The challenge
Freight brokers at Quick Haul were overwhelmed by manual email threads and paper-heavy dispatch workflows. Slow dispatch was reducing profit margins.
Our approach
We deployed a cloud-native freight management portal on Next.js and Firebase. It automates the dispatch lifecycle from load posting to electronic Bill of Lading (BOL) generation, and digital signatures remove the paperwork. It is [[web-development-company|custom software development]] for freight, with [[web-development-company|enterprise workflow automation]] behind it.
What we delivered
- Cloud-native freight management portal built on Next.js and Firebase
- Automated 12-step dispatch workflow using Firebase Cloud Functions
- Electronic Bill of Lading (BOL) generation with digital signatures
- Warehouse notification when a driver confirms a load
- Real-time GPS tracking session started automatically
How it works
The 12-step dispatch workflow runs on Firebase Cloud Functions, which are small pieces of server code that run automatically when something happens. When a driver confirms a load, the system creates the electronic BOL, notifies the warehouse and starts a real-time GPS tracking session, so the broker does not have to enter the same information again.
Results
Dispatch steps that used to run through email and paper now run in one system, from load posting to electronic BOL and digital signature, so brokers re-enter less data.
Technology and data sources
- Next.js
- Firebase
- Node.js
- Cloud Functions
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Questions about this project
What is an electronic Bill of Lading (eBOL)?
A Bill of Lading is the document that records a shipment, who carries it and the terms of carriage. An electronic BOL is the same record created and signed digitally instead of on paper. Check with your legal adviser how eBOLs apply to your contracts.
What does freight dispatch software do?
It manages loads from posting and carrier assignment through documents and tracking, so brokers do not coordinate by email and spreadsheet.
How long did the Quick Haul project take?
This project took 7 weeks. The timeline for your project depends on how many dispatch steps, documents and integrations you need.
Can Hamrix build freight or logistics software for my team?
Yes. We map your current dispatch steps first, then automate them in stages. See our [[web-development-company|custom software development]] and [[web-development-company|enterprise software development]] services for US businesses.
