Enabling carriers to earn more with less hassle is core to the Convoy mission. Through various product innovations, programs and partnerships Convoy has developed new ways for carriers to maximize their take home pay. 

How is Convoy enabling carriers to earn more with less hassle? 

• Find loads faster with our AscendTMS Integration
  • By integrating with the tools that carriers already rely on to run their business, Convoy is making it easier for carriers to fill the gaps in their schedule with loads that will help them maximize their earnings. Carriers can spend less time searching for the right load by bidding on loads that have been recommended to them based on their existing truck locations, and less time managing their schedule with loads booked on the Convoy platform automatically being added to their AscendTMS schedule. 
• Eliminate deadhead with Automated Reloads
  • With Automated Reloads, Convoy evaluates and optimizes how loads can be grouped in real-time to maximize the amount of time a carrier can spend on the road earning. In our app, carriers can bid their rates or instantly accept these pre-planned combinations of loads as a single job, ensuring that your trucks stay full no matter where they are headed.
• Spend more time on the road by driving Power Only
  • Time is one of the most valuable resources a carrier has, extra time waiting for trailers to be loaded or unloaded reduces their earning potential. By driving power only loads with Convoy carriers can eliminate trailer loading and unloading wait times, Convoy power only loads require an average of 6 hours less to complete than traditional live loads to and from the same facilities.
• Save big on business expenses through Truck Yeah Savings
  • Up to 66% of carriers yearly income can go to covering business and vehicle-related costs. Carriers in the Convoy network have access to exclusive discounts on ELD’s, fuel, roadside assistance, tires and more that can save them up to $35,000 per year on their business expenses.

Carriers can access all these benefits and more through the Convoy platform. 

The benefits of the new Convoy and AscendTMS integration are available to carriers across the country today, for instructions on how to integrate your AscendTMS and Convoy accounts click here. Don’t have a Convoy account yet? Set your account up today. 

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Location Tracking Self-Diagnostics

Carriers can see whether Convoy is able to sync their location while they are picking up and delivering for Convoy loads. If issues are occurring, the app will provide guidance on how to configure your device to keep location updates flowing as best as possible for every load with no phone calls required. Having accurate location tracking means fewer check calls, hassle-free detention, and free Convoy QuickPay!

Here’s how it works:

1. In the load details page, tap Location Status to see details
2. In the location tracking page, ensure all fields have a green checks
3. If needed, scroll to the bottom of the page and tap Send Current Location

Multi-page Document Uploading and Scanning

To streamline in-app document scanning, carriers can now quickly snap pictures of all the pages of the Bill of Lading, one after the next. 

Here’s how it works:

1. After completing a load, select Add Docs and Photos 
2. Take a picture of Bill of Lading’s first page & then tap Next Page
3. Capture the additional pages & then tap Next
4. Once all pages are captured, tap Confirm All

Statewide Search

In addition to cities, carriers can now search for and request loads by state. Just type in the state name or abbreviation in either the search or request a load fields. This feature is available in the newest version of the Convoy mobile app so ensure you’re up-to-date by checking the App store!

Here’s how it works:

1. Enter a state name or abbreviation for pickup or delivery in search
2. Enter the desired dates or select all dates & tap Search
3. View all loads picking up or delivering in your selected states
4. Create an alert to get notifications when there are new loads matching your search

Swipe to Book

No more accidental bookings – we’ve updated the booking confirmation button to be a swipe instead of a tap. This feature is available in the newest version of the Convoy mobile app!

As always, we welcome feedback and suggestions! In the Convoy app, open the menu in the top left corner and select “Give Feedback”.

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BOLs have traditionally been submitted through antiquated tools like faxes, emails, and even physical mail. The result is a slow and inefficient process that forces carriers to wait weeks to be paid. 

At Convoy, our goal is to provide the most hassle free experience for carriers, so in 2015 we introduced mobile BOL uploads to streamline document processing and ensure payment is sent within 2 business days via free Convoy Quickpay with no fees. 

As our carrier base has grown, larger carriers have told us they want the same convenience but need to centrally manage BOL submission across their fleet of drivers. To help, we’ve enabled BOL uploading on Carrier Web, for easy tracking of which BOLs have been submitted and to ensure quick payment.

“Managing paperwork is such a hassle but with Convoy’s mobile app and website, I can upload documents easily. Once it’s uploaded, I know it will get to where it needs to go, and I’ll get paid within a couple days.” — Juan, accounting department at National Transportation Services

To upload a BOL from your computer:

1. Go to https://carrier.convoy.com and log in.
2. Select “Jobs” from the top menu
3. Open the job the document is for.
4. Click “Upload Documents”
5. Select “Proof of Delivery / Bill of Lading”
6. Upload the scan or clear photo of the BOL (we accept image or PDF formats)

All carriers hauling with Convoy have access to BOL upload on Carrier Web and our mobile app.

New to Convoy? Get set-up with a carriers‘ portal today.

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