Software package

Transport quote package

A ready-to-configure freight exchange: shippers post loads, verified carriers quote against them with a validity period, the shipper accepts one, the carrier updates status through to delivery, consignment notes and proof of delivery are exchanged on the job, and carriers build a rating over time.

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Who it is for

Built for

A good fit

Founders launching a regional or specialist freight exchange, trade associations wanting a members-only load board, and brokers who are happy for shippers to see carrier quotes directly. It suits platform operators who want to vet carriers once and let the platform enforce the documents, shippers who post a few loads a week and want three or four quotes by the next morning without ringing anyone, and carriers who want to fill empty return legs on lanes they already run.

Not the right fit

It is not for brokers who must hide carriers and prices from shippers, nor for operators who need customs integration or live telematics on every load; those are custom builds. It does not manage a carrier's own fleet, drivers or tachographs, and it does not move money between shippers and carriers itself.

The operational problem it solves

How it runs, step by step

Monday, nine in the morning.

A shipper logs in and posts a load: six standard pallets, two tonnes, collection from an industrial estate on Wednesday between eight and midday, delivery to a distribution centre on Thursday before ten, tail-lift needed, no stacking.
The platform works out the lane and notifies carriers whose profile covers that area and whose vehicle list includes a tail-lift.
Two carriers quote within the hour, each with a price and a validity period of forty-eight hours; a third asks a question through the load thread about pallet height and quotes after the answer.
The shipper compares the quotes with each carrier's rating and completed-job count, accepts one, and the other quotes close automatically.

The job is created with the consignment note generated from the load details.

The carrier assigns it to a driver from their own account and on Wednesday taps collected, which notifies the shipper; on Thursday the driver uploads a photo of the signed note and taps delivered.
The shipper sees the proof on the job, rates the carrier, and downloads the documents for their records.
Meanwhile the platform operator opens the admin view: one carrier's insurance expires in nine days and has been flagged for renewal, a new carrier is awaiting document approval, this month's commission per completed job is tallied, and a load posted on Friday with no quotes yet is highlighted for a nudge to carriers on that lane.

Features

What the package does

The package ships as modules that follow the load: posting and matching, quoting and award, the job with status and documents, and the operator layer of verification, ratings and commission. Each module below lists what it does; the comparison table shows which package variant includes it.

Listings and search

Load postingShippers post loads with pallets or dimensions, weight, equipment needs, locations, dates and time windows, so carriers see what is being moved.
Return-leg and recurring loadsShippers repost the same load on a schedule or offer a load for the return leg.
Shipper accounts with saved sitesA shipper account can have several users and saved collection and delivery sites.

Directory and reviews

Carrier profiles with expiring documentsCarriers record their vehicles, equipment and operating areas, plus documents with expiry dates, so the platform can show who is verified.
Matching and carrier notificationCarriers are notified of loads that fit their lanes and equipment instead of searching the board.
Carrier ratings and job countsRatings and completed-job counts build up over time and give shippers a basis for choosing.

Payments and policies

Quotes with validity periodCarriers quote a price with a validity period and conditions. The shipper accepts one quote against the load.

Messaging and notifications

Job status and message threadCarriers update status through to delivery, and each load has its own message thread.
Carrier driver pageCarrier drivers update status with a tap on their phone.

Documents and cases

Consignment notes and proof of deliveryConsignment notes are generated for the job and proof of delivery is uploaded against it.

Billing and payments

Commission or subscription statementsCharge commission per job or a carrier subscription, with statements showing what was charged.

