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Freight payment and audit services are specialized financial services that automate and optimize the billing, payment, and verification of transportation costs for businesses. They leverage advanced software to audit freight invoices, enforce contract terms, and identify billing errors and overcharges. This results in significant cost savings, improved supply chain visibility, and more efficient cash flow management.
All freight invoices and contract data are integrated into a central system and automatically audited for accuracy and contract compliance.
Audited and approved invoices are released for timely payment to carriers and freight forwarders.
Comprehensive reports and analytics on transportation spend, carrier performance, and savings opportunities are provided for financial management.
Manages high volumes of small parcels and returns, optimizes carrier costs, and ensures accurate allocation of logistics expenses.
Audits complex international freight costs for parts shipments, manages just-in-time payments, and monitors contract service levels.
Ensures compliance for temperature-controlled logistics, audits special insurance costs, and guarantees accurate billing for critical shipments.
Optimizes costs for less-than-truckload (LTL) and full-truckload (FTL) shipments, automating payment to a large network of subcontractors.
Manages and audits surcharges for hazardous material transport, special handling, and compliance with stringent safety regulations.
Bilarna evaluates every freight payment and audit services provider using a proprietary 57-point AI Trust Score. This includes scrutiny of industry certifications (e.g., in financial software), proven track records of client cost savings, and the robustness of their data security and compliance processes. Only providers meeting our stringent criteria for expertise and reliability are listed on the Bilarna platform.
Pricing is often based on a percentage of audited freight spend or a fixed fee per transaction. Fees typically range from 0.5% to 3% of freight costs processed, depending on transaction volume and the complexity of the audit scope.
Companies typically achieve average savings of 3% to 8% of total freight spend by identifying errors, overcharges, and non-compliance with contracts. The ROI also includes significant time savings in accounting and improved negotiation leverage.
Freight audit is the process of verifying and validating freight invoices for accuracy. Freight payment is the subsequent process of actually processing payments. A combined service executes both steps seamlessly within an integrated platform.
The payback period is often under 12 months. Initial cost savings and error identifications are typically visible within the first quarter of implementation, as historical invoices can be reviewed.
Effective audits require access to all freight invoices, applicable carrier contracts with rates and service levels, and actual shipment data (weight, dimensions, routes). Integration with your TMS or ERP system is ideal.