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Shipper-Carrier Direct Commitment Pool

A managed capacity reservation service where shippers and brokers pre-commit to minimum monthly volumes (e.g., 50 loads/month) and pay a monthly membership fee + per-load surcharge. In return, they get guaranteed access to a curated network of 200–500 pre-vetted, financially stable carriers who commit capacity slots in advance. Shippers see rejection rates drop from 40% to <5% because carriers know demand is predictable; carriers get revenue certainty and can plan hiring/maintenance.

SERVICE

64 weeks • 70% confidence

Value Proposition

Eliminates the rejection crisis by converting spot-market volatility into predictable bilateral commitments. Shippers stop losing revenue to missed deadlines; carriers stop chasing spot rates and can hire/retain drivers. Beats load boards because it's not a matching layer—it's a supply-locking mechanism.

Target Audience

Mid-market shippers (500–5,000 monthly loads) and freight brokers managing recurring lanes (e.g., regional distributors, 3PLs, food/beverage logistics)

Key Features

Monthly commitment contracts (shipper + carrier) with volume minimums and rate locks
Carrier financial vetting (credit checks, insurance verification, safety ratings) to ensure reliability
Dedicated account manager per shipper to manage load allocation and carrier performance
And more, with full implementation detail...

Tech Stack

Airtable or Postgres database for commitment tracking (volumes, rates, load assignments) Zapier or custom API for integration with shipper TMS (transportation management systems) and carrier dispatch systems Stripe for billing/payouts Slack/email for account manager workflows and shipper/carrier communication

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Original Problem

Freight brokers and shippers cannot secure truck capacity for shipments, facing 4x higher rejection rates

Shippers and freight brokers are experiencing unprecedented load rejections as trucking capacity exits the market faster than it can be replenished. With carriers rejecting loads at four times normal rates despite stable shipping volumes, companies cannot reliably move freight, causing delays, missed deadlines, and revenue loss. Current capacity matching systems fail because the fundamental supply problem—driver shortages, escalating costs, and regulatory barriers—makes available trucks scarce regardless of pricing or platform efficiency.

Score: 47.0% • 1 demand signal

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