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During the extended interruptions created by the COVID-19 shut down we slowed down our normal quarterly releases to try and assist our customers and avoid any interruptions during this time. We are starting the process of resuming our release schedule for 2020 and our first release is scheduled for August 15 at 8pm. This documentation provides information on all of the changes, new features, and improvements that are available in the 2020.1 release and is subject to change and updates through August 8 when the release reaches GA.

Platform Feature Enhancements

VIA® Portal

  • Localization Support
    Implemented proper localization support throughout the entire system for French, Spanish, and Portuguese.

  • Views

    1. Implemented entirely new view system

      1. View defaults to “list” view but now has other views available

    2. NEW - Timeline View

      1. Timeline view allows display of orders, segments, and other compatible object types in a gantt-style timeline

      2. Card level data is displayed in the summary line but can be unfolded to display all of the stops (or events) contained within

      3. Drag and Drop rescheduling by moving along the gantt timeline

        1. Entire load can be moved or rescheduled

        2. Individual stops can be rescheduled and the time windows adjusted through simple drag/drop

      4. Week, Month Day views

      5. Custom Date range support

      6. Full Expand/Collapse capability board wide

      7. Support existing filtering and saved filters at the board level.

    3. NEW - Workspace View

  • Task System

    1. Added ability to add tasks to already arrived stop-offs

    2. Added additional capabilities to see information on completed tasks

    3. Added “Show Completed” option to task list options

    4. Added Task counts to mini-card surface

    5. Increased Task description field to 256 characters

    6. Default repeat and schedule fields to have a minimum value

    7. Added improved activity tracking for Tasks being added and completed

  • Ramp System

    1. Added stop appointment event

    2. Added find card functionality to allow location and usage of other objects in the system

    3. Added Time Ramp event to work with Advanced Ramp system

    4. Added Add and Remove comment capabilities

    5. Added ability to update any field of any object

    6. Added ability to update stop

    7. Show URL for HTTP post event

    8. Added ability to see Integrations using a drop-down within the ramp builder

    9. Added new conversation events

    10. Moved PDF documentation creation to Ramp process to improve performance

    11. Added attachment object to send with Task Completion event

  • Collaboration

    1. Added conversation “groups” to Conversations to allow drivers to message “groups” instead of individual users.

      1. Added conversation group types and settings

      2. Added group button to messaging groups

    2. Improved Text/SMS messaging support

  • Security

    1. Moved accessorial permissions to its own section in security role

    2. Added activity log for re-sending a partner network invite

    3. Added ability to duplicate / copy role

    4. Added the ability to assign admin rights through groups

    5. Improved sorting on admin user page

  • Custom Fields

    1. Added ability to search custom fields

    2. Added the ability to filter based on custom fields

  • General

    1. Added stop sequence number for easier stop identification

    2. Improved sorting for roles / permissions

    3. Added service type to order and segment filtering

    4. Support editing / adding reference numbers even on completed stops

    5. Support automated city lookup on +4 zip codes

    6. Added ability to edit / view Company ID in the company admin page

    7. Added ability to jump to Map view directly for a single card

    8. Added a new tutorial system to walk users through specific features/functions

VIA® Mobile

  • Load Offers

    1. Added the feature to allow drivers to be “offered” a load that they can accept into “My Loads”

    2. Added ability for offered loads to support partner network drivers

  • Loads

    1. Added new Begin Trip / Start Trip functionality

  • Company

    1. Added the ability for Mobile to support multiple company connections

  • Tasks

    1. Added signature capture task to allow driver to capture a delivery signature at the stop level

VIA® Platform

  • Infrastructure

    1. Updated Node and underlying framework systems to latest / greatest version

  • API

    1. Added a full crud endpoint for conversations

    2. Added get company endpoint

    3. Enhanced the messages endpoint

    4. Added Integrations management on the Admin panel to allow centralized configuration

    5. Added API support for custom fields

Platform Fixes / Defects Resolved

 VIA® Portal

  • Resolved issue with sidebar expanded state not closing correctly.

  • Resolved issue with related cards not being properly clickable.

  • Migrated text messaging engine to proper package

  • Improved SMS/Text messaging support

  • Fixed stop check and prevent from turning to board color

  • Fixed view task permissions system wide

  • Fixed issue dragging members onto a card when there are no members (there is no spoon?)

  • Fixed issue with conversation tabs overlapping expanding sidebar.

  • Fixed issue with clicking through blank space when conversations are open

  • Fixed issue with sidebar expanded state not closing properly

  • Fixed issue with related cards not being clickable

  • Fixed issue with missing Quote status

  • Fixed issue with “null” notifications preventing user login

  • Fixed several performance related issues in header

  • Fixed “Archive all in List” option to not archive items that are already archived

  • Fixed system to use Lat/Lon of stop instead of geo-coding every time.

  • Fixed issue with null reference in certain cards after insert

  • Fixed issue with integrated carriers to ignore accessorials that do not have a type.

  • Fixed issue with notes on a Rate Confirmation document

  • Improved macro processing to include definitions with the message itself

  • Fixed return status code issues

  • Fixed issue added order/segment cards to list in the UI

  • Fixed Mobile V3 issue with environment variable

  • Fixed issue related to completing task stops

  • Fixed style issue on attachments with long file names

  • Fixed issue with loads completing with post-trip tasks still remaining

  • Fixed additional null reference issues

  • Fix to make e-mail addresses for system objects case insensitive

  • Fix notifications performing too many database updates

  • Fix e-mail reply processor

  • Fixed issue when scrolling down and switching tabs. Screen doesn’t allow scroll back up.

  • Fixed missing “Add Task” permission

  • Fix some specific mutators for ramp system

  • Fixed card level tasks to display the card type in the description

  • Fixed e-mail processor to get text body if no html body exists

  • Fixed ability to remove company tasks

  • Fixed date/time stamp for new ramps

  • Fixed searches to use user’s companyId instead of board companyId

  • Fixed issue with Prompt Tasks not updating forms.

  • Fixed issue with GeoCoding - only use first 5 digits to improve accuracy

  • Fixed GeoCoding issue with State, City, Zip to improve accuracy

  • Fixed issue where invalid characters were allowed in Ramp titles

  • Fixed null reference issues when api creates order reference numbers

  • Fixed timed ramp rescheduling

  • Prevent users from spam clicking the next button when creating a Partner Network account

  • Prevent users from spam clicking the next button on the company creation wizard

  • Fix negative card counts

  • Fixed Tutorial category issues

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