Parade vs. CarShipIO

Leverage enhanced AI carrier profiles to effectively evaluate lane qualifications. Maintain comprehensive records of carrier preferences, skills, and engagement levels to improve future booking methods. In addition, automatically provide targeted chances to reconnect with and engage your most dependable carriers. Scrutinize both historical and current pricing data to guide bidding and negotiations during request-for-proposal (RFP) processes. Moreover, accept freight based on a current understanding of capacity, which includes the locations, availability, and existing capacity of carriers. We gather capacity data from multiple sources, including emails, past load records, and carrier onboarding information, to pinpoint carriers with available trucks for each shipment. Present suitable loads to your carriers through their preferred channels—whether that be via email, web platforms, or partner networks—before they secure alternative bookings. Engaging in one-time carrier relationships can be financially burdensome; with Parade, you can significantly lower onboarding costs by building strong connections with essential carriers and matching them with loads that fit their needs. By nurturing long-term partnerships, you not only achieve cost savings but also improve operational efficiency through better load alignment. This strategic approach ultimately leads to a more streamlined logistics process and enhanced service delivery.

Manage all assigned responsibilities by performing inspections that include taking photographs and noting any damages on diagrams or images, while also collecting signatures during both pickup and delivery processes. This includes generating an Electronic Bill of Lading (EBOL) and uploading necessary documents for streamlined access. Furthermore, provide estimated time of arrival (ETA) and status updates, issue invoices, and share real-time locations with the dispatch team, while keeping track of expenses as they occur, including the ability to scan VIN barcodes for adding, updating, or confirming vehicle information. Fleets will be empowered to share their locations with both customers and dispatchers, which will significantly enhance the precision of estimated arrival times due to increased visibility. Additionally, invoices can be created instantly after a delivery! This comprehensive EBOL system supports digital inspections and e-signatures, enabling the formation of high-quality BOLs for drivers, which can be printed or emailed with a single click. All relevant company and load information is pre-filled, which removes the burden of manual data entry. Effortlessly track and analyze all costs associated with fuel, tolls, lodging, and repairs with ease, further streamlining your operational processes. Ultimately, the efficiency and convenience of this system contribute to a more organized and productive workflow.