The article studies the modern logistical technologies at transport and the connected functional peculiarities and program components, which application is very important in provision of effective activities of logistical systems. Creation of information systems for preparation of managerial decisions during distribution and shipment of goods and cargoes is an urgent problem in the sphere of transport of the Russian Federaiton. Application of the modern information technologies at transport and in commerce allows increasing effectiveness of the whole transport process by means of quick access to the information on subjects (buyer, transporter, services) and objects of shipment (goods, terminals, transport) and making the most rational decision. The purpose of the paper is to study the development of logistical technologies in management of intellectual transport systems, which are used in the process of managing the transport flows, and to substantiate their advantages and peculiarities during application in the sphere of improvement of management of car transport. The authors use the theoretical method of research. Results: The determine the parameters that show certain aspects of development of logistical technologies in management of intellectual transport systems. Sphere of application of results: the obtained results should be used by economic subjects. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020.