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Description

At FR8Star, shippers dealing with challenging flatbed, oversized, and overweight shipments are able to connect with specialized freight transport providers who have the necessary capacity. The competitive landscape among these transport companies ensures that shippers receive fair pricing, while benefiting from the strong connections that these companies have with seasoned professionals experienced in handling open deck freight. The pricing process is entirely transparent, as shippers incur no fees for using FR8Star, while transport companies present their comprehensive bids. Furthermore, we offer customized tools designed specifically for oversize and overweight transport, streamlining the freight movement process. With FR8Star's innovative solutions, shippers can quickly book freight, compare bids to minimize costs, and efficiently manage their flatbed, oversized, and overweight shipments. Transport companies, in turn, gain access to cutting-edge FR8Star technology, which facilitates this seamless experience. This synergy between shippers and transport providers fosters a more efficient and cost-effective freight transportation ecosystem.

Description

Banyan Technology is a leading provider of over-the-road (OTR) shipping solutions, delivering advanced freight management through its LIVE Connect® platform. Designed for Shippers, 3PLs and supply chain partners, LIVE Connect simplifies Truckload (TL), Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), Final Mile and Parcel shipping with real-time rating, execution and visibility. The platform eliminates manual inefficiencies with AI-powered predictive pricing, automated freight auditing and real-time business intelligence dashboards. Seamless TMS and API integrations provide instant carrier connectivity, optimizing cost savings and improving operational efficiency. With 3x more carrier connections than any other provider, businesses gain unmatched flexibility and control over their shipping operations. Since 2001, Banyan Technology has been committed to client-driven innovation, continuously enhancing LIVE Connect to meet evolving industry demands. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Banyan delivers exceptional service and ongoing support, ensuring businesses ship smarter and more efficiently.

API Access

Has API No

API Access

Has API Yes

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Integrations

BrokerPro No

CMS WorldLink No

DAT Load Board No

Flock Freight No

GoComet No

Greenscreens.ai No

JASCI No

LoadMaster No

Microsoft Dynamics 365 No

NetSuite No

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Integrations

BrokerPro Yes

CMS WorldLink Yes

DAT Load Board Yes

Flock Freight Yes

GoComet Yes

Greenscreens.ai Yes

JASCI Yes

LoadMaster Yes

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Yes

NetSuite Yes

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Pricing Details

No price information available.

Free Trial Yes

Free Version Yes

Pricing Details

Annual: $10K (onboarding/usage)

Free Trial No

Free Version No

Deployment

Web-Based Yes

On-Premises No

iPhone App No

iPad App No

Android App No

Windows No

Mac No

Linux No

Chromebook No

Deployment

Web-Based Yes

On-Premises No

iPhone App No

iPad App No

Android App No

Windows No

Mac No

Linux No

Chromebook No

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes

Live Rep (24/7) No

Online Support Yes

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes

Live Rep (24/7) No

Online Support Yes

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes

Webinars No

Live Training (Online) Yes

In Person No

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes

Webinars Yes

Live Training (Online) Yes

In Person Yes

Vendor Details

Company Name

FR8 Revolution

Founded

2015

Country

United States

Website

www.fr8star.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Banyan Technology

Founded

2001

Country

United States

Website

www.banyantechnology.com

Product Features

Freight

3PL No

Barcoding / RFID No

Billing & Invoicing No

Customer Management No

Customer Portal No

Import / Export Management No

International Forwarders No

LTL Management No

Local Forwarders No

Rate Management No

Shipment Tracking No

Truckload Management No

Warehouse Management No

Waybills No

Product Features

Freight

Banyan Technology offers an advanced freight management solution through its platform, LIVE Connect®, recognized as the most interconnected system in the over-the-road (OTR) freight industry. Tailored for shippers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs), LIVE Connect integrates Truckload, LTL, Final Mile, and Parcel shipping into a cohesive workflow that consolidates rating, execution, and visibility throughout the freight process. Driven by real-time carrier links, API-based integrations, and AI-powered automation, this platform minimizes manual tasks, enhances carrier selection, and improves cost management. With one of the largest networks of carriers in the OTR shipping sector, LIVE Connect converts disparate freight data into practical insights, empowering teams to accelerate operations, avert service interruptions, and navigate the ever-changing landscape of logistics with assurance.

3PL Yes

Barcoding / RFID No

Billing & Invoicing Yes

Customer Management Yes

Customer Portal Yes

Import / Export Management Yes

International Forwarders No

LTL Management Yes

Local Forwarders Yes

Rate Management Yes

Shipment Tracking Yes

Truckload Management Yes

Warehouse Management No

Waybills No

Logistics

3PL No

Barcoding / RFID No

CRM No

Container Tracking No

Cross Docking No

Fleet Management No

Inventory Management No

Order Management No

Purchasing No

Scheduling No

Shipping Management No

Transportation Management No

LTL

Shipping

Air Shipping No

Bills of Lading Yes

Container Shipping No

Freight Shipping Yes

Ground Shipping Yes

Import / Export Yes

Ocean Shipping No

Parcel Shipping Yes

Quotes / Estimates Yes

Shipment Tracking Yes

Warehouse Management No

Supply Chain Management

Banyan Technology offers an advanced solution for supply chain management through its cutting-edge platform, LIVE Connect®. Recognized as the most interconnected system for over-the-road (OTR) freight management, LIVE Connect is tailored for both shippers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). This platform seamlessly integrates transportation, data, and decision-making processes into a cohesive ecosystem, enhancing operational oversight throughout the supply chain. By leveraging real-time carrier connections, API-based integrations, and AI-driven automation, LIVE Connect transforms disjointed logistics data into valuable insights. Organizations benefit from comprehensive visibility, enhanced cost control, and expedited decision-making, all of which contribute to minimizing disruptions and boosting overall performance. With LIVE Connect, supply chain professionals are equipped to navigate the complexities of the global market with increased agility, resilience, and assurance.

Demand Planning No

Electronic Data Interchange No

Import / Export Management No

Inventory Management No

Order Fulfillment No

Order Management No

Sales & Operations Planning No

Shipping Management No

Supplier Management No

Transportation Management No

Warehouse Management No