• LIVE DATA
  • ROUTE INFO
  • ORDER DATA
  • HUMAN ACTION

How to track shipments and stops with your AI

Connect your AI to McLeod to pull live movement data and stop details without logging into the TMS manually.

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Short answer

How can I track shipments and stops with my AI?

Your AI uses the McLeod Connector to pull order details, stop sequences, and real-time movement updates. You get a clear view of where a load is and what stops are coming up next.

The outcomes.

Where your data lands.

The AI processes McLeod data into these specific results.

LIVE DATA

Real-time movement updates

The AI pulls current location and status info. You get the exact position of a shipment right now.

ROUTE INFO

Detailed stop sequences

The AI reads the planned stops for an order. You can see which stops are finished and which are still pending.

ORDER DATA

Specific order details

The AI pulls the core data for a specific shipment. This includes everything needed to identify the load and its requirements.

HUMAN ACTION

Manual dispatch updates

The AI cannot change McLeod records. You still handle any manual edits or status overrides in the TMS.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and your McLeod database.

  1. Identify the load

    The AI finds the specific shipment you are asking about by looking up the order details.

    get_order

  2. Map the route

    The AI pulls the full list of stops associated with that specific order.

    list_stops

  3. Check current status

    The AI looks at the actual movement history to see where the truck is currently located.

    list_movements

  4. Summarize progress

    The AI combines the stop list and movement data to tell you how the shipment is progressing.

    list_stopslist_movements

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to get moving immediately.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed info with your actual order numbers or shipment IDs.

McLeod Software Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SU0Ch5gJ1DIut3a7yJrAAK1pFfGsUivG4BPZesKk/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — McLeod Software capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcleod-software-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_SU0Ch5gJ1DIut3a7yJrAAK1pFfGsUivG4BPZesKk/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • What is the current status of order [Order Number]?

  • Show me the stop sequence for shipment [Order Number].

  • Where is the truck for order [Order Number] right now?

  • List all the upcoming stops for [Order Number].

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Connect McLeod Software once, then ask.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI update the status of a stop in McLeod?

    No. The AI can only read data from McLeod. You must perform all status updates and edits directly in the TMS.

  • 02

    Does the AI see all my McLeod data?

    No. The AI only accesses the specific order, stop, or movement data you ask for through the tools.

  • 03

    Can I use this to change driver assignments?

    No. There are no tools available to modify driver or equipment assignments.

  • 04

    How often does the movement data refresh?

    The AI pulls the most recent data available in McLeod at the moment you ask the question.

  • 05

    Can the AI delete an order if I ask it to?

    No. The AI is restricted to read-only tools and cannot delete or modify any records.

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