Shipper and Carrier Interaction Optimization Platform

摘要

A shipper and carrier interaction optimization platform can include an internet based web page, application for a handheld device, a dedicated device with a graphical user interface, or any combination thereof for one or more shipper to enter shipment requirements and/or bids for use of a carrier's equipment. One or more carriers can enter equipment specifications, such as equipment type, availability, and minimum payment amount accepted, as well as bids for employment to ship goods via the shipper and carrier interaction optimization platform. The platform can automate matching shippers and carriers for each shipment, provide information regarding shipment status, and help carriers to maximize the amount of time their vehicles carry cargo. Systems may include a shipper interface, a carrier interface, one or more handheld devices running the interaction optimization platform, and positioning software and/or hardware to indicate the location of the one or more handheld devices used by shipment carriers.

主权项

1. A system for optimizing selection of a carrier for a shipment, the system comprising:
an interaction optimization platform comprising:
a shipper interface configured for receiving information input from a shipper regarding shipment requirements;a carrier interface configured for receiving information input from a carrier regarding equipment capabilities and/or availability; anda progress interface configured to display shipment information; a server configured to:
accept input from the shipper interface and the carrier interface;execute one or more programs to match a carrier with one or more shipment;accept information regarding the location of one or more mobile devices that execute the carrier interface; andgenerate graphical representations of shipment information for viewing using the progress interface; and one or more mobile computing devices for displaying one or more of the shipper interface, carrier interface, and/or progress interface.