Evotrux vs Phone, Email, and Spreadsheets
Many companies still manage their freight using a mix of phone calls, emails, and spreadsheets. It’s a familiar process and it can get the job done, but it’s slow, prone to errors, and becomes harder to manage as your business grows. Evotrux offers a centralized, modern alternative that streamlines how you find, book, and track trucks.
Below, we compare how managing shipments with Evotrux stacks up against using phone, email, and spreadsheets.
Process Overview
Phone, Email, and Spreadsheets
Communicate with carriers individually by phone or email.
Receive and track quotes in separate email threads.
Log shipment details and pricing manually in spreadsheets.
Update stakeholders through back-and-forth calls or emails.
Follow up for tracking updates manually.
Evotrux
Post shipment once; all relevant carriers can view and quote.
All quotes stored in one place for easy comparison.
Built-in communication tools keep all messages tied to the shipment.
Automated tracking and status updates.
Centralized record of all shipments and rates.
Speed & Efficiency
Phone, Email, and Spreadsheets
Reaching out to carriers individually, waiting for responses, and updating spreadsheets takes hours, sometimes days, for a single shipment.
Evotrux
Post once, receive multiple quotes quickly, and book in minutes. No duplicate work, no lost time.
Accuracy & Reduced Errors
Phone, Email, and Spreadsheets
With information spread across emails, calls, and spreadsheets, mistakes are common. Missed quotes, duplicate data, and outdated information can impact decisions.
Evotrux
All shipment and quote details are in one system with real-time updates, reducing the risk of errors.
Visibility & Collaboration
Phone, Email, and Spreadsheets
Information is scattered across personal inboxes and files, making it hard for multiple team members to access the latest details.
Evotrux
Teammates can share shipments, and managers can delegate across their team(s). Users can also access real-time data, with filters for branch, user, shipment, and more.
Communication with Carriers
Phone, Email, and Spreadsheets
Questions and updates require multiple phone calls or email threads, with no centralized record.
Evotrux
All communication happens in-platform, tied directly to the shipment, creating a complete history for reference.
Tracking & Reporting
Phone, Email, and Spreadsheets
Tracking requires calling or emailing carriers and updating spreadsheets manually. Reporting often means hours of compiling and sorting data.
Evotrux
Live tracking is built in, and detailed reports are available instantly with no extra work required.
Cost & Opportunity Savings
Phone, Email, and Spreadsheets
The time spent on repetitive administrative tasks takes away from strategic work. You may also miss opportunities by not accessing the broader market.
Evotrux
By streamlining the process and connecting with more carriers quickly, you can lower freight costs and make better booking decisions.
Conclusion
While phone calls, emails, and spreadsheets may feel comfortable, they limit efficiency, visibility, and accuracy. Evotrux centralizes the entire process from posting shipments to tracking and reporting so you can work faster, smarter, and more effectively.
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