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LMS for Transportation & Logistics: Road, Water, and Rail
Safety-critical certifications for rail, road, shipping, and delivery—centrally managed and fully documented
Whether train operators, professional drivers, maritime personnel, or delivery drivers: In the transportation and logistics industry, operational safety depends directly on up-to-date, verifiable qualifications. SoftDeCC LMS supports companies in rail transportation, road freight, shipping, freight forwarding, and courier, express, and parcel services (CEP) in documenting training, safety briefings, and certifications in an audit-proof manner—even for decentralized, mobile, and shift-working workforces.
Audit-ready
Extended Enterprise
International
Compliance
Regulatory and Operational Requirements of the Industry
Transportation and logistics are among the most heavily regulated sectors of the economy—with regulations that vary significantly depending on the mode of transportation:
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Rail Transport: Regulations under the Railway Operating Regulations, safety-related examinations and recertifications for train operators and other rail service personnel.
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Road Freight Transport: Professional Driver Qualification Act (BKrFQG) with mandatory continuing education, ADR training for the transport of hazardous materials, and load securing.
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Maritime Transport: STCW requirements for nautical and technical personnel; safety-related certificates with expiration dates.
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Mail, Express, Parcel, and Freight: Occupational Safety, Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors, and Customs Regulations for International Shipments.
Common to all modes of transportation: Proof of qualifications must be fully documented, deadlines must be automatically monitored, and records must be immediately accessible in the event of an audit or inspection.
Cloud or on-site?
Challenges of a Mobile, Decentralized Workforce
Drivers, delivery personnel, and maritime crew members are rarely available at a desk. Traditional in-person training and centralized IT workstations rarely fit into the daily work routines of these target groups.
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Shift work and rotating work locations make it difficult to schedule consistent training sessions.
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For many employees, mobile devices—rather than desktop computers —are their only means of accessing learning materials.
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Safety-critical testing scenarios require reliable test environments that also function offline.
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Sections of the route without connectivity (tunnels, lakes, rural areas) require the learning app to be able to function offline.
Measurable Results
SoftDeCC LMS by the Numbers
System Integration + Interfaces
What SoftDeCC Does for Transportation & Logistics
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Automated Deadline Management: Certificates nearing expiration (BKrFQG modules, ADR, STCW, route knowledge) are automatically detected, triggering notifications to drivers and dispatchers.
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Mobile and offline-capable learning environment: Training content and exams work even without a constant internet connection.
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Role-based qualification profiles: Train operators, professional drivers, maritime personnel, warehouse logistics staff, and administrative staff each receive tailored learning paths.
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Scalable for decentralized location structures: From individual freight forwarding locations to nationwide or international route networks.
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Audit-compliant supporting documentation for tax audits, regulatory agencies, and internal audits.
Typical Use Cases
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Safety training for drivers and train crews, including periodic refresher training
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Hazardous Materials Training (ADR) for Road and Freight Forwarding Logistics
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Onboarding New Employees in Warehousing, Delivery, and the Fleet
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Record-Keeping for Tax Audits and Regulatory Inspections
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Training for subcontractors and partner freight forwarders via our own partner portal
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What Our Customers Say
TCmanager LMS offers everything you would expect from a software tool for training centers. Today, our extensive training offerings for our service and sales partners and customers are optimally supported worldwide by training portals tailored to specific target groups and countries. The management of schedules, bookings, and resources is logically structured and intuitive to use. Reports can be generated quickly and clearly at any time. SoftDeCC is our reliable partner, with whom we will continue to deliver our in-person training and e-learning offerings in the future.
YASKAWA has been a customer and user of TCmanager® since 2015. After an extensive search for a management tool for our training and continuing education division, we are now glad—following its implementation—that we chose SoftDeCC. It quickly becomes clear that this software was specifically designed for training and qualification management. We’re discovering far more capabilities than we initially required or expected. We’re confident that TCmanager® will help us position our training programs well for the future and improve our efficiency and quality.
SoftDeCC did an excellent job of bringing to life the high standards we set for functionality on the one hand and user-friendliness on the other through customized solutions. The expert advice and support, as well as the constructive and solution-oriented discussions, were particularly helpful in this regard. The collaboration has been excellent, thanks to the very pleasant working relationship and high level of reliability.
For more than 30 years, training and education for Schneider Electric’s customers and partners have been closely linked to quality and reliability. In 2019, we chose SoftDeCC’s TCmanager® LMS (Learning Management System). The support we received from SoftDeCC during the implementation phase was extremely helpful. Since then, the learning system’s feature set has been continuously expanded, offering more options to meet our growing needs. The SoftDeCC team is very familiar with our application and has been a great help!
Hella Academy provides technical training to repair shops and retail partners on our products, as well as on specialized topics such as “Hybrid & High-Voltage” and driver assistance systems. We have been a satisfied customer and user of theTCmanager® LMS since 2015. We are particularly impressed by the support time and again. Any customizations or new features we request for the application’s functionality are implemented smoothly and help us better serve our customers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs – LMS for Transportation & Logistics
Which modes of transportation does SoftDeCC cover in the transportation and logistics sector?
Rail transport, road freight transport, shipping, as well as postal, courier, and parcel services (PCS) and freight forwarding logistics—each with its own industry-specific qualification requirements.
Does SoftDeCC work even without a continuous Internet connection, such as in tunnels or at sea?
Yes, the offline feature allows you to complete learning materials and tests even without a stable internet connection; data syncs automatically as soon as a connection is reestablished. Details: Offline training with LMS→
How does SoftDeCC support compliance with the Professional Driver Qualification Act (BKrFQG)?
Mandatory training courses and their deadlines are automatically recorded and tracked, with reminders sent to drivers and dispatchers before they expire.
Can subcontractors and partner freight forwarders also be trained using SoftDeCC?
Yes, through a separate partner portal with its own branding and restricted access to relevant training content.
How are safety-related certification documents provided during on-site audits?
All records are documented in an audit-proof manner and can be exported in a structured format for audits and regulatory inspections.
