Carrier Features

Everything you need to easily manage your dispatch.

Manage your Trucks

Track all of your fleet data in one place. Replace spreadsheets and paper with a centralized mobile fleet management solution designed to make your work easier. Share responsibility across team members and achieve your ideal fleet maintenance workflow. CarrierRates creates a virtual dispatch logistics portal, designed to offer more automation, visibility and connectivity so you can have software that works how you’d like it to.

Fleet Management


Dispatchers can book more freight, better communication with carriers and drivers, and have better overall visabilty of where trucks are on each load with our cloud based dispatching software

carrier rates is designed around giving the carriers everything they need to succeed we have combined from rtms software are repair and maintenance software in a simplified version to give carriers just the bare minimum of what they need to keep track of repairs work orders and other miscellaneous charges on a truck

Everything can be easily entered into the system along with document that can be uploaded for any type of event triggers can also be place for notification on any dates in the software so you always know when a trucks insurance is going to expire or a drivers drivers license is going to expire or when the last time you did a repair for preventive maintenance and it's due again in 90 days all of these are out of driven alerts and notifications that come standard with the software.

Carrier rates allows for the easy entry of all types of expenses whether it be an invoice from a mechanic for a truck repair tolls or fuel purchase receipts everything can be easily documented and accounted for in the software along with an upload of any type of document types. Keep track of expenses by Truck, Trailer or Driver profiles.

Our profit-and-loss report calculates all the total trips a truck did during a given time. And then goes through and links all the expenses for that truck during the same time. Giving you a complete detailed report and summary report of your profit and loss down to the truck level this report can also be in a complete summary so you have an overall profit and loss of your entire company and you can break down into detail which trucks are more profitable and why.

We combine all the Regulatory alerts in an easy to manage section of each profile. DOT compliance refers to meeting the standards established in each of several DOT areas of oversight. Violation of any one of them can lead to serious consequences, and commercial motor carriers are regularly monitored to ensure they remain in compliance. There are two types of compliance that carrier rates covers which is Fleet compliance and Driver compliance

Manage Drivers

AI Tech enabled logistics software provides visability for Carriers, Dispatchers and Brokers. CarrierRates is the Transportation Management Software you need to run your trucking and logistics business while connecting everyone on your team.


The driver profile will allow carriers to save what the rate per mile that particular driver should be paid when bids are then accepted in the software you can add for expenses the driver pay for that trip and we help to easily calculate the miles on that trip X the driver pay on their profile to give you an amount that can easily be adjusted but automatically calculated for you premium users will be able to issue 1099s based on driver pay entered for the year

Get the full history on every driver know when they were created in the software and what date they were hired on a detailed log history of what truck they have been assigned to over the course of their employment record of driver's license expiration in alerts as well as birthday reminders and alerts as well as notes and or any suspensions and terminations.

We combine all the Regulatory alerts in an easy to manage section of each profile. DOT compliance refers to meeting the standards established in each of several DOT areas of oversight. Violation of any one of them can lead to serious consequences, and commercial motor carriers are regularly monitored to ensure they remain in compliance. There are two types of compliance that carrier rates covers which is Fleet compliance and Driver compliance

  • Maintain a copy of the current FMCSA rules in the office.
  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles, with documentation.
  • Develop a vehicle maintenance program and adhere to it, with documentation.
  • Ensure that each vehicle is marked with its DOT registration number.
  • Maintain a record of any road incidents for each vehicle.
  • Provide each driver with a copy of FMCSA rules, and obtain a signed receipt for the document and agreement to follow the regulations described in it.
  • Maintain qualification records and safety history for each driver.
  • Maintain a record of HOS (hours of service) for each driver (usually required to be via a registered ELD)
  • Maintain records of pre-employment drug testing for each driver. This should also include reports of drug and alcohol abuse in previous

 

Manage Trailers

From Trailer repairs do GPS integrations, we got it covered.

