How the Freightly Logistics Marketplace Works
From initial load publication and competitive bidding to real-time journey milestones and digital Proof of Delivery — discover how our platform connects every step of the freight lifecycle.
6-Step Shipper Freight Workflow
Everything you need to post cargo, compare rates, and obtain digital Proof of Delivery.
1. Create a Load
Publish your freight specifications, collection and delivery postcodes, required time windows, and equipment needs.
2. Receive Offers
Verified transport providers across the corridor submit itemized rate quotes with assigned vehicle and driver details.
3. Select a Provider
Compare carrier ratings, vehicle suitability, compliance documents, and pricing to choose the best offer for your cargo.
4. Create Booking
Accepting an offer automatically generates a binding booking with collection notes, locked rate, and assigned capacity.
5. Track Delivery
Monitor the driver's active journey through discrete status milestones: Started, At Pickup, In Transit, and At Delivery.
6. Receive POD
Instant access to signed digital Proof of Delivery with on-glass signature and delivery photos upon completed drop-off.
Two-Stage State Machine: Discovery & Execution
Our marketplace enforces strict state transitions to guarantee legal certainty, pricing transparency, and operational clarity.
Phase 1: Load → Offer → Booking
Marketplace matching and rate agreement
Load published as OPEN with cargo specs, postcodes, and vehicle criteria. Company can withdraw load at this stage.
Offers entered in PENDING status with vehicle registration, driver details, and total price. Providers can withdraw pending offers.
Company accepts chosen offer. Offer locks as ACCEPTED and creates an official BOOKING. Accepted offer cannot be withdrawn.
Phase 2: Booking → Journey → POD
Operational execution and digital sign-off
Booking triggers active JOURNEY. Driver logs departure, pre-trip vehicle checks, and collection bay arrival.
Cargo loaded at pickup. Real-time corridor tracking updates ETA for shipper and receiver dispatchers.
Driver captures signature on glass and cargo photos. System completes journey, generates tamper-evident POD PDF, and triggers invoice release.
Experience the Milestone Tracker
Click through each stage to preview how drivers update progress and companies receive verified alerts.
Coventry Hub → London Park Royal
Click any milestone below to preview the platform workflow:
Corridor Transit Active (M1 / M25)
Shipment in active transit. ETA to London distribution facility estimated at 14:15 PM.
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