Mothership vs. LIVE Connect

Mothership represents a groundbreaking advancement in the freight and logistics industry by providing an all-encompassing dashboard that seamlessly integrates load matching, carrier dispatch, real-time tracking, centralized billing, and API access. The platform offers both same-day and national less-than-truckload shipping services, leveraging a wide-ranging network of independent and premier carriers, boasting an impressive on-time performance rate that reaches up to 97% while effectively reducing damage and loss claims. Users can utilize the TMS dashboard to execute a variety of tasks, including quoting, classifying, booking, tendering, tracking shipments, and managing invoices and claims, along with the ability to connect with external systems via webhooks and APIs, such as OpenAPI, all while keeping an eye on performance metrics to foster continuous improvement. Mothership also incorporates artificial intelligence to streamline processes like identifying accessorial charges, confirming addresses, filtering carriers, and optimizing shipping costs. Its API simplifies the experience by consolidating information on rates, bookings, tracking, and document access from numerous carriers into a single request. Additionally, Mothership effectively addresses both local same-day delivery needs and nationwide LTL services, thereby serving as a flexible solution for businesses with diverse shipping demands. Ultimately, Mothership distinguishes itself as a cutting-edge platform that not only enhances logistics efficiency but also evolves alongside the changing requirements of shippers and carriers, ensuring a responsive and user-friendly experience. This adaptability positions Mothership as a crucial partner in navigating the complex landscape of modern logistics.

Banyan Technology powers intelligent freight management with the LIVE Connect® platform, a comprehensive solution for managing over-the-road (OTR) shipping. Tailored for Shippers, 3PLs and logistics partners, LIVE Connect enables seamless execution across Truckload (TL), Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), Parcel and Final Mile with advanced automation and predictive insights. Using AI and business intelligence, the platform automates rating, booking, auditing and tracking processes while eliminating costly manual workflows. Users gain real-time access to pricing, carrier performance and shipping analytics through native TMS capabilities or streamlined API integrations. With more direct carrier connections than any other provider, Banyan delivers maximum flexibility and control for end-to-end freight execution. Built to scale with evolving supply chains, Banyan Technology’s innovations have helped thousands of clients optimize operations and reduce freight spend since 2001. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Banyan continues to lead with client-first enhancements and award-winning service.