Descartes Systems Group announced AuditLog, a new review management and audit logging capability within Descartes MyCarrierPortal to help freight brokers, third0party logistics (3PLs) service providers and shippers create auditable, transparent carrier selection processes.
“As the U.S. transportation industry evaluates the implications of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, documenting carrier vetting activities, establishing consistent review practices and demonstrating reasonable care in carrier selection is coming under greater scrutiny,” says Dan Cicerchi, EVP, corporate and operations development at Descartes. “While carrier vetting and safety reviews have long been a critical component of transportation risk management, our new AuditLog capabilities help organizations establish more consistent governance around carrier selection while maintaining operational efficiency.”
Key takeaways:
· Built directly into the Descartes MyCarrierPortal carrier onboarding and compliance solution, AuditLog combines carrier review management and audit logging in a single workflow, helping organizations create a clear record of carrier evaluations, management reviews and onboarding decisions.
· The solution automatically documents carrier risk assessment information, review activity, management oversight and outcomes at the time decisions are made. This “snapshot in time” approach helps organizations maintain a record of what information was available and considered during the review process, as carrier profiles, safety records, operating authorities and risk factors may evolve over time.
· Using AuditLog, organizations can review carrier risk and safety assessments through a centralized workflow; document carrier approvals and denials with commentary and supporting rationale; route carriers requiring additional scrutiny through management review processes; establish future review dates for ongoing oversight; automatically record review actions and workflow changes; create auditable records of carrier selection decisions; improve visibility and communication across operational, safety, and compliance teams; and support internal governance, audit, and documentation initiatives.
