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Transforming Road Shipping with OIA’s Transport Management System

A powerful tool that helps you compare freight rates, self-book shipments and leverage real-time reporting features.

3 September 2025

Road freight services powered by OIA's ShipNow platform.

​The logistics landscape is evolving rapidly, with rising freight costs, limited visibility, and complex carrier management, often disrupting road freight shipments. This is where OIA Global’s ShipNow platform, powered by 3gTMS, can simplify and optimize the process. ​

Introducing ShipNow  

​ShipNow is a powerful tool designed specifically for less than truckload (LTL) freight management. It gives customers fast, on-demand access to LTL shipping rates across OIA’s trusted carrier network, within just 30 seconds.

​With ShipNow, businesses can instantly compare different rates and carriers, book shipments, auto-generate Bills of Lading (BOLs), and track freight in real time. The platform puts the user in full control with competitive rates and visibility, ensuring efficient and reliable freight management, all supported by OIA’s industry-leading customer support.

ShipNow’s Key Capabilities 

  • ​Real-time Quotations – Find competitive rates in just seconds and compare the different options to satisfy your needs. 
  • ​Instant Booking – Secure a booking with ease and efficiency. 
  • ​Custom Dashboards & Notifications – Gain full visibility into all your shipments with personalized views. 
  • ​Service Level Management – Select the right carrier based on speed, reliability, and cost. 
  • ​Commodity Management Tool – Maintain accuracy in shipment details to avoid delays, misclassification, or unexpected charges. 
  • ​National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) Management Tool – Ensure compliance with National Motor Freight Classification standards for smoother ground freight shipping and cost efficiency. 
  • ​Freight Classification Tool – Simplify complex rating structures. 
  • ​Color-Coded Status & Exception Tracking – Monitor progress immediately and resolve exceptions quickly.

Why Choose ShipNow for Road Freight Transport? 

​ShipNow goes beyond the basic functionality of most traditional freight management software, offering a centralized platform that streamlines commercial freight shipping and enhances logistics performance. 

  • ​Instantly compare multiple carrier options. 
  • ​Eliminate the hassle of emails and phone calls. 
  • ​Leverage dashboards for complete visibility and control. 

 

​Real-time Shipment Tracking 

​One of the biggest challenges in road freight transport is limited visibility. ShipNow addresses this with real-time shipment tracking, enabling customers to know exactly where their freight is at any moment. This not only enhances operational control and efficiency but also builds stronger relationships with customers who expect supply chain transparency.

Supporting Supply Chain Orchestration 

​OIA’s ShipNow is more than just a logistics platform; it’s also a tool for supply chain orchestration. By consolidating shipment data into one system, companies reduce manual work, minimize human errors, and accelerate decision-making via automated efficiencies that compound each other over time. In the end, ShipNow helps customers manage complex LTL networks with efficiency from start to finish.

​If your business is looking for a smarter way to manage less than truckload freight, it’s time to explore ShipNow: 

  • ​Improve delivery performance through proactive exception management. 
  • ​Enhance supply chain visibility with a single platform. 
  • ​Achieve scalability without the complexity of disconnected systems. 

​OIA’s expertise in road shipping services ensures that every shipment is handled with precision and care. ShipNow allows customers to transform their logistics operations via an innovative transport management system, backed by OIA’s commitment to customer service and supply chain excellence. 

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