last updated 07-17-2024
by FreightPrint
In this article, I’ll show you how drivers and dispatchers easily interact with FreightPrint. I’ll show you how to do four things: scan, bid, accept, and update the status of loads using the FreightPrint app.
There are two ways to scan. The first is from the opening screen of the app, where you’ll see View Items and Scan Items. You can choose Scan Items from this screen or click through on the View Items button and choose Scan Items from the options there. Either way, once you’ve chosen Scan Items, you can scan a load’s FreightPrint QR code or manually enter the FreightPrint ID.
The other three things -- bidding, accepting, and updating statuses -- all happen under View Items.
To bid on a load, choose the Bid Items tab. You’ll see the list of loads up for bidding. These are loads that were broadcast to carriers and drivers when the dispatcher created the load and selected Broadcast as the carrier/driver choice. Choose the load, view the rate, and accept, reject, or counter offer with a different rate. Each driver’s response is visible from the dispatch dashboard by clicking the View Response icon for that load. We’ll cover more about this in the Broadcast video.
To accept an unassigned load or to start a load that has been assigned to you, go to Available Items. Your assigned loads have a Start option next to them. Once you click Start, the load moves to the Active Items screen.
Unassigned loads which are not open for bidding are listed here too. They have an Accept option next to them. They are only visible if your carrier profile has “Show Unassigned Loads” selected. Accepting a load from here assigns it to the driver who accepted it, changes its status and gives the driver the ability to start the load at any time, but doesn’t start tracking until the driver chooses Start. When the driver chooses Start, the load moves to the Active Items screen, which is where we’ll go next.
Status updates happen via the Active Items screen. Choose the load from the options shown and select Update, or scan the load and choose Update from there. This will load the signature screen, with options like delivered, loaded, and cancelled. Pick the appropriate one, add signature, notes, and pictures if desired, then click Submit. If you have chosen “delivered” as the load status, the load will disappear from your Active Items screen. It’s all visible from the dashboard under that load’s information. Click the View BOL icon to view the signature.
That’s all it takes to scan, bid, accept, and update the status of loads using the FreightPrint app!
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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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