Roles and permissions

Who does what

Platform admin
- Approve carriers and their documents, with expiry reminders
- Set load types, required fields, quote validity defaults and commission or subscription rules
- See every load, quote and job and step in on disputes
- Run reports on loads posted, fill rate, lanes and commission
Shipper
- Post loads with dimensions, weight, equipment needs, locations and windows
- Compare quotes with carrier ratings and accept one
- Follow status, message the carrier on the load thread and download documents
- Rate the carrier after delivery and repost a previous load
Carrier
- Maintain a profile with vehicles, equipment, areas and documents
- See matched loads and submit quotes with a validity period and conditions
- Update job status and upload the signed consignment note and proof of delivery
- See their rating, completed jobs and subscription or commission statements
Carrier driver
- See the job assigned to them on a phone
- Tap collected, in transit and delivered
- Upload the proof of delivery photo

Example screen

Concept demo

Concept demo of a freight load page showing load details, three carrier quotes with validity countdowns and ratings, and a message thread.

A posted load as the shipper sees it on Monday afternoon: six pallets with weight and tail-lift requirement at the top, three quotes listed with price, validity countdown and carrier rating, a question thread from one carrier, and the accept button on the chosen quote.

Scope and options

What is included and what is extra

In the base package

Load posting with pallets or dimensions, weight, equipment needs, locations, dates and windows
Carrier profiles with vehicles, equipment, operating areas and documents with expiry
Matching and notification of carriers by lane and equipment
Quotes with price, validity period and conditions, and award of one quote
Job status updates and a message thread per load
Consignment note generation and proof of delivery upload
Carrier ratings and completed-job counts
Commission per job or carrier subscription, with statements

Common add-ons

Shipper accounts with multiple users and saved sites
Return-leg and recurring load posting
Carrier driver page with status taps on a phone

Needs custom work

Brokered mode with hidden carriers and margin settlement
Telematics position feeds and customs or port system touchpoints
Bespoke lane pricing analytics

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Ownership, maintenance and pricing

After the build

Deployment and ownership

The package runs on your own hosting or on hosting we manage; shippers and carriers use a browser, and drivers use the browser on a phone. You own the code and your data in either case. Carrier records, documents, loads, quotes and job history can be exported at any time in standard formats, and nothing in the package stops you moving it to another provider.

Maintenance

Maintenance is optional and scoped separately. When taken, it covers security updates, monitoring of matching notifications, document expiry reminders and payment callbacks for subscriptions, backups, and a monthly window for small changes such as a new load type or an extra required document. Anything larger is quoted as a change request against the original scope.

Pricing model

Priced per proposal.

Sold as a one-off setup and customisation with optional monthly maintenance and hosting as separate recurring lines. What you charge your own carriers and shippers, whether commission per job, a subscription or both, is your commercial decision and is configured, not fixed by us. The setup figure depends on load types, verification rules, the add-ons selected, the payment provider and any accounting connection. Each line is itemised in the proposal so recurring costs are never hidden in the setup.

Software package

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Variants

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Load posting with pallets or dimensions, weight, equipment needs, locations, dates and windows
Carrier profiles with vehicles, equipment, operating areas and documents with expiry
Matching and notification of carriers by lane and equipment
Quotes with price, validity period and conditions, and award of one quote

Priced per proposal. A written proposal is the only binding figure.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do carriers get onto the platform?

They register, complete a profile with vehicles, equipment and operating areas, and upload the documents you require with expiry dates. The admin approves them, and a document that lapses removes them from matching until renewed.

How long does a quote stay valid?

Each carrier sets a validity period on their quote, within limits the admin configures. The shipper sees a countdown, and an expired quote cannot be accepted; the carrier can requote.

What happens to the other quotes when one is accepted?

They close and those carriers are told the load has been awarded. The accepted quote becomes a job with the consignment note generated from the load details.

Can the platform take a commission?

Yes. Commission per completed job, a carrier subscription, or both are configurable; the package produces statements per carrier and an operator report. Collecting subscriptions runs through the connected payment provider.

Does it track lorries live?

In the base package status comes from the carrier or their driver tapping collected, in transit and delivered. Live positions from telematics are scoped as custom work because each tracking provider exposes something different.

Is this a finished product I can see running?

Not yet. The readiness badge shows the real state: the package is a custom build assembled from our marketplace, quoting, job and document modules for each operator, and the screen on this page is a labelled concept demo rather than a live client system. Anything beyond the listed options is scoped as custom transport quote platform development.

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