Integration

CRST (Capacity Solutions)

Cedar Rapids asset carrier whose Capacity Solutions division brokers freight to third-party carriers. CRST loads you are approved to haul appear in Load Hub under your CRST carrier account, matched to your auto-search, ready for a bid or booking request.

CRST is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa asset carrier. Its Capacity Solutions division brokers long haul, regional, drayage and power-only freight to a network CRST puts at more than 30,000 transportation service providers, with a carrier login at capacity.crst.com. Connected to Load Hub, the CRST loads your account can see sit in the same table as loads from your inbox and freight exchanges. The dispatcher who holds the CRST login usually turns it on.

What teams use it for

Cover a Midwest lane with one auto-search

A truck unloads in Des Moines on Monday and needs a load toward Chicago by Wednesday. The dispatcher sets an auto-search in Load Hub: Des Moines to Chicago, dry van, pickup Tuesday, up to 20,000 kg. Load Hub reads the CRST loads the carrier's Capacity Solutions account is entitled to see and checks each new one against the search. A match sends a notification with lane, dates, equipment and the rate shown on the load. The search stays on for every truck that lands in Des Moines.

Put power-only loads in front of the right truck

CRST brokers power-only moves alongside regular truckload. A fleet with tractors free between dedicated runs sets a second auto-search: power-only, Kansas City area, any day this week. Load Hub matches CRST loads to that search and notifies the dispatcher. He checks the trailer pickup location against the tractor's position and decides in Load Hub whether to bid or book.

Bid through the digital worker at your number

When a CRST load is priced below what the lane needs, the dispatcher types his rate. The digital worker submits the bid under the carrier's CRST account and records it on the load. A CRST counter lands on the same load, so the offer, the counter and his reply sit in one thread and he answers from there.

Book with your confirmation

If the posted rate works, the dispatcher taps book. The digital worker sends the booking request to CRST under the carrier's account, and the booking is final after the dispatcher confirms in Load Hub. When CRST confirms, the load turns to booked with pickup, delivery and reference numbers. The dispatcher assigns the driver and shares the stop details.

Run the load in CRST's portal, keep the file in Load Hub

Check calls, status updates and the POD go through CRST's channels: the Capacity Solutions portal and your CRST rep. Load Hub keeps the email thread with the rep on the load. For a delayed pickup, the digital worker sends the update from the load after the dispatcher confirms the text. After delivery, the dispatcher attaches the POD to the load in Load Hub so the invoice goes out with the right document.

How it fits your stack

Your CRST carrier account stays the account of record. Onboarding happens on CRST's side first: carrier setup and compliance sit with CRST Capacity Solutions before any load is visible. Cargofy reads the CRST loads your account is entitled to see and sends bids or booking requests through it. You confirm every booking. Cargofy does not send status updates, PODs or invoices into CRST's systems. Your Load Hub data is stored in the EU (Frankfurt).

Who it is for

Fleets of 2 to 100 trucks and owner-operators with their own authority, running dry van, regional and power-only lanes across the United States. Not for contractors leased to CRST, who use a separate CRST load board. Best fit if CRST Capacity Solutions gives you loads every week.

What our customers achieved

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Rules

Eligibility, rate limits, lane restrictions.

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Channels

Call, WhatsApp, email, API.

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Approvals

Who signs off, and when.

Enterprise grade security

Your data stays yours. Built with privacy-first architecture for regulated industries.

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Enterprise access controls

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Independently audited

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Full Compliance

GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA ready

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Encryption

AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What freight teams want to know before putting AI to work.

What parts of freight procurement can Cargofy automate?

Cargofy can support carrier sourcing, outreach, follow-up, bid collection, comparison, and the next approved execution step. The exact level of automation depends on the rules and approval modes configured by your team.

Does Cargofy communicate directly with carriers?

The intended workflow supports coordinated communication across phone, email, and messaging. Specific channels and integrations should be confirmed during implementation.

Can our team approve a carrier before booking?

Yes. The workflow can be designed around human approval, predefined execution rules, or a combination of both.

How does Cargofy compare bids?

Yes. The workflow can be designed around human approval, predefined execution rules, or a combination of both.

How does Cargofy compare bids?

Cargofy brings carrier responses into one structured view so your team can compare rate, timing, requirements, and carrier fit before making a decision.

Can we start with one lane or facility?

The recommended rollout is to begin with a focused workflow, validate the operating rules, and expand after the team is comfortable with the process

Will Cargofy replace our current systems?

Cargofy is intended to connect procurement work across your existing operational environment. The exact implementation depends on the systems and integrations already used by your team.

How are actions and decisions recorded?

The proposed workflow keeps carrier communication, bid updates, approvals, and execution steps connected to the load. Confirm the exact audit-history behavior before publication.

How long does implementation take?

Implementation depends on the workflow, integrations, and level of automation required. Book a demo to define the right starting point for your team.

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