Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight has never been simple. With Revenova TMS and SMC³, that’s changing.
Every carrier has its own pricing rules, accessorial requirements, tendering processes, tracking methods, and documentation. For freight brokers and 3PLs managing multiple LTL carriers, that complexity can quickly turn into a patchwork of portals, manual processes, and disconnected systems.
Revenova TMS and SMC³ are bringing everything together, so you no longer have to worry about disjointed, inefficient workflows.
With SMC3’s LTL APIs in Revenova TMS, you can quote, tender, track, and retrieve documents for LTL shipments without leaving the TMS.
The result is a more connected LTL workflow that helps teams quote faster, reduce operational complexity, and manage shipments without constantly leaving their TMS.
The Challenge: LTL Complexity Adds Up
LTL pricing and execution involve more variables than many other transportation modes.
A single shipment may require teams to account for carrier-specific pricing, contract or volume rates, shipment characteristics, accessorial charges, and other requirements. Once a load is booked, the operational complexity continues with dispatch, PRO assignment, status updates, tracking, and documentation.
When each carrier requires a separate connection or workflow, that complexity falls on the brokerage team.
More portals mean more places to work, more manual processes mean more opportunities for errors, and more disconnected information makes it harder to move quickly.
For LTL-focused brokers and 3PLs, the challenge isn’t simply finding a rate. It’s managing the entire shipment efficiently after the quote.
A More Complete LTL Workflow
SMC³ is an industry-leading provider of LTL technology, data, and education, with solutions supporting carriers and brokers across the industry.
Through the expanded integration, Revenova has deeply integrated SMC³ across the LTL shipment lifecycle.
That means brokerage customers can now use a single SMC³ connection within Revenova TMS for:
- Quoting
- Automated PRO assignment
- Dispatch
- Status notifications
- Document notifications
The integration builds on previously available SMC³ functionality in Revenova, including RateWare XL and CarrierConnect XL, while adding new SMC³ LTL API quoting capabilities introduced with Revenova’s Spring ’26 release.
Instead of forcing teams to manage each step independently, Revenova and SMC³ connect those processes together within the TMS.
More Flexible LTL Pricing, Right Where You Quote
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One of the biggest advantages of the new SMC³ LTL API functionality is expanded pricing capability.
The new API quoting functionality supports both Aggregate and Broker pricing options.
Aggregate provides contract, volume, or dynamic pricing, while Broker provides pricing specific to 3PL and brokerage operations.
That flexibility helps LTL teams access the pricing they need as part of their existing quoting workflow.
And because SMC³’s CarrierConnect XL data is automatically included with every pricing response, teams can quote against the same data the carrier is using.
The integration also includes built-in overlength logic that automatically applies carrier-specific accessorials when shipment dimensions exceed applicable thresholds.
For brokers and 3PLs, that means fewer opportunities for pricing surprises once the shipment is already in motion.
Faster Quotes = More Won Freight
This In LTL, speed matters.
The longer it takes to get a carrier response, the longer it takes to get a quote back to the customer.
And when customers are comparing options, waiting on a rate can mean losing the opportunity altogether.
SMC³’s infrastructure is designed to return carrier responses quickly, helping teams move from pricing to quoting and tendering without unnecessary delays.
Because the functionality is integrated into Revenova TMS, teams can also keep their quoting activity, carrier relationships, and customer records connected within the same system.
The goal is simple: spend less time chasing rates and more time moving freight.
From Quote to Delivery: Never Leave the TMS Again
The value of the integration extends beyond pricing.
Once a shipment is quoted, Revenova and SMC³ support the next stages of the LTL workflow through automated PRO assignment, dispatch, status notifications, and document notifications.
This creates a more connected process from the initial quote through delivery and documentation.
Instead of jumping between carrier portals to find updates or retrieve documents, teams can work from the information available within their Revenova workflow.
For operations teams, that can mean less time spent searching for shipment information and fewer manual touchpoints throughout the life of an LTL shipment.
One of the key benefits of the integration is the way SMC³ handles carrier connectivity.
Revenova sends one standardized request to SMC³.
SMC³ then translates that request into the format required by each individual carrier.
That means brokers don’t have to manage the complexity of different carrier requirements on their own.
Instead, SMC³ acts as the aggregator between Revenova and the carriers, helping maximize carrier coverage and accuracy while eliminating much of the carrier-specific complexity that would otherwise fall on the brokerage.
One standardized request. ➡️ Multiple carrier connections. ➡️ One connected workflow inside Revenova TMS.
That’s the power of combining Revenova’s transportation management capabilities with SMC³’s LTL technology and carrier network.
Catch the Charges Before They Catch You
LTL margins can be impacted by charges that weren’t properly accounted for during the quoting process.
Carrier-specific accessorials and shipment characteristics can create unexpected costs if they aren’t incorporated into the initial rate.
With CarrierConnect XL data included with pricing responses and built-in overlength logic, Revenova customers have tools designed to help identify these considerations earlier in the process.
The benefit isn’t simply a better quote.
It’s greater confidence that the price you’re quoting reflects the freight you’re actually moving.
Built for LTL Brokers and 3PLs
The Revenova + SMC³ integration is particularly valuable for organizations managing significant LTL volume and multiple carrier relationships.
For freight brokers, it can help accelerate quoting, simplify carrier connectivity, and keep customer and shipment information within the TMS.
For 3PLs, it provides a more standardized way to manage LTL pricing and execution across carrier relationships.
For operations teams, automated status and document notifications can reduce the need to manually monitor carrier portals and chase down shipment information.
And for the business as a whole, bringing these processes together creates a more scalable approach to managing LTL freight.
LTL will always have complexity. Every carrier has its own requirements, and every shipment can bring its own variables.
The technology used to manage that complexity doesn’t have to make things harder.
With the finalized SMC³ LTL APIs now available in Revenova TMS, brokerage customers can connect quoting, tendering, dispatch, tracking, and documentation through a single workflow.
✅ Quote faster. ✅ Close more. ✅ Never leave the TMS.
The Revenova + SMC³ integration is available now.
Interested in simplifying your LTL operations? Request a demo to see how Revenova TMS and SMC³ can help your team manage LTL from quote to delivery.
