Freight Exchange Platform
Turn empty backhauls into booked loads automatically.
TrucksOnTheMap matches safetly every load to a vetted carrier (invite-only model) in seconds, fills empty backhauls automatically, and benchmarks every quote against live market rates, across the European spot market.
500+
Clients Worldwide
12
Countries
3M+
Loads Matched
98%
Customer Retention
The Problem
Why spot freight still leaks margin without a smart exchange
20–25% of truck-kilometres in Europe are driven empty. Shippers overpay on the spot market and
spreadsheets. The result is predictable — and expensive.
Excel & Email Scheduling
Manual slot coordination via spreadsheets and email chains leads to
double-bookings, version conflicts, and zero audit trail.
Carrier No-Shows & Late Arrivals
Spot-market no-shows and last-minute cancellations leave docks idle and shipments delayed. Without performance scoring, the same carriers fail again next week.
Yard & Gate Congestion
Trucks stack up at gates because arrivals aren’t staggered. The result: safety risks, idle drivers, and frustrated operations teams.
Carrier Trust Gap
Open load boards mix unvetted carriers with brokered chains. Without verified compliance, insurance, and performance history, every spot load is a gamble.
Detention & Demurrage Costs
When carriers wait beyond contractual free time, detention charges accumulate at €40–80 per hour. Without arrival visibility, costs land on the shipper unchallenged.
No Backhaul Intelligence
Carriers finishing a delivery have no visibility into available loads near their current position. Without real-time backhaul matching, they drive home empty.
What You Get
Match loads to trusted carriers in seconds, not hours
15sec
average match time
Reduce carrier dwell time with automated time slot management
25%
Fill return trips and reduce deadhead
Real-time backhaul matching identifies available loads near delivery points — converting empty returns into revenue-generating trips.
100%
vetted carriers
Trusted carrier network only
Every carrier in the network is pre-vetted on insurance, compliance, and performance — risk is screened out before a single quote is sent.
daily
rate intelligence
Market rate benchmarks per lane
See real-time spot rates by corridor. Benchmark every quote against market data so you never overpay.
24/7
Digital load posting
Post loads, receive matches, and confirm bookings around the clock — from desktop or mobile.
75%
Backhaul acceptance rate
Matched backhaul loads accepted within 4 hours — because the right load reaches the right carrier at the right moment.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Key Capabilities
Freight exchange capabilities built for European road freight
Appointment & Capacity Rules
Intelligent matching, not classified ads
- Multi-factor carrier scoring: location, lane history, capacity, price, performance
- Spot vs contract rate comparison for every match
- Configurable matching rules by shipper, lane, and commodity type
- Backhaul and triangulation matching for multi-stop optimisation
Trusted Carrier Network
Quality over quantity
- 24/7 online booking — no phone calls or emails required
- Performance scorecards tracking on-time delivery, acceptance rate, and claims
- Invite-only network preserving existing carrier relationships
- Carrier blocking and preference settings per shipper account
Check-In/Out & Visibility
Know the market before you quote
- Real-time spot rate index by European corridor and vehicle type
- 90-day rate trend analysis per lane for negotiation leverage
- Automatic rate comparison: your carrier quote vs market benchmark
- Historical rate data export for procurement planning
Integrations — WMS, TMS, ERP
Connects to your existing stack
- API-first architecture for seamless WMS and TMS connectivity
- EDI support for legacy ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE)
- GPS and telematics integration for live ETA updates
- Webhook notifications for event-driven workflows
Reporting & Analytics
Data-driven freight exchange optimisation
- Fill rate dashboards by lane, region, and carrier segment
- Empty miles reduction tracking with CO2 savings attribution
- Revenue-per-kilometre analysis: outbound vs return trips
- Carrier network growth and coverage analytics
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Put every truck on the map. On one map.
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Use Cases
Who uses TrucksOnTheMap as their Freight Exchange?
