Question 1

What is freight automation?

Accepted Answer

Freight automation (nakliye otomasyonu) uses software to eliminate manual steps in freight operations — including load tendering via EDI 204/990, BOL generation, shipment status updates via EDI 214, invoice matching via EDI 210, and carrier compliance checks. Beet Automation builds these systems for carriers, 3PLs, and freight brokers.

Question 2

What TMS systems do you integrate with?

Accepted Answer

We integrate with McLeod, MercuryGate, Descartes, Oracle TM, and SAP TM out of the box. If you're running a different system, we'll assess compatibility in the free audit. Most integrations take 3–5 days.

Question 3

Can you handle EDI transactions?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we build full EDI pipelines including 204 (load tender), 990 (tender response), 214 (shipment status), and 210 (freight invoice). We work with your EDI VAN or connect directly via AS2/SFTP.

Question 4

How long does freight automation implementation take?

Accepted Answer

Four weeks, flat. Week 1: audit of your TMS, dispatch process, and EDI setup. Week 2: architecture design (you approve before we build). Weeks 3–4: build and test every integration live. After handoff, all automations run on your own infrastructure.

Question 5

Do I own the freight automation software after you build it?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Everything we build runs on your TMS, your EDI accounts, and your servers. When we're done, you own all the automations and integrations completely — you can run them yourself or keep us on for optimization. No vendor lock-in.

Question 6

What does freight automation cost?

Accepted Answer

Starter plan is $1,500/month — up to 500 loads/month, BOL generation, one TMS integration, weekly reports. Fleet plan is $3,500/month and adds full EDI 204/990/214/210, carrier compliance automation, and a dedicated Slack. Both start with a free freight ops audit.

Question 7

What is BOL automation?

Accepted Answer

BOL (Bill of Lading) automation automatically generates, formats, and distributes bills of lading from your TMS data — eliminating manual document creation, reducing errors, and sending documents directly to drivers and shippers. Beet's BOL automation handles standard and custom BOL formats for any carrier.

Question 8

How does dispatch automation work?

Accepted Answer

Dispatch automation uses EDI 204 (load tender) and EDI 990 (tender response) to automatically send and accept freight tenders without dispatcher intervention. When a shipper sends a load tender, the system checks carrier compliance, capacity, and rate, then automatically accepts and dispatches — typically in under 90 seconds vs. 47 minutes manually.

Metrik	Önce	Sonra
DSO (days sales outstanding)	44 days	11 days
Invoice processing time	2 days/week	< 30 min/week
Carrier compliance rate	71%	99%
New carrier onboarding time	22 days	5 days

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