As a vital part of the drayage transport industry, you're contributing to a long-standing tradition that has been crucial for the movement of goods since cargo first arrived on our shores. Drayage truckers play an indispensable role in our international shipping economy, ensuring seamless connections between diverse transport modes.
But what exactly is drayage? It refers to the short-distance haulage of goods, containers, and shipments that connect longer intermodal transport routes or deliver goods to their final destination. Drayage services facilitate these essential logistics, transporting containers from piers or rail stations to various locations before their next journey. This process helps maintain the efficiency of the supply chain, making drayage an integral part of modern logistics.
Drayage trucks are specialized vehicles designed to transport freight between different modes of transport as part of drayage services.
Drayage fees refer to the charges incurred for moving goods from one location to another. These fees can vary significantly based on numerous factors such as driver availability, load size, and specific transport routes.
In the supply chain, drayage serves as a critical link that connects cargo to its subsequent destinations. It functions much like ligaments in the human body, enabling larger transportation modes to perform the bulk of the hauling.
Drayage opportunities have become increasingly lucrative for truckers and companies alike. As noted by Matt Schrap, the CEO of the Harbor Trucking Association, "We’re constantly seeking qualified drivers. These professionals are in high demand, commanding record spot rates in the drayage market."
Wondering how to source drayage loads? The most effective approach for drayage truckers is to engage the services of professional dispatchers. These experts ensure that your drayage services remain in constant demand, filling your schedule efficiently.
The foremost challenge for any drayage company is securing consistent shipments. This is where professional dispatching services become invaluable, helping to keep your truck occupied daily.
Managing invoices can become overwhelming. Utilizing invoicing software helps streamline your operations and ensures that both you and your clients receive necessary documentation promptly.
Paperwork can be burdensome! By employing QR codes in your freight management, you can simplify document handling, transforming complex paperwork into an organized digital system.
Clients desire transparency regarding their drayage shipments. Provide real-time tracking by utilizing load broadcast capabilities that leverage GPS tracking to keep clients informed as their shipments progress from origin to destination.
FreightPrint offers comprehensive shipping and logistics solutions tailored to empower your drayage business. Our platform ensures you deliver top-notch service while optimizing your operations. Contact us today to try a free demo and discover how FreightPrint can elevate your drayage services to new heights.
Are you managing your logistics operations manually or using outdated and confusing software?
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FreightPrint™ is an AI-powered logistics software built to boost your transportation and delivery operations
We know logistics is complicated and time-consuming.
Imagine delivering orders to your customers with consistency, accuracy and simplicity.
If you're looking to streamline your shipping and logistics operations, FreightPrint™ could help you a lot!
Read below to learn more about key features and benefits of FreightPrint™.
Imagine processing customer orders, automatically creating optimized routes, communicating with drivers and customers, all without spending any extra time.
▸ Dispatch Loads
Dispatch loads on the go or schedule to dispatch for a future date. Work with carriers, brokers, dispatchers and shippers all from one platform.
▸ Automated Routes
Pick multiple shipments and create routes instantly. Assign drop numbers, edit or remove stops without contacting the drivers.
▸ Driver Assignment
Assign a task or a route to a driver. Don't know who can do the delivery? Allow drivers to pick their loads, or broadcast loads to your carriers and have them bid on your loads.
Free up your phone lines and staff, while meeting and exceeding your customers’ expectations. Spend your precious time closing more deals and going on vacation.
▸ Provide Shipment Tracking
While the FreightPrint™ app provides status updates and other useful information, it can also provide you with shipment tracking.
▸ Collect Signatures, Pictures and Notes
Create an audit trail of shipment statuses with timestamps and location stamps.Receive proof of delivery signature and pictures instantly.
Create and design your own shipping documents. Create templates for your customers to match their specifications.
▸ Print Labels
Create, desigsn and print QR code labels. Add QR codes to your shipping documents and emails. Update shipments by simply scanning labels using your phone.
▸ Design and Customize Documents
Create and design your own shipping documents. Whether it's BOL, POD, rate confirmation or any other customized documents, our document creation tool can help you.
No software is built to perfectly fit everyone's needs, and that’s why we allow you to customize it. FreightPrint is flexible to serve your business needs.
▸ Use API and Automation
Create custom fields and custom checklists to ensure your team can track progress. Connect with SalesForce and OrderTime natively, integrate with your own in-house software using our API, or build automation with Zapier.
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