McLeod Software and Aurora Innovation have announced the completion of the API integration between Aurora and McLeod’s Transportation Management System (TMS). Eligible McLeod customers with a subscription to the Aurora Driver can book and manage autonomous truck capacity directly within their existing TMS workflows.
“In a market that demands constant innovation, we are proud to be the first TMS to put the power of autonomous trucking directly into the hands of our customers,” said Tom McLeod, founder and CEO of McLeod Software. “Completing this integration ahead of schedule is a testament to our collective urgency with Aurora to bring innovation to our customers today.”
“We’ve turned driverless trucking technology into a practical, everyday service,” added Ossa Fisher, president of Aurora. “By embedding the Aurora Driver directly into the McLeod ecosystem, we are enabling carriers to easily adopt driverless trucks and immediately start optimizing their networks.”
The integration streamlines workflows for the autonomous era, removing barriers to adopting new technology. McLeod customers running version 21.1 or later can now tender driverless loads directly within their TMS, eliminating the need for separate applications. The system also provides real-time location tracking from the Aurora Driver, ensuring on-time deliveries, and automated status updates that enhance transparency and keep customers informed of key milestones.
Early adopter Russell Transport is using the integration to tender autonomous loads powered by the Aurora Driver. Rami Abdeljaber, executive VP and chief operations officer at Russell Transport, said, “The ability to tender autonomous loads through our existing McLeod dashboard has been a meaningful operational improvement. We are seeing efficiency gains without disrupting our operations. The integration is seamless, real-time and operationally effective.”
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