Freight exchange for automotive shippers and industrial manufacturers
In automotive and industrial plants, dock congestion means line stoppages. TrucksOnTheMap aligns inbound dock slots to production takt time and parts sequencing requirements so the right trailer hits the right bay at the right moment.
- Urgent spot matching for production-critical shipments
- Parts sequencing priority at dock assignment
- Carrier pre-arrival notification and slot confirmation
- Congestion alerts by dock zone and shift
Freight exchange for 3PL subcontractor management and spot capacity
Shared dock infrastructure needs careful orchestration. TrucksOnTheMap gives your dispatch team an AI-powered subcontractor marketplace that finds qualified trucks in seconds, eliminating conflicts, detention charges, and wasted dock hours.
- Multi-client dock slot management
- Carrier self-booking portal with availability rules
- Detention charge triggers by dwell threshold
- Dock utilisation reporting by client and shift
Freight exchange for retail distribution and FMCG promotional surges
Retail and FMCG distribution centres run on tight inbound waves. TrucksOnTheMap spaces dock slots by product type, unload time, and store priority so your operation doesn’t choke between peaks.
- Inbound wave-based slot distribution
- Perishable and ambient dock zone separation
- Carrier slot self-booking with store priority rules
- Late arrival auto-reschedule logic
Freight exchange for pharmaceutical spot freight and GDP-qualified carriers
Pharmaceutical dock operations require temperature-controlled bay allocation, carrier verification, and complete logging of every arrival and departure. TrucksOnTheMap enforces these requirements from slot booking to departure.
- Cold chain bay allocation at slot booking
- Carrier certification check before slot confirmation
- Arrival and departure event logging per shipment
- Audit-ready spot booking records for regulatory review
Freight exchange for chemical spot freight and ADR-certified carriers
Chemical receiving and despatch operations can’t have incompatible loads sharing dock zones. TrucksOnTheMap enforces substance segregation rules at the scheduling level, before trucks arrive.
- Substance-based dock zone assignment rules
- ADR class conflict detection at slot booking
- Dangerous goods arrival pre-notification workflow
- Dock incident response documentation
Freight exchange for construction materials and heavy-load spot freight
Builders’ merchants and construction logistics operations move heavy, bulky loads on tight schedules. TrucksOnTheMap matches each load to carriers with the right vehicle size, equipment, and on-site authorisations — without phone tag or paper paperwork.
- Vehicle size and load type slot matching
- Crane and MHE availability integration
- Self-booking portal for haulier pre-booking
- Yard congestion management by vehicle class
How It Works
Loading dock appointment scheduling — in five steps
Step 01
Post Your Load
Enter origin, destination, weight, vehicle type, and loading date — or push loads automatically from your TMS via API.
Step 02
AI Matches Carriers
The matching engine scores available carriers by location, lane history, performance, and price — delivering ranked matches in under 15 seconds.
Step 03
Confirm & Remind
Confirmed bookings trigger automatic reminders, document exchange, and pickup notifications — keeping carriers, shippers, and consignees aligned without phone tag.
Step 04
Check-In & Check-Out
Drivers check in digitally at pickup and delivery. Operations teams see real-time status — who has arrived, who is loading, and who has departed.
Step 05
Analyze & Optimize
Rate carrier performance after delivery. Scorecards feed back into the matching algorithm — so your best carriers surface first on every future load.
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by logistics leaders across Europe
“TrucksOnTheMap made our freight management best-in-class. Speed, transparency and premium control.”
Mr. T. Forray
Head of Supply Chain
Apollo Tyres HU
“The latest technology & beautiful design in every tool we create. So, road freight becomes fun again.”
Mr. T. Domonkos, MBA
CEO
TrucksOnTheMap
“With the online procurement we managed to cut costs and minimize the risk of disruption in our supply chain.”
