And how a mobile-first TMS can help you survive today’s economy
Let’s be honest: margins are tight, fuel isn’t getting cheaper, brokers aren’t paying more, and some lanes feel like a race to the bottom. If you’re running a small fleet — maybe just 2 or 3 trucks — it might feel like now’s the worst time to change anything.
But here’s the reality: the old-school tools that used to “get the job done” — spreadsheets, whiteboards, Google Maps, texting drivers one by one — they’re now part of the problem.
Meanwhile, your competitors — even the guy down the highway with the same number of trucks — are slowly adopting smarter tools. And it's showing.

What are they doing differently?
They're switching to mobile-first TMS platforms that:

• Track all loads, trips, drivers, and trucks in one place
• Show real-time status of where each load is
• Let you assign trips and see who’s busy, who’s not
• Calculate weekly/monthly reports without a single Excel formula
• Work straight from the driver’s phone in the truck

And when something goes wrong? It’s all in the system — no more “what’s the last version of that spreadsheet?” or “did John get the updated address?”

🚫 The hidden cost of doing nothing
You might think: “Why fix what isn’t broken?”
But here’s what “not broken” looks like in today’s market:

• Missed loads because you didn’t respond in time
• Confused drivers because details changed and no one saw the text
• Overworked dispatchers chasing updates
• Unpaid miles and poor profitability visibility
• No easy way to plan ahead or grow

And here’s the worst part: the other guy is using a TMS to find better-paying loads faster, plan routes more efficiently, and keep his team lean. That means he can survive — and maybe even grow — while you're stuck holding the same clipboard.
📲 Why a mobile TMS makes all the difference
The moment your drivers can see their loads, take photos, track mileage, and submit updates right from their phone — you’ve already won half the battle.
With Gross Radar, you don’t need to hire an IT guy or run a 50-truck fleet. You get:

• A clean, modern app that works in the truck
• Free plan to manage loads, drivers, and trucks
• Upgrade to Pro only when you're ready (payroll, expenses, etc.)