eSignature
Legally binding electronic signing with audit trails and signer authentication options appropriate for U.S. ESIGN and UETA compliance, suitable for contracts, PODs, and service agreements.
Logistics teams should compare signNow and Close CRM to balance signature compliance, CRM integration, and total cost of ownership when managing contracts, delivery confirmations, and partner onboarding.
Responsible for contracting, carrier selection, and dispute resolution; needs reliable audit trails, template controls, and CRM integration to keep contract data synchronized with load planning and invoicing systems.
Manages driver documentation and proof-of-delivery workflows on mobile devices; requires fast mobile signing, offline capabilities, and automated storage of signed documents linked to shipment records.
Logistics and operations teams need clear roles for document preparation, signing, and recordkeeping to prevent delays and disputes.
Assigning responsibility and using role-based access reduces bottlenecks, improves audit readiness, and keeps signature flows aligned with operational SLAs.
Legally binding electronic signing with audit trails and signer authentication options appropriate for U.S. ESIGN and UETA compliance, suitable for contracts, PODs, and service agreements.
Tools for sending identical documents to many recipients with individualized fields, enabling efficient distribution of rate confirmations, NDAs, and compliance forms at scale.
RESTful API for embedding signing flows, automating document creation, and transferring signed documents to TMS or CRM systems programmatically.
Native mobile signing for drivers and on-site personnel, with offline capture and automatic sync when connectivity is restored to avoid delivery delays.
Dynamic form logic to show or hide fields based on shipment type, load size, or other metadata to streamline signers’ experience.
Granular user roles to control who can prepare documents, send for signature, and access signed files for compliance and audit separation of duties.
Pre-built integrations and API endpoints enable automatic transfer of signed document metadata into CRM records and load-management systems, reducing manual entry and ensuring contract data stays synchronized across dispatch, billing, and compliance modules.
High-volume sending for routine documents such as rate confirmations and NDAs, including templated recipient lists and CSV-driven fields that save time for recurring mass distributions while preserving individualized audit trails for each recipient.
Reusable templates with conditional fields allow logistics teams to standardize contracts, carrier agreements, and delivery receipts so each document adheres to corporate language and regulatory requirements while reducing preparation time.
Comprehensive, timestamped audit logs capture signer identity, IP address, timestamps, and action history to support dispute resolution and compliance with ESIGN and UETA.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Signature Expiration | 30 days |
| Default Signer Order | Sequential |
| Bulk Send Batch Size | 500 recipients |
| Auto-Archive Location | CRM document store |
Modern web browsers and current mobile OS versions support eSignature workflows, but confirm browser and OS compatibility before deployment.
Ensure device management policies allow app installation and that network security permits API calls to the eSignature provider; validate mobile behavior for drivers who operate in low-coverage areas.
A regional carrier network needed faster onboarding to reduce route activation time by days
Resulting in faster carrier start dates and fewer billing disputes after activation.
A freight company required mobile-native signatures for drivers delivering cross-state loads
Leading to quicker invoice reconciliation and reduced claims cycle time with documented audit trails.
| Capability Feature Comparison Header Row | signNow (Featured) | Close CRM | DocuSign |
|---|---|---|---|
| API access | |||
| Native CRM integration | |||
| Bulk Send support | |||
| HIPAA compliance options | Available | Contact sales | Available |
Keep PODs for 3 years for claims and billing reconciliation.
Retain active contracts for duration plus 6 years for audit readiness.
Store for policy term plus three years after expiration.
Archive for at least two years to satisfy billing reviews.
Retain per HR policy, commonly 7 years for compliance.
| Billing model | Per-user subscription with volume discounts | CRM subscription with seat licensing | Tiered per-user subscription | Tiered subscription with eSignature included | Licensing via Adobe subscription or enterprise contracts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level price indication | Low-cost entry plans from a per-user monthly tier | CRM plans typically priced per seat monthly | Entry plans start with basic eSignature per month | Entry tiers often include eSign and document tools per month | Included with Adobe Document Cloud or enterprise licensing |
| Free trial availability | Free trial available for new accounts | Free trial or demo available | Free trial available | Free trial available | Free trial or limited trial available |
| Bulk Send included | Included on many plans or add-on available | Not typically included; CRM focus | Included on applicable tiers | Included on higher tiers | Available on business or enterprise tiers |
| Enterprise support options | Dedicated enterprise plans and account management available | Enterprise services for CRM implementations available | Enterprise SLAs and onboarding services offered | Enterprise onboarding and integrations available | Enterprise support via Adobe enterprise agreements |
| Typical procurement note | Straightforward SaaS procurement for SMB and enterprise | Purchase often tied to CRM seat commitments | Common in regulated enterprises with legal reviews | Popular for document-and-sales workflows procurement | Procurement often bundled with Adobe licensing |