Fretebras is a digital marketplace connecting shippers with a network of road carriers to optimize freight logistics. The platform facilitates load posting, direct negotiation, and secure payments, reducing empty miles and operational costs for the trucking industry.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
The road freight industry faces inefficiencies due to the fragmented nature of connecting shippers with carriers. This disconnect leads to increased empty miles, higher operational costs, and a lack of transparency in the negotiation process.
Solution
Fretebras operates as a digital marketplace, streamlining the connection between companies requiring freight services and a network of road carriers. The platform facilitates the posting and discovery of loads, enabling direct negotiation between shippers and truck drivers. By centralizing these interactions, Fretebras aims to optimize logistics operations, reduce instances of empty backhauls, and enhance overall efficiency within the trucking sector. The platform also provides tools for risk management and secure payment processing, fostering a more reliable transactional environment.
Target Audience
The primary users are companies (shippers and transportadoras) seeking to transport goods and independent truck drivers (caminhoneiros autônomos) looking for freight opportunities across Brazil.
Features
- Digital marketplace connecting shippers with a large network of verified road carriers.
- Load posting and discovery functionality with advanced search filters based on origin, destination, vehicle type, and cargo specifics.
- Direct negotiation capabilities between shippers and carriers, eliminating intermediaries.
- Integrated risk management tools, including driver and company profile verification and document validation against government databases (e.g., ANTT).
- Secure payment processing through the Fretebras platform, offering "Saldo Garantido" (Guaranteed Balance) to protect carriers.
- Real-time cargo monitoring and tracking integrated within the platform.
- Mobile application for both shippers and carriers to manage operations on the go.
- Driver evaluation system allowing companies to assess carrier performance and build reputation.
- Tools for companies to manage their fleet and optimize route planning.
- Features for carriers to calculate potential earnings and manage operational costs.