Mr. B. Rafaj
Production and Logistics Manager
Saint-Gobain Construction Products SK
Compare
AI-powered carrier matching vs. spreadsheets and email
Spreadsheets & Email
The old way
- AI-powered carrier matching
- Real-time rate intelligence
- Carrier vetting & performance scoring
- Backhaul & triangulation matching
- Automated reminders & no-show reduction
- Audit trail & compliance
- WMS / TMS / ERP integration
- Wait time & utilization analytics
- Invite-only trusted network
- Go-live in 7 weeks
Recommended
TrucksOnTheMap
The smart way
- AI-powered carrier matching
- Real-time rate intelligence
- Carrier vetting & performance scoring
- Backhaul & triangulation matching
- Automated reminders & no-show reduction
- Audit trail & compliance
- WMS / TMS / ERP integration
- Wait time & utilization analytics
- Invite-only trusted network
- Go-live in 7 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about freight exchange
What is a freight exchange?
A freight exchange is a B2B marketplace where shippers post available loads and carriers post available truck capacity. TrucksOnTheMap goes beyond traditional load boards by using AI to match loads to qualified, vetted carriers in seconds of booking, managing, and optimizing loading dock appointments. It replaces manual scheduling methods like phone calls, emails, and spreadsheets with a centralized system that enforces capacity rules, reduces wait times, and provides real-time visibility into dock operations.
How does AI-powered carrier matching reduce sourcing time?
The matching engine scores every available carrier on location, lane history, capacity, price, and performance — returning ranked options in under 15 seconds. Dispatchers replace 30+ phone calls and hours of negotiation with one click.
How do you handle delays, late arrivals, and no-shows?
The platform sends automated reminders before each appointment. If a carrier is running late, live ETA tracking (via GPS/telematics integration) allows operations teams to proactively reassign dock slots. No-show carriers are flagged in adherence scorecards for accountability.
How does the platform vet carriers before they enter the network?
Every carrier joins by invitation only and passes a multi-step vetting process: insurance verification, operating authority, ADR/GDP certifications where required, and historical performance review. Performance scorecards track on-time delivery, claims rate, and acceptance rate on every load.
How long does it take to implement the freight exchange?
Most implementations go live within 7 weeks. This includes discovery, system configuration, WMS/TMS/ERP integration, carrier onboarding, training, and a pilot phase — followed by full production rollout with dedicated support.
Do we get rate intelligence for European lanes?
Most implementations go live within 7 weeks. Onboarding includes carrier network introductions, lane setup, TMS integration, rate intelligence configuration, user training, and a pilot phase with full support.
What percentage of European road freight is spot market?
Approximately 10–20% of European road freight by value moves on the spot market, with significantly higher percentages in Central and Eastern Europe and during seasonal peaks. Spot freight is also where unmatched capacity creates the largest empty-running losses — and the biggest opportunity for AI-driven matching.
Does the carrier self-service portal work for international carriers?
Yes. The carrier self-service portal supports multiple languages and allows carriers to book, reschedule, cancel, and view appointment history 24/7 — without phone calls. It works for domestic and international carrier networks alike.
What systems does TrucksOnTheMap integrate with?
The platform connects to major WMS (Blue Yonder, Manhattan), TMS (Oracle, Descartes), and ERP (SAP, JDE) systems via REST API or EDI. GPS and telematics integrations provide live ETA updates. A full sandbox environment is available for custom integrations.
How does the freight exchange connect to freight visibility?
Once a load is matched and booked through the freight exchange, it flows directly into freight visibility — live GPS tracking, geofence events, ETA updates, and proof of delivery. One platform from sourcing to delivery, with no manual data re-entry.
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Let's talk freight exchange
Book a 30-minute discovery call. We’ll show you how to match loads to trusted carriers, eliminate empty running, and access real-time rate intelligence — live in 7 weeks.
TrucksOnTheMap is the all-in-one logistics platform that helps shippers, carriers, and warehouses coordinate freight exchange, gain real-time freight visibility, and optimise time slot management across Europe. From inbound coordination to last-mile tracking, we bring transparency to every mile.
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