CFB Technology and Software Tools Flashcards

What type of software do freight brokers primarily use to match available loads with carriers?

Answer: Transportation Management System (TMS)

A Transportation Management System (TMS) is the core software freight brokers use to manage load matching, carrier selection, and shipment tracking.

Which load board is most widely used by US freight brokers to post available loads and find carriers?

Answer: DAT Freight & Analytics

DAT Freight & Analytics operates the largest load board network in North America and is the most widely used platform by brokers to post loads and locate carriers.

What does EDI stand for in freight brokerage technology?

Answer: Electronic Data Interchange

EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) is the standardized computer-to-computer exchange of business documents such as load tenders, invoices, and shipment status updates between brokers, shippers, and carriers.

Which technology allows freight brokers to provide real-time shipment visibility to shippers?

Answer: GPS tracking and telematics

GPS tracking and telematics systems transmit real-time location data from trucks, enabling brokers to provide live shipment visibility to shippers.

What is the primary benefit of using an API integration between a broker's TMS and a carrier's system?

Answer: Automated data exchange without manual entry

API integrations automate data exchange between systems, eliminating manual data entry, reducing errors, and speeding up load tendering and status updates.

Which platform is commonly used by freight brokers for digital freight matching using algorithmic load-carrier pairing?

Answer: Convoy or Uber Freight

Digital freight matching platforms like Convoy and Uber Freight use algorithms to automatically pair loads with available carriers, streamlining the brokerage process.