Load boards are online marketplaces where shippers and brokers post loads that need to be transported, and carriers can find loads to haul. A custom one will connect freight carriers with shippers more easily thanks to features like filtering options for specific routes, cargo types, and pricing. Make the process of finding and securing freight loads efficient for carriers, while helping shippers and brokers quickly find available transportation options.
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What is a Freight Brokerage Software and How Can it Help My Business?
Freight brokerage software is specifically designed for freight brokers, who act as intermediaries between shippers who need to transport goods and carriers who transport these goods. It helps them do their job more accurately and efficiently, serving as a control center for managing the movement of goods from one place to another.
How exactly does it help? This system typically includes capabilities for matching shipments with carriers, managing carrier relationships, handling freight transactions, and facilitating communication between shippers and carriers.
Freight brokerage software is often part of a larger freight management system, which Devox can also help you develop. Leverage the full scale of these operations, or start smaller by addressing one of your business vectors.
Freight Brokerage Software Development Services We Provide
Whether you work in maritime logistics, operate land freights, deliver goods via air require anything else, Devox can make your freight-related operations better. See what we can develop.
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Load Board and Freight Matching Software
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Freight Auction and Bidding Platforms
Developing specialized online systems where shippers or freight brokers can post their loads, and carriers can bid on them. You’ll facilitate competitive bidding, which can help your staff secure lower rates for their shipments, eventually getting competitive rates and quick load matching.
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Freight Brokerage Software Integration, Scaling or Migration
We can integrate your existing or newly bought FBS with your other logistics software, primarily with the CRM system to manage interactions with shippers and carriers. Alternatively, we can upgrade your software from the legacy stack, ensuring there’s no more downtime.
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Freight Brokerage Dispatch Software
Streamline the dispatching process of shipping operations: track the progress of shipments and reach a particular focus on the operational aspects, such as routing and scheduling. Devox will include functionalities for monitoring the real-time location of shipments, offering insights into when they are likely to reach their destination.
Our Freight Brokerage Software Development Process
Logistics Software Integrations
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Back End
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Front End
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DevOps & Cloud
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Database Development
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Web 3
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Artificial Intelligence
Benefits of Custom Freight Brokerage Software
Achieve maximum thanks to freight brokerage software cost reduction a custom system can get you. You won’t only save money but also free your brokers of manual operations, save their time, and simply allocate their resources to where their skill is needed most.
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Navigate Complex Communication and Coordination
Coordinate with multiple parties, including shippers, carriers, and clients without mixups or additional stress. Custom software will simplify your brokers’ communication, providing a centralized platform for managing interactions and reducing misunderstandings or delays.
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Up the Managing Capacity
Don’t let tight schedules or other challenges prevent your brokers’ efficiency in finding capacity for customer shipments, even in circumstances where they don’t own transportation assets. Freight brokerage software will help manage carrier networks and capacities, improving the ability to find suitable carriers for shipments.
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Harness Real-Time Information
Enable your brokers to provide accurate updates to clients thanks to diverse real-time tracking functionality. We can integrate live tracking and updates, easing the task of giving clients timely and precise information about their shipments.
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Automate What's Complicated
Free your freight brokers from a share of manual or routine tasks like data entry, document management, and communication with clients and partners. You won’t just save their time and individual resources but eliminate the possibility of human error in the bud.
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Integrate and Scale Seamlessly
Expand the freight brokerage software to a cohesive freight management system whenever your business is ready for it. Scale to handle increased loads without operational or technical pains, being sure the original system includes all of your data and will keep its customization, catering to your employees' and business’s needs.
Key Features to Add to Your Custom Freight Brokerage Software
Carrier Management
This feature allows you to manage and communicate with a network of carriers. It includes tools for selecting carriers, negotiating rates, and maintaining carrier compliance and performance records.
Load Matching and Posting
The software can match loads with appropriate carriers based on various criteria like location, equipment type, and cost. It also allows for posting available loads on load boards.
Shipment Tracking and Tracing
Enables real-time tracking of shipments. This feature provides updates on shipment status and location, which is crucial for both the broker and the customer.
