Provides a digital platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compare and book less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping rates directly from carriers, eliminating broker fees that can increase costs by up to 40%. The platform streamlines freight coordination with real-time quotes, a 360° shipping dashboard, and in-platform communication tools, reducing booking time to under two minutes while ensuring on-time delivery through a network of highly rated carriers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often face inflated costs and time-consuming processes when arranging less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping due to broker fees and manual rate comparisons. Requesting quotes via email is inefficient, and lack of transparency makes it difficult to find reliable carriers.
Solution
Truxweb offers a digital platform that enables SMEs to directly compare and book LTL shipping rates from a network of vetted carriers, eliminating broker fees that can increase costs. The platform streamlines freight coordination by providing real-time quotes, a comprehensive shipping dashboard, and direct communication channels with carriers. Users can quickly compare quotes, review carrier ratings, book shipments, and monitor progress, all within a single interface.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is small to medium-sized businesses in Quebec and Ontario that ship LTL freight, typically ranging from 1 to 8 pallets and up to 50 shipments per month.
Features
- Real-time LTL rate comparison from multiple carriers
- Direct connection to carriers, bypassing brokers and associated fees
- Carrier ratings and reviews to ensure service quality
- Automated generation of Bills of Lading (BOL)
- 360° shipping dashboard for shipment tracking and management
- In-platform chat for direct communication with carrier dispatch
- Option for credit terms after initial shipments