Clear decision guides for Freight Logistics & 3PL Fleets
Straight comparisons of the tools you're choosing between, honest about where each one falls short. Where we quote a benchmark, we show its source.
16 guides for Freight Logistics & 3PL Fleets of 1,000
Stripe Billing vs Chargebee for Dedicated-Lane Freight Billing
Detention, lumper fees, and accessorials land after the invoice is out. A pitfall-by-pitfall look at running dedicated-capacity billing on Stripe or Chargebee.
Choosing a 1099 Filer for a Freight Fleet with Owner-Operators
A decision guide for freight and 3PL fleets weighing Tax1099 against Track1099 when owner-operators, dispatch brokers, and cross-dock labor all need 1099s.
Setting Up Equity Accounting for a Growing Fleet or 3PL
A step-by-step runbook for freight fleets and 3PLs setting up equity or phantom equity for terminal managers, then choosing between Pulley and Carta.
Sales Tax Pitfalls for Freight Logistics and 3PL Fleets
Why hauling freight is usually exempt but accessorial fees and fuel surcharges aren't always, and where fleet operators actually need a compliance tool.
Cube vs. Mosaic for Freight Margin and Fleet Cost Modeling
Comparing Cube and Mosaic for freight and 3PL fleets that need per-load margin visibility against fuel, driver pay, and maintenance cost swings.
Financing a 3PL or Trucking Fleet: Where Pipe and Capchase Actually Help
A step-by-step look at whether Pipe or Capchase fits a freight logistics or trucking fleet business, and where factoring is still the better default.
BILL vs Tipalti for Freight and 3PL Fleets
A worked settlement week shows where BILL and Tipalti fit carrier invoices, factoring redirects and quick-pay requests in freight.
NetSuite vs Sage Intacct for Independent Trucking Fleets
Per-load costing and owner-operator settlements are what separate NetSuite from Sage Intacct for freight logistics and independent trucking fleets.
Ramp or Brex for a Freight Fleet Watching Fuel and Tolls
Fuel, tolls and maintenance decide whether a card program pays for itself in a freight business. A checklist for choosing between Ramp, Brex and Navan.
Airbase vs Procurify for Freight and 3PL Fleet Operators
A truck breaks down at 2am at a terminal three states away. Here's how Airbase and Procurify handle that differently from a routine parts order.
Payroll for a Freight Fleet That Mixes Drivers and Owner-Operators
How a freight or 3PL fleet handles multi-state driver withholding, per diem, owner-operator classification, and where Gusto and Rippling fit the setup.
The Month-End Close Checklist for a Freight & 3PL Fleet
A checklist of what trips up close for freight logistics and 3PL fleets, plus the mistakes that make FloQast or BlackLine look like the wrong fix.
Modern Treasury vs Trovata for Freight Logistics and 3PL Fleets
Factored receivables, fuel float, and driver settlements make freight cash flow unusual. See how Modern Treasury and Trovata differ for a logistics fleet.
Carta vs Shareworks for a Freight or 3PL Operator's Cap Table
Asset-heavy fleets versus asset-light brokerage models value very differently in a 409A. Here's what that means for your equity plan and platform choice.
FloQast vs. AuditBoard for Freight and 3PL Fleets
Owner-operator settlements and delayed detention billing make a freight close a guessing game. See where FloQast and AuditBoard each fit, and where they don't.
Payoneer vs Wise for Cross-Border Freight Carrier Payments
Comparing Payoneer and Wise for a freight or 3PL operation that settles with cross-border carriers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders.