Multi-modal Pricing
Support for ocean, air, LTL, and FTL rates in the same workflow, with conversion logic and service-specific surcharges to present comparable, mode-agnostic quote options to customers.
Freight quoting software for sales standardizes pricing, reduces manual entry, and shortens quote turnaround, enabling consistent margins and faster customer responses in competitive logistics markets.
Leads a team of account executives who respond to RFPs and spot-bid requests. Requires consolidated rate tables, margin visibility, and CRM integration to track customer pricing history and enforce approved discounts.
Manages negotiated accounts and publishes service rates. Needs a rules engine for tendering, built-in compliance checks, and quick generation of contract-based quotes for large shippers.
Sales and commercial teams in logistics, carriers, and brokerages rely on quoting software to create consistent, auditable offers that align with operations.
Adoption typically spans inside sales, account managers, and pricing analysts who require integration with CRM, auditability, and rapid quote generation.
Support for ocean, air, LTL, and FTL rates in the same workflow, with conversion logic and service-specific surcharges to present comparable, mode-agnostic quote options to customers.
Automated enforcement of carrier-specific rules, tendering constraints, minimum charges, and capacity limits so generated quotes remain operationally feasible and compliant with carrier agreements.
Centralized controls for tiered discounts, customer-specific rebates, and promotional pricing, with approvals required for exceptions to protect margins and revenue integrity.
Dashboards and exportable reports track quote-to-win ratios, margin erosion, and pricing trends to inform strategic changes and identify lanes needing renegotiation.
Programmatic interfaces allow CRMs, ecommerce platforms, and TMS to request rates and push accepted quotes into operational workflows for tendering and invoicing automation.
Lightweight mobile or tablet interfaces let field sales create and send quotes, capture signatures, and update customer records while on site or in transit.
A rules-driven engine evaluates carrier tariffs, contract rates, zone differentials, and accessorials to compute a precise landed cost for each shipment, enabling consistent, repeatable pricing without manual spreadsheet calculations.
Bi-directional connections with CRM systems surface account terms, historical pricing, and customer-specific discounts so sales reps generate personalized quotes without switching contexts or re-entering data.
Pre-built and configurable quote templates standardize presentation, include required legal language, and speed turnaround by reusing validated layouts and terms for common lane types and customer segments.
Comprehensive event logging records who created, changed, approved, and delivered each quote, capturing timestamps and metadata required for internal reviews and regulatory compliance.
| Setting Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 48 hours |
| Auto-approve Threshold | Margin percent |
| Rate Table Sync Interval | Daily |
| User Role Mapping | RBAC profiles |
| Signature Method | ESIGN or in-person |
Ensure your sales team devices and browsers meet minimum requirements to use freight quoting software reliably and securely.
Confirm current OS versions, enable TLS support in browsers, and provision managed mobile apps where possible to maintain security controls and a consistent user experience across devices.
A mid-size broker consolidates multiple carrier contracts and zone tables into a single rate engine to eliminate manual rate checks
Resulting in reduced quote cycle times and improved win rates with consistent margins.
A national carrier centralizes negotiated accounts and service-level rules into the quoting platform to ensure compliant offers across regions
Leading to fewer contract disputes and clearer audit trails for customer accounts.
| Criteria | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| API Availability | |||
| Salesforce Integration | |||
| Bulk Send | |||
| Audit Trail Detail | Detailed | Comprehensive | Detailed |
| Plan / Vendor | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Plan Availability | Free trial available; limited free features | Free trial only; no permanent free tier | Included with some Adobe subscriptions; trial available | Free plan available with limits | Free trial available; no permanent free tier |
| Entry-Level Price Model | Per-user monthly plans with tiered features | Per-user monthly plans, basic tiers | Subscription included with Adobe plans or standalone | Per-user monthly tiers with templates | Per-user monthly pricing tiers |
| Enterprise Options | Enterprise contracts with SSO, SAML, and BAA options | Robust enterprise packages and compliance | Enterprise agreements with Adobe Sign for enterprise | Enterprise-grade plans available | Enterprise contracts and SSO options |
| Signature Limits and Volume | Generally unlimited within plan limits; tiers for volume | Tiered by plan and volume | Included within subscription limits | Tiered quotas per plan | Tiered quotas per plan |
| API and Integrations | API included on paid tiers with SDKs and developer docs | Comprehensive API and integration ecosystem | API access and Adobe integrations | API available on paid tiers | API available; developer tools provided |