eSignatures
Legally binding electronic signatures with time-stamped completion and signer details, suitable for bills of lading, carrier agreements, and pickup authorizations used in U.S. shipping operations.
Electronic signatures processed through compliant providers like signNow meet U.S. legal standards under ESIGN and UETA; ensure any medical or educational data follows HIPAA or FERPA rules when applicable and that record retention meets shipping audit requirements.
Operations managers oversee shipment processing and approve standard contracts; they use signNow to route documents, ensure templates are up to date, and monitor signature completion to keep logistics timelines on track.
Shipping coordinators prepare shipment documents, trigger signature requests to carriers or customers, and verify completed proofs of delivery are attached to CRM records for billing and customer service reconciliation.
Legally binding electronic signatures with time-stamped completion and signer details, suitable for bills of lading, carrier agreements, and pickup authorizations used in U.S. shipping operations.
Reusable document templates and role-based fields that reduce repetitive data entry for shipment confirmations, customs forms, and carrier contracts across multiple shipments.
Mass distribution of the same document to many recipients with individualized fields and tracking, useful for sending rate confirmations or standard carrier notices.
RESTful API for embedding signing flows and automating document generation directly from CRM or TMS systems to streamline shipping workflows.
Comprehensive audit logs capturing signer IPs, timestamps, and action history for compliance and dispute resolution in shipping transactions.
Prebuilt connectors and Zapier-like automation to sync documents and signing status with CRMs, cloud storage, and logistics platforms for end-to-end process visibility.
Prebuilt or custom integrations allow signNow to push signed documents and status updates into CRM fields, attach signed PDFs to contact or shipment records, and trigger downstream processes like invoicing or carrier notifications without manual downloads.
Connections to popular storage services enable automatic archival of signed documents to a secure cloud location, organized by shipment ID to maintain a single source of truth for audit and retrieval.
Template field mapping supports merging shipment-specific data from the CRM into the signable document and returning completed field values to CRM records to minimize duplicate data entry.
Create reusable templates for bills of lading, rate confirmations, and customs declarations with conditional fields and signer roles that reflect shipping workflows and compliance needs.
| Workflow Setting Name and Type | Default configuration value example |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency for Pending Signatures | Send first reminder at 48 hours and repeat every 72 hours twice |
| Automatic Archive Destination Folder | Save completed documents to CRM linked cloud folder with naming convention |
| Routing Order and Conditional Steps | Set signer order and conditional fields based on shipment value thresholds |
| Retention Period and Disposal Rules | Retain records for seven years unless legal hold is active |
| Notification and Webhook Triggers | Trigger CRM webhook on signature completion to update shipment status |
signNow supports web browsers on desktop and modern mobile browsers, as well as dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android for signing and basic document management.
For integrations with iSales for Shipping, use the browser-based integration or the API; ensure users run current browser versions and update mobile apps to maintain compatibility with authentication and security features.
A logistics manager prepares a standard carrier contract template and merges shipment-specific data into fields
Resulting in reduced contract turnaround times and clearer audit records for billing and claims.
A driver uses a mobile signing flow to capture recipient signature at delivery and uploads delivery photos
Resulting in faster invoicing, fewer disputes, and an auditable delivery history for customer support.
| Signing Feature Comparison Table Header | signNow (Recommended) | iSales for Shipping |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk Send and Mass Distribution Support | Limited | |
| API and Developer Access | Full REST API | Partial or by request |
| Prebuilt CRM Connectors | Multiple connectors | CRM-focused modules |
| Mobile offline signing capability |
| Plan tier or row header | signNow (Recommended) | iSales for Shipping | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | HelloSign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level plan | Starting at approximately $8 per user per month billed annually | Custom or quote-based entry options | Personal plans around $10 per month | Individual plans starting near $9.99 per month | Free tier with limits or paid from $15 per user per month |
| Business plan | Business plans commonly include team features and start around $15 per user per month | Business features often quoted per account | Standard plans around $25 per user per month | Business offerings near $24.99 per user per month | Business plans from $20 per user per month |
| Enterprise options and SLAs | Enterprise packages with advanced admin controls and SLAs are available by quote | Enterprise available by quote with integration focus | Enterprise with advanced features and SLAs by quote | Enterprise contracts and service levels by quote | Enterprise tiers with admin controls by quote |
| Support and onboarding | Email support plus onboarding resources; paid support tiers available | Support often included with enterprise onboarding services | Standard support with paid upgrades for premium support | Support tiers with priority options for enterprise customers | Email and priority support available on higher tiers |
| Billing and contracts | Monthly and annual billing, per-user options, and volume discounts for enterprise | Typically quoted billing with account-based contracts | Monthly and annual billing with per-user licensing | Annual enterprise contracts common; per-user billing available | Monthly and annual billing options with team pricing |