Domestic Transport Technology
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Get An Estimate
Our “Get an Estimate” function allows you to obtain a price estimate based on the destination, number of items, total cubic metres and weight. This can then be downloaded, emailed or printed for future reference.
Create Bookings
Create and print your own consignment documentation including:
- Consignment notes
- Freight labels
- Dangerous goods certificates
- Summary manifests
- Hire equipment reports
Job details automatically upload to our system eliminating the need to phone or email pickup requests.
Manage Data With Ease
Your receivers and product lists can be imported and saved eliminating the need for repeat entry.
- Addresses are validated with Google to improve accuracy
- Notifications and delivery instructions are saved against receivers
Create Delivery Timeslots
For deliveries to Distribution Centres, specify if a ‘Call is Required’ by us to arrange a Delivery Bookin timeslot, or to advise if you have a ‘Confirmed’ booking already.
Manage Hire Equipment
Built-in automatic hire pallet transfer function allows efficient and accurate pallet management for Chep and Loscam accounts.
EDI Integration
Through EDI integration you can directly link your systems to ours for total visibility and control within your own business environment. EDI capabilities include:
- Freight bookings
- Status information
- Invoices
- Proof of delivery
- Documents - packing slip / dangerous goods
- Reports
- Notifications
Manage Dangerous Goods
Upload all dangerous goods data into Freman to print out DG Certificates and Declaration forms at consignment creation.
We store the DG Declaration forms so in the event of an emergency, all information of goods per consignment are identifiable.
We store the DG Declaration forms so in the event of an emergency, all information of goods per consignment are identifiable.
Set Up Notifications
You can configure notifications to be sent to you at specified milestones avoiding the need to constantly track shipments.
Keep your suppliers and receivers connected by setting up notifications for them. They are easy to read, packed with useful information and can be sent via email or SMS.
Keep your suppliers and receivers connected by setting up notifications for them. They are easy to read, packed with useful information and can be sent via email or SMS.
Centralised Communiation
Enquiries are prioritised and reported on in one central point. You can:
Automatic emails are sent, notifying you when a task is updated or resolved and tracks the steps and the team members who have helped resolve it.
- Create and receive an issue for a shipment
- Filter issues through classification including:
- Damage
- Delay
- Missing
- Claim - Quality Assurance Program
Automatic emails are sent, notifying you when a task is updated or resolved and tracks the steps and the team members who have helped resolve it.
Visibility
View All Activities
The Mainchain dashboard provides an instant view of all your current activities across all services.
- Customise your dashboard and ‘watch lists’ for visibility on shipments for a 60-day period
- Filter by goods direction, date range and key milestones
- Information can be displayed as a list or in a graph
Access Tracking Data
Get the most up to date information for each shipment at your fingertips or track through milestones to receive estimated and actual date information.
Comprehensive order-to-door tracking of shipments include:
Comprehensive order-to-door tracking of shipments include:
- Confirmed depature
- First transport leg arrival
- Second transport leg departure
- Arrival notice
- Customs clearance
- Cargo available
Available for you via Mainchain and for your receivers / customers / suppliers via Mainfreight.com
Retrieve Broader Results
Use the advance search platform to view a broad range of shipment information. Filter and save searches to reduce the need to re-apply search parameters.
- Search one year of data both (past and future)
- Beneficial for shipments that have a transit time of more than 60 days
Receive Proof Of Delivery
View and download proof of delivery (POD), which includes the name of the person that accepted the freight. All PODs are available online for seven years.
Manage Freight Costs
Access your invoices and statements and download in PDF as needed.
Reporting 
View In-depth Analysis
Mainfreight have a range of reporting tools that add value around service and cost control. These can be run on a scheduled or ad hoc basis. Reports include:- Tonnage reports to analyse volumes to receivers and trade lanes
- Status reports
- Delivered In Full On Time (DIFOT)
Discussions with your Account Manager can address areas for improvement and agree on corrective action and measurement criteria.
Do you need more information?
Contact your local Account Manager or nearest branch
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