STOP ROUTING FREIGHT ON OUTDATED RATES
Freight markets move fast. Many routing guides do not. MySpot helps shippers compare carrier pricing, benchmark contract rates against current market options, and make routing decisions using live transportation data instead of outdated assumptions.
CONNECT CARRIER PRICING AND ROUTING DATA IN ONE PLACE
MySpot centralizes carrier pricing, routing activity, shipment execution, and transportation data into one connected platform so teams can compare options faster and make routing decisions using current operational information instead of disconnected spreadsheets and outdated rate assumptions.
BENEFITS OF MYSPOT
Built for shippers making routing decisions in fast-moving freight markets.
Dynamic Routing Guides
Stop routing on last month’s rates. MySpot keeps contracted carrier pricing current so your routing decisions reflect the market.
- Contracted carrier rates stored with effective and expiration dates so you always route on active pricing.
- Compare truckload, LTL, and intermodal options side by side before tendering any shipment.
- Real-time pricing visibility helps reduce transportation costs by up to 10 to 15 percent.
- Extend or update carrier contracts directly in the system without rebuilding your guide manually.
Spot Market Visibility
When market rates shift, check them. MySpot surfaces live spot pricing alongside your contracted options.
- Place any shipment on the spot market to benchmark contracted rates or secure coverage.
- Competitive bidding gives you a real-time read on whether your contracts are still priced well.
- Tender to spot carriers instantly once a bid is accepted.
- 24/7 coverage available for freight that cannot wait on contracted capacity.
LTL Load Execution
LTL rates, booking, and tracking managed in the same routing environment as your full truckload freight.
- Real-time LTL rates from national and regional carriers without switching portals.
- Book shipments, generate BOLs, and capture electronic signatures from one workflow.
- LTL processing time reduced by 75 percent with automated, paperless documentation.
- LTL routing history visible alongside truckload for complete mode analysis.
Track and Trace
See what happens after you route the load so you can connect routing decisions to real delivery outcomes.
- GPS tracking updates every 15 minutes across all active shipments.
- Proactive exception alerts surface delays and service failures before they escalate.
- Carrier performance data builds over time so routing decisions improve with every load.
- Predictive delay alerts give teams up to 48 hours of advance notice on potential disruptions.
Customized Reporting
Routing history and carrier performance captured in reports your team can actually use to make better decisions.
- Build routing reports using over 50 available data fields.
- Track cost per lane, mode mix, carrier performance, and routing guide compliance over time.
- Automate report distribution so routing data reaches the right stakeholders without manual requests.
- Drill into cost detail at the load, lane, or carrier level.
Freight Accrual Visibility
Routing decisions affect freight costs. See the financial impact in real time, not at month end.
- Real-time accrual tracking ties routing decisions to cost outcomes immediately.
- ERP integration keeps financial data current without manual entry.
- Month-end close processing time reduced by up to 60 percent.
- Automates journal entries and GL coding so finance teams are not manually reconciling freight costs.
Carrier Connectivity
Your carriers, your contracts, and their performance data in one place.
- Tender to contracted and spot carriers without leaving the routing workflow.
- Carrier scorecards track on-time performance and service reliability over time.
- Role-based access keeps each team member focused on the routing lanes relevant to them.
- Carrier communication and tendering history captured and reportable.
Workflow Automation
Automate the repetitive steps in your routing workflow so your team focuses on decisions, not data entry.
- Automated BOL generation and document handling at the point of routing.
- Exception escalation routes alerts to the right person without manual handoffs.
- Bulk shipment upload via CSV eliminates one-by-one order entry for high-volume routing.
- Teams typically see a 25 to 30 percent reduction in manual processes after implementation.
Seamless Integrations
MySpot connects to your existing transportation systems so routing data flows in without rebuilding your tech stack.
- Integrates with ERP systems, EDI networks, carrier platforms, and BI tools.
- Automated data feeds keep your routing reporting current without manual uploads.
