Before the shipment · RFQ intelligence
Compare Freight Rates Before Awarding the Lane
Bring lane requirements, invited carriers, freight bids and the award decision into one clear view. Logistware helps enterprise transportation teams identify cost opportunities while reviewing timing, service fit and carrier readiness.
A stronger control point before commitment
Give the team a clear basis for the freight award
Calls, emails and separate spreadsheets can hide the comparison that matters. A structured RFQ keeps the request and responses connected so the decision can be reviewed before the lane is awarded.
See the rate range
Place the reference rate and carrier bids in one view to surface potential cost opportunities.
Review more than price
Compare timing, equipment, lane fit, readiness and qualification information with the shipment request.
Keep the decision connected
Document bid activity, counters, communication and the selected carrier with the shipment.
How RFQ intelligence works
From lane requirements to a documented award
Logistware gives the assigned team a repeatable freight sourcing process while keeping people responsible for the final decision.
Define the request
Enter origin, destination, equipment, timing, shipment requirements and a reference rate when available.
Invite suitable carriers
Present the opportunity to carriers that fit the lane, equipment and qualification requirements.
Compare responses
Review bids, timing, readiness and service fit without rebuilding the comparison from calls and email.
Award with context
Accept, reject or counter an offer and keep the final decision connected to the shipment record.
Illustrative rate opportunity
A clearer comparison before the team commits
A $2,000 reference rate receives three qualified responses. The team can review a potential difference below the reference while also checking readiness, timing and service fit.
Illustrative example only. Actual results depend on the lane, shipment requirements, carrier response and final decision.
Connected freight tools
Keep sourcing close to execution
The award is stronger when the rate decision stays connected to carrier vetting, shipment communication and the next stage of the freight process.
Carrier bidding
Receive and compare freight bids in a shared view built around the shipment requirements.
Open the load boardVetting information
Review submitted profile, authority and compliance information as part of the carrier decision.
See the vetting processLive freight chat
Keep questions, counters and shipment details close to the freight record.
Explore live chatLane continuity
Carry the award into readiness checks, shipment visibility and qualified backup planning.
Continue to lane continuityDecision support
AI-assisted analysis with human accountability
Logistware can organize and surface useful rate and readiness signals. The assigned team reviews the facts and decides which carrier receives the award.
Common questions
Freight RFQ intelligence
What is freight RFQ intelligence?
Freight RFQ intelligence organizes lane requirements, invited carriers, incoming bids, reference rates and award decisions in one freight process so the responsible team can compare price, timing and service fit before selecting a carrier.
Can a shipper compare more than the lowest bid?
Yes. Price is one factor. The team can also review equipment fit, timing, carrier readiness, qualification information and the shipment requirements before making the award decision.
Does Logistware automatically award freight?
No. Logistware can organize bids and surface useful comparisons, while the assigned shipper, broker or transportation team remains responsible for the final award decision.
Can carriers accept, reject or counter an offer?
The connected load board supports bid activity and freight communication so carriers and the responsible team can review and document the offer before an award.
Does RFQ comparison guarantee freight savings?
No. It improves rate visibility and can surface potential cost opportunities. Actual results depend on the lane, shipment requirements, market response and the final carrier decision.
How can an enterprise team get started?
Contact Logistware with sample lanes, shipment volume and the current sourcing process. The team can review where structured RFQs and bid comparison fit your operation.
Start before the award
See where better RFQ visibility can support your freight operation
Share a sample lane, shipment profile or current sourcing process. Logistware will show how structured freight RFQs can fit your team.
