ViewPoint: The System Built for Shippers, not IT teams.
ViewPoint is TLI’s TMS system. It gives shippers 24/7 access to freight quotes, booking, tracking, claims, and reporting in one place, powered by leading freight technology.
All Modes
Parcel, LTL, Truckload
24/7
Access to quotes and tracking
EDI/API
Automatic Carrier Updates
what is a TMS system?
A TMS system, or transportation management system, is software shippers use to quote, book, track, and manage freight shipments across carriers and modes. A TMS system centralizes carrier contracts, shipment records, proof of delivery, freight bills, and reporting in one platform.
Most TMS systems on the market are built for large enterprise teams with dedicated IT staff. ViewPoint is TLI’s TMS system built for the shipper. It gives your team access to the same carrier connections and data tools without the complexity or cost of an enterprise build.
ViewPoint connects to carrier systems using EDI and API, which means rates, bookings, and tracking updates move automatically. Your team books a shipment and the system handles the rest.
See the TMS system that runs your freight program
One system for every freight function
ViewPoint replaces the patchwork of carrier portals, spreadsheets, and email threads most shipping teams rely on. Your team quotes, books, tracks, and reports in one place. TLI manages the carrier relationships and exceptions in the background.
ViewPoint runs on MercuryGate TMS infrastructure, uses Project44 for real-time visibility, and connects to Microsoft Power BI for business intelligence reporting. Your team gets the output without managing the technology stack.
Want to know what powers ViewPoint?
See TLI’s full freight technology stack including MercuryGate, Project44, Highway, and Power BI on the Freight Technology page.
What ViewPoint does for your freight program
Every TLI customer has access to ViewPoint. Here is what your team can do inside the TMS system from day one.
Quote shipments
Pull real-time rates from multiple carriers across LTL and parcel through EDI connections. Compare and book in the same screen.
Book shipments
Book LTL and parcel shipments with EDI auto-tendering. Shipping documents generate automatically at booking.
Track shipments
Real-time carrier updates push directly into ViewPoint via API and EDI. TLI monitors exceptions and keeps your team updated.
Submit claims
File and track freight claim status directly in ViewPoint. TLI works the claim with the carrier while you monitor progress.
Run reports
Schedule automated tracking reports daily or weekly. Access full freight data in the business intelligence module powered by Microsoft Power BI1.
Add freight insurance
Add TLI Advantage+ coverage at booking by entering the declared shipment value. ViewPoint quotes and purchases the policy automatically.
How ViewPoint connects to your operation
ViewPoint is not a standalone tool. It connects to the systems your operation already runs and gives vendors controlled access so inbound freight stays inside your program.
Vendor routing portal
Give vendors access to book inbound shipments under your routing rules. You control the program. They handle the scheduling.
Business intelligence
Connect freight data to Microsoft 365 with Power BI. Your freight spend, carrier performance, and lane data available in everyday tools.
ERP and WMS integration
ViewPoint connects to your ERP or WMS system so freight data flows where your team already works. No manual exports.
See ViewPoint running your freight program
Schedule a 30-minute demo with a TLI specialist. We will show you ViewPoint using your lanes and freight modes so you can see exactly how it works for your operation.
Live walkthrough of quoting, booking, and tracking
Learn about our reporting capabilities
Ask questions about ERP integration and vendor routing
30-minute call, no commitment required
Request a ViewPoint Demo
Other services from TLI
Freight claims is one part of TLI’s managed freight program. See all TLI freight services to understand how our services work alongside each other.
Freight Technology
See the full technology stack behind ViewPoint including Project44, Shiplify, Shippo, Highway, and Power BI.
Freight Audit
Shiplify reduces accessorial charges at booking, and TLI’s audit layer catches any billing errors that come through after delivery.
Freight Claims
ViewPoint’s technology gives you all you need to make claim submission easy. Then leave it up to our team to manage the claim on your behalf
TLI Advantage+
TLI Advantage+ is built into the ViewPoint booking workflow. Coverage is quoted automatically and purchased before the shipment moves.
Common Questions About TMS Systems
A TMS system, or transportation management system, is software that shippers use to manage freight. It centralizes quoting, booking, tracking, and reporting across carriers and modes in one platform.
A TMS system is software. A freight broker is a service provider. ViewPoint is TLI’s TMS system, included in every TLI service program. TLI acts as the freight broker managing carrier relationships, while ViewPoint gives your team the tools to run and track your freight program.
Yes. ViewPoint handles parcel, LTL, partial truckload, truckload, intermodal, and other modes TLI manages. Rates and tracking work across all modes from one screen.
No. ViewPoint is built for shipping teams, not IT departments. TLI handles setup, carrier connections, and system maintenance. Your team logs in and runs freight.
Yes. Access to ViewPoint is included in every TLI service program from Standard through Enterprise. The features available depend on your program tier.
- Access to Power BI reporting requires a separate Microsoft Power BI subscription. TLI does not provide or manage Power BI licenses. ↩︎