- Custom integrations available for proprietary systems or legacy carrier connections.
- Single source of routing and cost data eliminates reconciliation across disconnected platforms.
Operational Visibility
Routing, shipment execution, carrier performance, and freight costs in one connected view.
- See every active load, its current status, and its routing details from a single dashboard.
- Customizable column views surface the routing data most relevant to each team member.
- Historical routing data is searchable and reportable so teams can identify lane patterns and opportunities.
- Built to scale as freight volume and carrier complexity grow.
SEAMLESS INTEGRATIONS
MySpot integrates with transportation systems, carriers, and operational workflows so routing, pricing, and shipment data flow into one centralized platform instead of being managed across disconnected spreadsheets and manual processes.
Supported Doc Types
- ANSI X 12 – Accredited Standards Committee X12
- UN / EDIFACT – United Nations / Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce, and Transport
Supported Communication Types
- AS2 – Applicability Statement 2
- FTP – File Transfer Protocol
- SFTP – Secure File Transfer Protocol
Supported EDI Transaction Sets
- 204 – Motor Carrier Load Tender
- 210 – Motor Carrier Freight Details & Invoice
- 214 – Transportation Carrier Shipment Status Message
- 990 – Response to a Load Tender
- 997 – Functional Acknowledgement
Supported Data Exchange Formats
- EDI – Electronic Data Interchange
- JSON – JavaScript Object Notation
- CSV – Comma-Separated Values
- XML – Extensible Markup Language
IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE
Built to improve transportation visibility without disrupting day-to-day freight execution.
Discovery
A comprehensive analysis of your current processes, system requirements, and business objectives.
- Conduct a current state assessment and process mapping.
- Analyze integration requirements.
- Plan for custom configuration.
- Define success metrics.
Data Setup
System configuration, data migration, and integration development tailored to your operations.
- Execute master data migration and cleansing.
- Set up carrier and customer profiles.
- Configure rates and routing guides.
- Establish API and EDI connections.
Testing
Comprehensive testing to ensure all systems work flawlessly before going live.
- Validate end-to-end processes.
- Test integrations with existing systems.
- Conduct user acceptance testing.
- Verify performance and security.
Go-Live
Ensure a smooth transition to production with dedicated support during the critical launch period.
- Execute production deployment and monitoring.
- Provide real-time issue resolution.
- Perform performance optimization.
- Offer initial user support and guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common questions about MySpot TMS implementation, features, and benefits.
How does MySpot connect to your current carriers?
MySpot integrates directly with your existing carrier networks and contracts, so your team does not need to rebuild carrier relationships or re-enter contract data. Tendering, communication, and performance tracking are all managed from a single platform rather than across separate carrier portals and email threads.
How do we see rates when routing a shipment?
When routing a shipment, your contracted carrier rates are visible alongside current spot market options, so your team can compare cost and coverage across modes before making a decision. Rates include effective and expiration dates, so you always know whether a contract is still active.
Will switching routing tools disrupt our day-to-day operations?
Implementation is built around your existing freight execution workflows. Most shippers are operational in 6 to 10 weeks without disruption to active shipment management.
Can we see full shipment visibility alongside routing data?
Yes. Track and trace, carrier performance data, and routing history are all visible in one place so teams can connect routing decisions to real operational outcomes.
What does onboarding look like for our routing team?
Onboarding includes role-based training and hands-on setup with Spot’s implementation team. Your routing workflows are configured before go-live so the team is not learning on live freight.
What support is available after we go live?
Spot’s customer success team is available for ongoing routing support, carrier connectivity questions, and operational guidance as your freight market conditions change.
Still Have Questions
Our team is here to help you understand how MySpot Transportation Management System can transform your logistics operations.
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FLEXIBLE SUPPORT FOR TRANSPORTATION TEAMS MANAGING VOLATILE MARKETS
Whether your team needs managed transportation support or better tools to improve routing visibility internally, MySpot helps shippers make more informed transportation decisions using current operational and market data.