While the truck is attached to a driver profile that driver can log in and easily create their dvir or daily vehicle inspection report this allows the driver to easily be able to communicate with the shop any potential issues and or repairs that need to be corrected when the truck comes back to the yard carrier rates allows you to manage the whole life cycle of issues and repairs and expenses from the driver creating the initial issue to then being managed to the safety department to then being managed to the shop and repair department in allocating expenses by the accounting department everyone can be on the same team dispatch will know the truck it's unavailable because it's in the shop

Hisotry log of which truck and or load # the trailer was used and assigned to. This way you can see along which locations caused damange and or wearand tear on your assets.

Carrier rates allows for the easy entry of all types of trucking expenses whether it be an invoice from a mechanic for a truck repair tolls or fuel purchase receipts everything can be easily documented and accounted for in the software along with an upload of any type of document types

Manage Fuel Cards

EFS integrations allow easy assignement of fuel cards to your drivers.

Our EFSAPI makes it easily to manage your fuel cards by changing the driver name pin number and even if the card is active or inactive you can do this all without having to login directly into EFS also our transaction importer allows you to easily take your EFS transactions and import them into our expense reports you can then link reports by fuel cards that are linked with Driver to run more detailed reports.

Link your fuel cards with a Driver Profile. Keep track of which driver has which fuel cards and allows drivers to get a virtual fuel card from the dispatch app.

Manage Dispatch

Our fleet dispatching software connects drivers and dispatchers to increase delivery speed, remove confusion, and provide managers with real-time field data.

Managing a large fleet with hundreds of vehicles? No problem. With the TMSCloud’s mobile fleet app you can filter by facility and color, or search for specific vehicles and drivers by name. Quickly find what you’re looking for without scrolling through an endless list of vehicles

Carrier rates allows carriers to easily manage their trucks change their destination and availability dates easily in the system as well as dispatchers can be a sign to which trucks they can manage which is good for larger fleets who may have multiple dispatchers and want to provide limited access to which trucks each dispatcher can manage it gives the ability for dispatchers to also assign drivers and trailers to a truck profile

Drivers have three-way communication with the dispatchers while on the board a dispatcher can chat with the driver via the app or SMS notification as well as by phone when dealing with outside dispatchers the phone number is cloaked by our internal dispatch number so the driver was never see the Brokers phone number but all three groups the customer the driver and the dispatcher of both companies can be connected in the same group chat.

Manage Fuel

EFS integrations allow easy import of fuel transaction into expense reports and can be assigned to a Driver or Truck profile.

The dispatch app has a fuel optimizer to help drivers choose the lowest discounted fuel along their route.

Our EFSAPI makes it easily to manage your fuel cards by changing the driver name pin number and even if the card is active or inactive you can do this all without having to login directly into EFS also our transaction importer allows you to easily take your EFS transactions and import them into our expense reports you can then link reports by fuel cards that are linked with Driver to run more detailed repor

We can generate a Gallons by State report to help with your IFTA fuel tax reporting. Also we can integration with your ELD API to help you get your Miles by State report that is also required to complete your IFTA fuel tax report.

In addition, we also alot of Reporing and Exporitng of all Fuel data so that can be imported into your Quickbooks and other financial applications.

Manage Integrations

Powerful TMS logistics software that integrates with top industry tools. Integrated with apps you already love and use, whether it’s through native API integrations, EDIs, or webhooks. We are not your normal TMS software. We give you the core features you need and customize and integration the features you want.

we connect to Samsara, Keep Trucking, GeoTab and many other ELD and trailer GPS tracking devices. Instaly see your data in one dashboard.

Our EFSAPI makes it easily to manage your fuel cards by changing the driver name pin number and even if the card is active or inactive you can do this all without having to login directly into EFS also our transaction importer allows you to easily take your EFS transactions and import them into our expense reports you can then link reports by fuel cards that are linked with Driver to run more detailed repor

We connect to many loadboards via API to make it easier for Carriers to update their truck lanes across various load board platforms with one user interface.

Manage Expenses

From Driver pay, insurance, fuel to toll receipts we help manage all easily.

