Use Cases
All Use Cases
You are here — browse every use case Shipmater serves.
Freight
FTL, LTL, hotshot, multi-stop routes, and heavy haul.
Construction
Heavy equipment, oversize loads, permits and flatbed matching.
Auto Transport
VIN logging, condition photos, dealer and private moves.
Freight & Logistics
Open market dispatch. Contracted routes. One platform.
The foundational use case. Whether you're running a one-off load or managing contracted lanes with regular carriers, Shipmater handles both models simultaneously. Post to the open market and get competitive bids, or assign directly to contracted providers and dispatch in seconds.
Open market bidding — post a job, receive bids from verified providers, compare and assign
Contracted dispatch — assign directly to preferred providers under agreed rates
Real-road route planning with live ETA updates across every active job
Live GPS tracking from pickup through every stop to final delivery
Full bid and contract lifecycle managed in one place — no spreadsheets, no email chains
Cost breakdowns, fuel surcharges and detention terms visible before you commit
Auto Transport
Every scratch documented before it moves an inch.
Vehicle transport lives and dies on condition documentation. Shipmater captures VIN, condition reports and photos at both pickup and delivery — creating an irrefutable before-and-after record. Disputes are settled with evidence, not memory. Works for individual moves and fleet transport alike.
VIN capture and vehicle condition report fields built into every auto delivery
Photo capture enforced at pickup and delivery — front, rear, sides and interior
Open market model for one-off moves — competitive bids from transport-rated providers
Contracted model for dealers and fleet operators needing regular, consistent transport
Evidence-based dispute resolution — condition record is timestamped and tamper-proof
Provider ratings filtered by auto transport experience — not just general ratings
Construction Equipment
Heavy, oversized, one-off. Open market handles it.
Skid steers, excavators, flatbed loads, oversize machinery. Construction equipment moves don't happen on a schedule — they happen when a job needs them. Shipmater's open market model is built for this: post your load specifications, and only providers with the right equipment and permits see the job.
Open market model — one-off heavy moves get competitive bids from qualified providers
Flatbed, lowboy, oversize and heavy haul handling requirements specifiable
Weight, dimensions and permit requirements captured upfront — no surprises
Provider matching by equipment type — only appropriate rigs see your job
Photo documentation at pickup and delivery — condition and load security recorded
Oversize load routing support — providers confirm route compliance before accepting
Across every industry
The platform standard doesn't change.
The industry requirements do.
Vetted providers
Background-checked, insured and credential-verified before their first load — authority, insurance and safety record checked.
Live GPS
Real-time position from pickup to delivery. Every mile tracked, every milestone logged.
Secure payments
Payment held in escrow and only released when the recipient confirms delivery.
Full audit trail
Every handoff, photo, temperature reading and status change logged permanently.
Your industry. Your requirements.
Our platform.
Free to start. Tell us what you need to move and we'll show you who can handle it.
No setup fees · No long-term commitment