The world of transport is so multifaceted that many different systems have sprung up to help smooth out these processes. Often we see, however, that instead of making your workflows more connected, you often have to navigate between multiple different systems to complete one simple task.
At Qargo, one of our goals is to connect the dots and enable the seamless flow of data between systems. And we do this via our integrations ecosystem – connecting fleet management, telematics, warehousing, accounting, and visibility platforms straight into your TMS.
We’ve already done this across Europe and the UK, and we’re now connecting transportation workflows across the US.
You may have a false impression that integrating systems into your TMS is costly and time-consuming. And this may have been the case with your previous TMS, but with Qargo, it doesn’t have to be a daunting process.
In this blog, we’ll share why integrations are so important and how seamless and stress-free Qargo’s approach is.
Why integrations are so important for a TMS
TMS integrations help keep your workflows connected and organized, but there are loads of other benefits to having a synced flow of data.
Bring everything into one platform – Instead of jumping between separate logins for accounting, telematics, and customer portals, all your key data lands in one place. This saves time day-to-day and gives you a fuller picture when making decisions, since you’re working from complete information rather than scattered fragments.
Help to prevent rekeying and human error – manually copying data between systems – order numbers, addresses, rates – creates constant chances for mistakes, and those small errors add up fast across dozens of orders. Integrations let systems pass data to each other automatically, cutting out both the manual effort and the errors that come with it.
Extend the capabilities of your TMS – no single system does everything well. Connecting your TMS to specialized tools – telematics, EDI, finance platforms – lets you combine the strengths of each rather than being limited to your TMS’s native features. Your TMS becomes the hub tying tracking, finance, and customer communication together.
Qargo’s approach to integrations
Qargo recognizes that building out a solid integration ecosystem is the key to success. And we offer a wide variety of ways to connect your system:
Qargo’s API
The most flexible connection option, which enables you to push and pull data directly between Qargo and your other platforms. Data syncs on demand – whether that’s a new job, a status change, or a completed delivery.
Best for: your core systems, such as telematics, WMS, accounting, or anything else that has a high volume of data that needs to be synced.
EDI
If you already exchange data with customers, suppliers, or retailers using standardized formats like X12, XML, or CSV, Qargo connects into that setup rather than asking you to change how you work. Orders, invoices, and shipment updates flow automatically between parties.
Best for: your larger customers or supply chain partners who require a specific, structured data format.
Webhooks
Instead of waiting for a system to check in and ask “has anything changed?”, webhooks push updates the moment they happen. This means the moment a job status changes or a delivery is completed in Qargo, that information reaches your other tools straight away – no delay, no manual refresh.
Best for: when you or your customers rely on real-time visibility, like tracking or live status updates.
Qargo’s dedicated integration team is also on hand to help build custom workflows that may not fit a fixed integration template.
Regardless of integration method, our team of experienced experts will help with your data mapping and configuration requirements.
The seamless integration with Qargo has proven invaluable in streamlining our operations.
Andrew Hammond, Planning Manager at Tyldesley Distribution Services
We’re always adding new integrations – often on a request basis. Tell us what you need and we can scope and build it. Plus, we typically charge a one-time integration fee, rather than the ongoing per-integration charges common with a lot of traditional TMS providers.
Who Qargo integrates with?
Qargo can integrate with a wide range of different systems, including:
- Fleet & telematics
- Warehouse management
- Accounting
- Order imports
- Visibility & aggregator platforms
- HRM / driver management
- Intermodal bookings
The transition to Qargo was phenomenal. The professionalism, the responsiveness, the understanding of our business speaks volumes. Anyone would benefit from making the move.
— Jeffrey Jackman, Director of Transportation, Premier Refrigerated Transport
Conclusion
Integrations shouldn’t be the thing standing between you and a smoother operation. Whether it’s syncing your accounting software, connecting telematics, or plugging into a customer’s EDI setup, Qargo makes it straightforward – no lengthy build-outs, no juggling five different logins just to get one order out the door.
If you’re tired of manually re-keying data between systems, or your current TMS has told you integrations are too costly or complex, we’d love to show you a better way.
If you’d like to find out how Qargo can connect your workflows and sync data between systems, get in touch today.
