Freight Audit and Payment Capabilities for TMS

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Freight Audit and Payment Capabilities for TMS

Describes Softeon Freight Audit + Payment system for parcel, LTL, and truckload modes with automated three-way matching and overcharge detection.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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The document outlines how Softeon Freight Audit + Payment replaces third-party audit services by performing automated rating and audit across dozens of attributes and accessorials. It supports SKU-level revenue and cost allocation, shipment tracking, KPI analytics, and margin management for 3PLs. The solution identifies carrier billing errors that typically represent 2-3% of freight spend and enables internal recovery processes.

Key takeaways

Automates freight bill audit for parcel, LTL, and truckload using three-way match of shipment, POD, and carrier invoice data

Detects overcharges and accessorial errors representing 2-3% of total freight spend without third-party audit firms

Allocates freight costs to SKU level for accurate COGS calculation and margin visibility

Provides shipment tracking, carrier performance KPIs, and detailed spend analytics

Includes 3PL revenue margin management tool to monitor buy-sell freight costs against target margins

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