Keep Planning Flexible with the TBC Feature in Mandata Go TMS Software

In road transport, not every job or customer order arrives with a fixed delivery date. For many operators – especially those moving large, heavy, or abnormal goods-planning often starts long before the final date is confirmed.

That uncertainty shouldn’t slow your operation down.

The TBC (To Be Confirmed) Feature in the Mandata Go TMS (Transport Management System), allows transport operators to pre‑plan deliveries even when the exact date isn’t yet known, keeping work flowing smoothly while maintaining flexibility where it’s needed most.

What Is the TBC Feature in Mandata Go TMS?

The TBC feature allows jobs to be entered, scheduled, and planned within the TMS software using To Be Confirmed dates, rather than forcing operators to wait for precise delivery details.

This means work can be safely logged and planned in advance – without resorting to placeholders, duplicate jobs, or manual workarounds – while keeping timelines flexible.

Plan Ahead Without Being Held Back

In many transport operations, delays don’t come from a lack of work – they come from waiting.

Waiting for permits.
Waiting for customer confirmations.
Waiting for escort availability.

With TBC dates, planners can move forward confidently, knowing that you can record all the details you need in your TMS software:

• Jobs are recorded accurately in the system
• Planning doesn’t grind to a halt
• Resources can be visualised and allocated earlier
• All the electronic documents relating to the job can be uploaded and saved or viewed in one place, your TMS software.

Customers get reassurance that their job is logged, while your team gains clarity on what’s coming up – even if the exact timing evolves later.

Improved Visibility = Better Resource Utilisation

One of the biggest advantages of the TBC Feature in Go TMS software is forward visibility.

By entering jobs earlier, operators can clearly see upcoming work and begin shaping their schedules accordingly. This helps haulage businesses make better use of:

• Vehicles
• Drivers
• Trailers
• Specialist equipment
• Escort vehicles and multi‑resource planning

Rather than reacting at short notice, teams can plan proactively – leading to smoother schedules, fewer clashes, and stronger resource allocation overall.

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Built for Complex and Heavy Haulage Operations

The TBC Feature is particularly valuable for Heavy Haulage and specialist road transport operators, where moves are rarely straightforward.

Transporting abnormal or oversized loads often involves:

• Permit applications
• Route planning
• Escort vehicle coordination
• Multi‑resource allocation
• Long lead times

By allowing jobs to exist in the TMS software before dates are locked in, Mandata Go TMS supports the reality of complex transport planning – giving operators the breathing space they need to prepare properly.

What the TBC Feature Helps You Do

Using To Be Confirmed dates in Mandata Go TMS helps operators:

• Build in preparation time for permits, escorts, and specialist planning
• Allocate drivers, vehicles, and trailers earlier, improving overall efficiency
• Book and manage work confidently while keeping delivery dates flexible
• Improve revenue visibility by logging jobs accurately from the outset
• Reduce admin and rework by avoiding duplicate or temporary jobs

All while keeping your workflow moving at the pace your business demands.

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Proven Value for Real‑World Transport Operations

The value of this feature is already being felt by Mandata customers using it day‑to‑day:

“The ‘TBC dates’ for jobs in Mandata TMS is a fantastic idea. It works perfectly for our jobs and movements that have flexible dates – it is a great addition to the system!”
– Ellie, A to B Transporter Services

Flexible Planning That Keeps You in Control

In transport, certainty doesn’t always arrive first-but planning still needs to happen.

The TBC Feature in Mandata Go TMS gives operators the flexibility to prepare early, the visibility to plan smarter, and the control to make the best use of their resources – without unnecessary delays.

If your operation needs room to prepare without slowing down, this feature helps keep everything moving.

Interested in the TBC Feature?

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