Carrier rates allows for the easy entry of all types of expenses whether it be an invoice from a mechanic for a truck repair tolls or fuel purchase receipts everything can be easily documented and accounted for in the software along with an upload of any type of document types

The driver profile will allow carriers to save what the rate per mile that particular driver should be paid when bids are then accepted in the software you can add for expenses the driver pay for that trip and we help to easily calculate the miles on that trip X the driver pay on their profile to give you an amount that can easily be adjusted but automatically calculated for you premium users will be able to issue 1099s based on driver pay entered for the year

Keeping track of assets is hard keeping track of expenses on those assets is even harder even for smaller carriers that's why carrier rates has designed and easy to use truck and trailer asset and expense management tool we allow you to easily create detail truck and trailer profiles and then you can then assign expenses.

we allow users to add their own custom categories so everything can be tracked the way you want to see it everything can also be easily exported.

Manage Repairs

Keep a detailed service history for every vehicle. Track and manage every aspect of your fleet’s maintenance from reminders to reporting and ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

While the truck is attached to a driver profile that driver can log in and easily create their dvir or daily vehicle inspection report this allows the driver to easily be able to communicate with the shop any potential issues and or repairs that need to be corrected when the truck comes back to the yard carrier rates allows you to manage the whole life cycle of issues and repairs and expenses from the driver creating the initial issue to then being managed to the safety department to then being managed to the shop and repair department in allocating expenses by the accounting department everyone can be on the same team dispatch will know the truck it's unavailable because it's in the shop

Preventive maintenance minders are auto-generated emails based on the last service date you assigned to a truck or trailer profile we didn't automatically email notify you when that truck is due for inspection we notify you 10 days from any 30 90 day notification due date so you have time to track that truck or trailer and bring it in to their local shop or service.

Keeping track of assets is hard keeping track of expenses on those assets is even harder even for smaller carriers that's why carrier rates has designed and easy to use truck and trailer asset and expense management tool we allow you to easily create detail truck and trailer profiles and then you can then assign expenses.

Alerts & Monitoring

Automatically generate preventative maintenance (PM) schedules based on manufacturer recommendations.

Preventive maintenance minders are auto-generated emails based on the last service date you assigned to a truck or trailer profile we didn't automatically email notify you when that truck is due for inspection we notify you 10 days from any 30 90 day notification due date so you have time to track that truck or trailer and bring it in to their local shop or service.

There are many dates on the driver profile that can be set as an alert but some other main wants our drivers license and medical card expiration dates these have to be kept current and up-to-date prayer. We notify you 30 days prior to their annual renewal dates so that you have plenty of time to get in contact with the driver if they're out on the road to schedule them to come back home to get the updated information.

While the truck is attached to a driver profile that driver can log in and easily create their dvir or daily vehicle inspection report this allows the driver to easily be able to communicate with the shop any potential issues and or repairs that need to be corrected when the truck comes back to the yard carrier rates allows you to manage the whole life cycle of issues and repairs and expenses from the driver creating the initial issue to then being managed to the safety department to then being managed to the shop and repair department in allocating expenses by the accounting department everyone can be on the same team dispatch will know the truck it's unavailable because it's in the shop.

Reporting

Carrier rates makes it easy to report and filter any data that you'd like out of our software with our Advanced filter options for every profile we have data on driver's trucks trailers expenses and repairs can all be easily ran and exported into QuickBooks or Excel

We make it easy to import ef-s daily transaction data into our software this will then generate reports on gallons purchased in gallons used for that state we didn't make you a gallon by State Fair report and allow you to combine it with purchase data in generating ifta fuel report

Our profit-and-loss report calculates all the total trips a truck did during a given time. And then goes through and links all the expenses for that truck during the same time. Giving you a complete detailed report and summary report of your profit and loss down to the truck level this report can also be in a complete summary so you have an overall profit and loss of your entire company and you can break down into detail which trucks are more profitable and why.

Many times you will need to know a history of how many active drivers and trucks you had during a specific time. The driver was active then but is terminated now. Are detailed reports give carriers the ability to run an active driver or truck report for any given day trains to see the growth or what the activity was at that particular time.