# Direct Vendor Charging, Instant Batch Payouts, Streamlined Manifest Merges, Advanced EFS Logging & More Cycle Configs

Version 0.21.0, released 2025-06-08. Source: https://vektortms.com/releases/direct-vendor-charging-instant-batch-payouts-streamlined-manifest-merges-advanced

> Introducing direct vendor charging, simplified batch payouts, and enhanced manifest merging capabilities. Plus, enjoy faster system performance and improved transaction management. These updates ensure your logistics operations stay streamlined and efficient!

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## 1. Vendor Charging Now Available in Service Log & Money Code

Building upon the highly popular feature of charging drivers for repairs and cash advances, we've expanded this capability to vendor settlements. This enhancement simplifies your internal accounting processes and enables seamless scaling of your financial operations!

## 2. Enhanced WEX/EFS Fail Reason Logging

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We've added detailed logging for money code issuance failures, clearly displaying why WEX/EFS transactions are rejected. Quickly identify, resolve, and resubmit transactions with confidence!

## 3. Improved Merge Manifest Dialog

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Merging manifests is now easier than ever, with route previews and adjustable stop sequences before finalizing merges. You can even merge into completed manifests retroactively, with multi-manifest merging coming soon!

## 4. Improved Locking for Manifests in Read-Only Settlements

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We've strengthened governance for manifests included in settlements marked as Paid, Verified, or Sent (collectively 'Read-Only Settlements'). Manifest pay items in these settlements are now securely locked to prevent unintended changes, ensuring data consistency.

## **5. Batch Payout** Creation Made Easy

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Efficiently process multiple settlements at once by selecting and generating batch payouts in just seconds. Soon, we will introduce a convenient new column in the Table Editor to clearly track payout statuses!

## 6. Flexible Assignment for Fuel and Tolls & Enhanced Auto-Assignment

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Now assign fuel and toll transactions by Posting Date (received) or Transaction Date (actual occurrence), enabling precise automated settlements. We've also upgraded auto-assignment logic - manifests will continue auto-assigning even if settlements have been manually altered, ensuring all necessary data is consistently captured!

## Improvements:

### 🚀 Enhanced Performance with Server-Based Caching

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Order and truck documents now cache on the server instead of your browser, reducing browser load by over 70% and making Vektor significantly faster.

### ✅ Flexible Transactions Without Truck Assignment

Trucks are no longer mandatory when creating transactions, allowing accurate driver charges even if they frequently switch trucks.

### 🛠 Improved Handling of Partially Used/Voided WEX/EFS Money Codes

New clear statuses are introduced for money codes that were partially used and then voided, providing better clarity for tracking.

### 📧 Additional CC Emails for Drivers

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Support multiple emails for dispatch sheets or weekly pay settlements, enabling easier communication and better management of driver records.

### 📑 Streamlined Settlements and Pay Item Sequencing

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Settlement deductions now strictly follow the master sequence, making previews and printouts clearer and verification more intuitive. Additionally, manifest pay items align accurately with the defined "Pay Item" sequence within each manifest, ensuring concise and organized driver pay summaries.