last updated 11-03-2024
by FreightPrint
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The auto transport industry is known for its complexities, especially when it comes to documentation. Shipping a vehicle involves significantly more work than mailing a package, requiring auto transport dispatchers, shippers, and carriers to manage a plethora of documents before dispatch.
In this article, we will explore how QR code scanning technology is revolutionizing the transport industry:
Have you ever been overwhelmed by the amount of paperwork involved in shipping vehicles? The process can often feel as time-consuming as the actual transport of the vehicles. However, the introduction of QR code scanning in routing software is transforming how documentation is managed, simplifying the entire workflow.
The intricate nature of the auto transport industry necessitates meticulous documentation systems to keep all stakeholders informed about shipment statuses, including suppliers, warehouses, distributors, and freight carriers. Traditionally dominated by paper documentation, this industry is now witnessing a shift thanks to innovative technologies.
The emergence of smartphones has drastically changed the operational landscape for businesses worldwide. With advancements in mobile technology and applications, QR code tracking has emerged as a simple yet effective solution for documenting and tracking auto transport shipments.
Let's follow Jake, a driver utilizing this technology, as he efficiently loads a shipment of vehicles from one lot to another in a nearby city.
Utilizing QR code scanning technology enables Jake to drive directly to the appropriate parking lot and load the correct vehicles onto his truck. The QR codes provide clear instructions on which vehicles need to be loaded and which should remain behind, streamlining the loading process.
With the QR code scanning app on his smartphone, Jake captures images of each vehicle's condition before loading. These photos are linked to the corresponding QR codes, ensuring that there's no ambiguity regarding which image belongs to which vehicle. Anyone involved in the shipping process can access these images, keeping everyone informed about the shipment's condition.
Before departing, Jake secures a signature from the yard manager confirming the pickup. This information is then updated in the system and associated with the specific QR codes for each vehicle, ensuring accountability and transparency in the transport process.
Each vehicle's VIN is linked to its unique QR code, eliminating confusion between similar-looking cars or large batches of vehicles. All pertinent details, such as who picked up the vehicle, the time of the pickup, and its condition, are recorded and centralized through a simple scan of a smartphone.
QR codes represent a straightforward yet powerful technology that enhances efficiency for everyone in the auto transport industry, from dispatchers to drivers. The benefits of QR code scanning extend throughout the entire process, improving workflows and ensuring accuracy.
At Freightprint, our mission is to simplify your operations by providing innovative tools that enhance productivity.
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This technology is paving the way for a more efficient auto transport industry, making the lives of auto transport dispatchers and their teams easier.
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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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