Logistics, Fleet & Freight Software Development
Logistics runs on information arriving at the right time: where a vehicle is, what it is carrying, who is waiting and what it will cost. This solution covers tracking, dispatch, fleet and freight software that turns phone calls and spreadsheets into one connected system.
Alive Inc. has delivered a transport and logistics website with a built-in enquiry system, and it has written openly about why freight booking is a harder software problem than it first appears. This solution builds on that web, mobile and integration experience.
The problem
Where businesses get stuck
Dispatch by phone and spreadsheet
Jobs assigned over calls and messages leave no reliable record and no easy way to see capacity.
No live visibility
Customers and dispatchers cannot see where a load is or when it will arrive, so they keep asking.
Freight is not a fixed price
Rates depend on distance, load, vehicle type, timing and negotiation, which simple booking flows cannot model.
Paperwork and proof
Delivery proofs, weigh slips, invoices and documents scattered across drivers and offices.
Empty miles and idle vehicles
Poor route and load planning wastes fuel and driver time.
Disconnected systems
Fleet, accounting, warehouse and customer systems that do not exchange data.
How it is structured
The parts of the platform
Dispatcher console
Job board, assignment, vehicle and driver availability, and exception handling in one screen.
Driver app
Job details, navigation, status updates, photo and signature proof of delivery.
Customer portal
Request or book a shipment, track it, and access documents and invoices.
Tracking layer
GPS updates, geofence events and estimated arrival times.
Rates & billing
Rate rules, quotes, invoicing and settlement with drivers or partners.
Integrations
Accounting, ERP, warehouse and telematics systems connected via APIs.
What we build
Capabilities
Shipment lifecycle
From booking to delivery with status at every step.
Route planning
Assisted route and stop sequencing to cut unnecessary distance.
Fleet records
Vehicles, drivers, documents, service and expiry reminders.
Proof of delivery
Photos, signatures and timestamps captured at the point of delivery.
Alerts
Delay, geofence and document notifications to the right people.
Reporting
On-time performance, utilisation and cost per job or lane.
How we deliver
Our approach
Map how jobs really flow
We follow a shipment from enquiry to payment and note every hand-off, document and exception.
Decide the model
Own-fleet dispatch, freight brokerage or a booking marketplace each need different rules and screens.
Design the dispatcher and driver views
The people using it all day get the most attention in the interface design.
Build the job lifecycle
Booking, assignment, tracking and proof of delivery first; billing and reports next.
Integrate existing tools
Accounting, telematics or warehouse systems connected where APIs allow it.
Pilot on live routes
A limited rollout with real drivers and customers before wider adoption.
Technology
Stack
Questions
Frequently asked
Is this for fleet owners or freight brokers?
Both are possible. Fleet software manages your own vehicles and drivers; brokerage software matches shippers with carriers. We define which during discovery.
Can you track vehicles in real time?
Yes, using driver-app location updates or integration with telematics devices where available.
Why is freight booking harder than ride booking?
Prices are negotiated and vary by load and lane, capacity is uneven, and paperwork matters. Our blog covers this in more detail.
Can customers see their shipments?
Yes. A customer portal can show status, tracking and documents.
Can it connect to our accounting software?
Yes, where the accounting system offers an API or import route.
Do you build the driver app too?
Yes. Android and iOS driver apps are part of the solution.
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