Abstract: Example methods, apparatuses, and systems (e.g., machines) are presented that track in real time shipping transactions in the logistics industry during freight transit. Graphical interfaces are also provided to show with varying degrees of detail and perspective of the progress of the shipments as they travel from one location to the next. Multiple types of users, including the shipper (e.g., a winery), receiver (e.g., a grocery store), broker (e.g., third party middle man helping to coordinate contacts with the parties) and carrier (e.g., truck or trucking company), are provided access to track the same shipment from a common graphical interface according to aspects of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are presented for establishing partnerships and generally providing prioritized and/or preferential treatment to various entities in the shipping supply chain of the trucking freight industry for shipping transactions. Various functionality and communications may be enhanced when partnerships are formed. In some embodiments, a freight management website is architected to implement innovative partnership concepts among various freight management companies to realize social network elements tailored for the logistics industry. Freight management companies can configure their preferred business partners so that they can set exactly what and how to share their business target information. Through partnerships, complex logistics business workflow is automated and optimized for trusted freight management companies.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are presented for a uniquely designed digital interface including multiple dashboards to offer complete visibility to the users of freight companies with any business role in the logistics industry. In some embodiments, an Application View and an Administration View are provided in the digital dashboard interface that allows users to access their information related to one or more shipping transactions. In some embodiments, in the Application View, the Shipper, Broker, Carrier or Receiver can access order-centric dashboard via a personalized dashboard view and location (e.g., map)-centric dashboard via a Map menu. In the Administration View, the users with administrative privileges can manage company-level settings for assets, users, contacts, partnerships, alarms and application properties to streamline the Application View's feature behaviors and user experience tailored for the company's business practice.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are presented for connecting various parties in the freight industry to better coordinate their shipping needs while offering a much greater degree of transparency. In some embodiments, the system of the present disclosures includes a website that allows users from any of the shippers, receivers, brokers, and carriers, to login and interface with each of the other parties, as well as track the statuses of each of the shipping routes that they are involved with. The example website of the present disclosures allows a more universal and reliable medium for all members in the freight industry community to efficiently and reliably learn about the available resources from each of the different parties.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems, and methods of using the same, for freight carrier verification comprising: a database of freight carriers, freight transport equipment, and/or an operator; a database of freight transport orders, each order comprising an associated carrier; a device attached to, associated with, or operably connected to freight transport equipment and configured to transmit freight transport equipment information; a device attached to, associated with, or operably connected to freight transport equipment and configured to transmit operator biometric information; and a software module configured to generate a shared portal that displays information associated with the orders including the carrier, the equipment, the operator, and/or the biometric information, provided that the portal is accessible to all users associated with an order.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for an improved consumer oriented secure surveillance system directed to a freight hauling. The method disclosed includes that an authorized tractor driver (e.g., contractor) and/or authorized tractor and the trailer (provided by the consumer) utilize a specified authorization code. A location tracking device is attached to the trailer and stores the specified authorization code. Location information of the location tracking device and the authorized tractor driver and/or an authorized tractor are monitored by an end-user along a destination route. The consumer can control usage of unauthorized tractor driver(s) (e.g., subcontractor(s)) and/or and unauthorized tractor(s) (e.g., subcontractor's tractor(s)) for freight shipment; thus, freight integrity can be controlled, optimized, and maintained to a desired consumer confidence level.

Abstract: Freight transport factoring platforms, systems, and applications comprising: a database of at least one freight transport order, each order comprising an association of freight transport equipment information, operator information, and freight information; a software module configured to: (I) receive freight transport equipment information transmitted by the electronic device and (II) associate the freight transport equipment information with an order; and a software module configured to communicate an order and associated freight transport equipment information to a factoring application; provided that the communicated order and associated freight transport equipment information comprise information derived from the electronic device physically attached to the freight transport equipment, including methods of using the same.

Abstract: Freight transport load board platforms, systems, and applications comprising: a software module configured to allow creation of an availability post, the availability post comprising freight transport equipment information or freight information; a software module configured to allow creation of an order, the order comprising freight transport equipment information associated with freight information; and a software module configured to provide a user console display, the display comprising availability posts and orders; provided that the freight transport equipment information comprises information derived directly and automatically from an electronic device physically connected to the freight transport equipment, including methods of using the same.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems, and methods of using the same, for freight carrier verification comprising: a database of freight carriers, freight transport equipment, and operators; a database of freight transport orders, each order comprising an associated carrier; a device attached to freight transport equipment and configured to transmit freight transport equipment information; a device attached to freight transport equipment and configured to transmit operator biometric information; and a software module configured to generate a shared portal that displays information associated with the orders including the carrier, the equipment, the operator, and the biometric information, wherein the portal is accessible by all users associated with an order.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for an improved consumer oriented secure surveillance system directed to a freight hauling. The method disclosed includes that an authorized tractor driver (e.g., contractor) and/or authorized tractor and the trailer (provided by the consumer) utilize a specified authorization code. A location tracking device is attached to the trailer and stores the specified authorization code. Location information of the location tracking device and the authorized tractor driver and/or an authorized tractor are monitored by an end-user along a destination route. The consumer can control usage of unauthorized tractor driver(s) (e.g., subcontractor(s)) and/or and unauthorized tractor(s) (e.g., subcontractor's tractor(s)) for freight shipment; thus, freight integrity can be controlled, optimized, and maintained to a desired consumer confidence level.