Rate Management
This includes tools for managing and comparing carrier rates, calculating shipping costs, and generating quotes for clients.
Documentation and Compliance Management
Automates and organizes necessary documentation like bills of lading, proof of delivery, and carrier contracts, making it easier to access and manage these documents. Ensure all of yourl operations are compliant with industry regulations and standards. This might include tools for managing carrier insurance, authority, and safety ratings.
Accounting and Invoicing
Integrates accounting features to manage invoicing, payments, and financial reporting. This can include features like automated invoicing, payment tracking, and integration with accounting software.
Reporting and Analytics
Provides data analytics and reporting tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze trends, and make data-driven decisions.
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FAQ
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What are some best-rated freight brokerage software?
As of 2024, the list of top freight brokerage software includes:
- Rose Rocket TMS (for offering API-first platform for easy integration);
- Trucker Tools (for providing real-time visibility and insights);
- Trimble (offers global shipment visibility and tracking, predictive analytics, and customized workflows);
- Transport Pro (for streamlining LTL freight management);
- Strategy Live (for supporting custom reporting and QuickBooks integration);
- AscendTMS (for DAT and Truckstop easy integration and comprehensive free version);
- Tailwind (for straightforward UI/UX);
- Descartes Aljex (best suitable for intermodal freight brokers);
- DAT Broker TMS (best suited for 3PL carrier vetting and strategic planning);
- BrokerPro (suitable for both LTL and TL freights);
- LoadPilot (for intuitive interface and suitability for smaller brokerages).
While these systems each offer a number of benefits in a ready-made solution, you don’t have to pick any of them thanks to the custom development Devox provides. We can develop a system where all of the mentioned benefits will be featured so that your business can focus on expanding while taking the pain of operational efficiency off your shoulders.
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What customization options are available in your Freight Brokerage Software?
Our Freight Brokerage Software offers extensive customization to align with your unique business needs. You can tailor features like load matching, carrier management, and reporting to fit your specific operational workflow. Customization extends to user interfaces, allowing for personalized dashboards and notifications. Moreover, we ensure that our software integrates seamlessly with your existing systems, whether it’s a CRM, accounting software, or a GPS tracking system, providing a unified and efficient workflow.
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Can your software help ensure compliance with industry regulations?
Absolutely. Our Freight Brokerage Software is designed with compliance as a core feature. It stays updated with the latest industry regulations, including Hours of Service (HOS), Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandates, and safety standards. The software automates documentation processes, ensuring that all your operations meet legal requirements. Regular compliance reports and alerts help you stay on top of any changes in regulations, minimizing the risk of non-compliance.
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How does the software support different types of transportation modes?
Our software is versatile, supporting various transportation modes including truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), intermodal, air freight, and ocean shipping. Each mode has tailored features; for instance, LTL shipments can benefit from consolidated billing and optimized load planning, while intermodal transport users can track container movements across different carriers. This multi-modal support ensures that regardless of the transportation types your business uses, our software can manage and streamline operations effectively.
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Can the software be scaled as my brokerage business grows?
Yes, scalability is a key feature of our software. As your business grows and your operational demands increase, our software can scale accordingly. Whether you need to handle more transactions, expand to new markets, or add more users, our software adapts to your growing needs without compromising on performance or efficiency.
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What kind of reporting and analytics capabilities does the software offer?
Our software comes with robust reporting and analytics capabilities, providing deep insights into your operations. Customizable reports cover various aspects like carrier performance, cost analysis, and shipment tracking. Our analytics tools help you identify trends, forecast demand, and make data-driven decisions. These insights are crucial for optimizing operations, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving business growth.
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How does the software enhance communication with carriers and clients?
Effective communication is central to our software design. It features a communication module that facilitates real-time updates and information exchange between you, carriers, and clients. Automated notifications and alerts keep all parties informed about shipment status, delays, and delivery confirmations. This streamlined communication not only improves operational efficiency but also enhances transparency and trust with your clients and carriers.
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