 204 outbound logs. This issue occurred when an RT18 record was present in the edi_outbound202_refs table with a NULL value.

ETA Calculation

  • NSUITE-205357

    Fixed an issue where the LTL ETA calculation for linehauls was incorrectly using local Route ID/Pickup cutoff times.

General

  • NSUITE-204591

    Fixed a time conflict issue that occurred with LTL assets on TL orders.

  • NSUITE-205345

    Fixed an issue that caused false time conflicts as well as incorrect detention changes on the TL orders.

  • NSUITE-205346

    Fixed an issue that caused a false positive time conflict error to occur when a TL user attempts to use an asset on a subsequent move.

  • NSUITE-205668

    Fixed an issue that caused a GEH error after creating Turnpike Doubles movement.

  • NSUITE-207121

    Fixed an issue with refresh times increasing on the Deliveries window.

Integrations

  • NSUITE-207092

    Fixed issues with the RateWare integration no longer functioning.

  • NSUITE-207412

    The TMWRating (LTL) integration with RateWare was no longer working for orders that had more than one freight detail record. Detail rows were sent to RateWare for each freight detail, but the system left invalid details blank rather than omitting them. This issue has been resolved.

Intermodal

  • NSUITE-204706

    The "last stop enroute" warning message appears for 'deliver enroute', and 'deliver direct' orders as well as assigned pickups.

  • NSUITE-205489

    Fixed an issue where the order status was incorrect when the rail pickup to linehaul manifest arrived at a DLT stop but the unhook event had not been completed. The Order Status field will now accurately list Arrived Term instead of Depart Term.

  • NSUITE-205490

    Fixed an issue that occurred when a manifest departs a hook preloaded pickup stop. The trailer was set to Planned, but should have been set to Loaded.

  • NSUITE-205847

    Fixed an issue that occurred when a rail line haul manifest contained a set direct delivery stop that involved a final drop loaded trailer. The available company of the trailer represented the terminal rather than the company ID of the customer at which the trailer was dropped.

  • NSUITE-206785

    Fixed an issue that occurred if the Rail Reservation is assigned prior to clicking Finish Load - the stops created by assigning a rail reservation had been showing up as Hook/Drop Empty Trailer.

  • NSUITE-207112

    Fixed an issue where 'Incorrect trailer propagation' followed a 'Rail Reservation assignment to a Manifest' that had a DRL stop and then an HPL stop.

  • NSUITE-207158

    Fixed an issue that occurred when setting the order to deliver enroute, and then setting the spot trailer. The trailer is not cleared off the remaining stops, and must manually be set to UNKNOWN.

Interoperability

  • NSUITE-207169

    Fixed an issue where the object reference error occurred when trying to undo a turnpike with two LTL manifests with assigned trailers.

  • NSUITE-207244

    When undoing the turnpike execution, the leg type values of the newly-created leg were set to those of the preceding leg in the TL order. This caused issues with visibility of the order within the company planners. The leg types of the newly-created leg are now set to UNK when creating a leg using the Un-Do turnpike functionality.

Manifests

  • NSUITE-204694

    Fixed an issue that occurred on a pickup manifest with multiple orders. When the Leave On Trailer button was pressed for one order, multiple orders were left on the trailer.

  • NSUITE-205343

    Fixed an issue that occurred when users attempted to execute the LTL manifest. A false positive error message indicated that the cancelled LTL order was required on the appt ID of the LTL pickup order.

  • NSUITE-205761

    Fixed an issue with the manifest hyperlink in the LTL Mobile Messages screen not functioning.

  • NSUITE-205818

    Fixed an empty trailer drop order issue where the manifest contained two end terminal stops.

  • NSUITE-207200

    Fixed an issue that occurred when creating a TL/LTL manifest option. An error message would appear when a user accepted the move in LTL.

Mobile/Handheld

  • NSUITE-206253

    Fixed an issue where the handheld display did not include event details or container numbers.

  • NSUITE-206549

    Fixed an issue to display a warning message to a driver advising that a previous shift needed to be shut down before the current shift could begin.

  • NSUITE-207142

    Fixed an issue where the driver had to complete two events: one for the container and one for the chassis.

  • NSUITE-207176

    Fixed an issue that occurred when manually inserting a drop empty trailer stop to a manifest and then assigning a container and chassis. The handheld would display two separate stops (as expected), but the second stop would not display the chassis.

  • NSUITE-207255

    Fixed an issue that occurred when reverting an LTL manifest, completed through a handheld, using the Manifest Editor window to fix errors. When the LTL dispatch user "re-completed" the stops through the dispatch process, the times were not updated.

    A similar issue occurred when a pickup stop was pushed to LTL Ops and the leg contained a Drop Loaded Trailer (DLT) event at an LTL terminal. The arrival was initially actualized with the time the driver arrived at the DLT stop, but before the manifest was completed, the DLT arrival time was modified using the Manifest Editor. When this occurred, the stop arrival time in TMW Operations was not updated correctly.

  • NSUITE-207292

    Fixed an issue that removed an in-progress manifest from the driver. This occurred when a manifest was pushed to a driver and the driver started working on it. When a new manifest was created and assigned to the same driver, and the sequence of the new manifest was changed to occur before the previously-started manifest, that initial manifest that was in progress was removed on the next mobile comm cycle.

Order entry

  • NSUITE-204549

    Fixed an issue that occurred when a TMW Operations-sourced order has a leg pushed to LTL Operations. When the LTL manifest/orders were created using the Create TL / LTL button, the manifest / orders were then canceled, and the LTL manifest / orders were then re-created, a DB Concurrency Error message appeared, and the user could not book an appointment from within LTL Operations.

  • NSUITE-205672

    Fixed an issue in the Stop Departure - Add Pickup window, where the Bill To field was not modifiable by the user.

  • NSUITE-207238, NSUITE-207271

    Fixed an order routing corruption issue that occurred when removing an order from a manifest.

Terminal actions

  • NSUITE-205487

    Fixed an issue involved with executing T48 with the rerouting functionality when used at a relay terminal.

  • NSUITE-204579

    Fixed an issue with an error occurring when setting and saving a branch in the Terminal Profile.