We’ve been asked several times in the past few months for a quick and easy way for shippers to be able to track a package using nothing more than a tracking number. While we’ve always offered robust and feature rich tracking via the OnTime Customer Web Portal, that did require that the shipper log into his account, you to setup such accounts, and for you to have an Enterprise subscription. There needed to be a simpler way.

We are pleased to say that starting today you can offer shippers easy tracking with a free tracking applet. Here is a sample of what it looks like:

This small form, or applet, can be inserted into any web page you wish. It works by OnTime generating a small bit of web page code that you can insert into any page and any location. The tracking applet will allow the shipper to enter a tracking number and then get a real-time status update. They can even see POD information, including signatures at both pickup and delivery points.

This applet is the first of several that will be offered to companies using OnTime. The tracking applet is available free of charge for all subscription levels, not just the Enterprise level.

How can you get it on your web site right away? First, ensure that you are using at least version 2.4.122 of OnTime Management Suite. Go to the Tools menu and choose Web Site Applets. Next click on the Shipment Tracking Form button and copy the code that is generated. It should look something like this:

The last step is to paste it into your web page. If you employ a web site designer, just pass this code onto them and instruct them exactly where you want it to appear on your page. If you maintain your own web site, then using your web site editing program, paste the OnTime generated code in the page you like at the location you need. The code that you paste in will automatically generate the form needed by the shipper to track their orders.

If you have any question on how to integrate this handy tool on your web site, feel free to contact technical support.