Why Compass Is the Freight Data Tool Logistics Teams Actually Want to Use
May 14, 2025 8:02:00 AM Ryan Williams 3 min read

Smarter Freight Management. Real-time insights. Verified Cost Savings
Managing freight in today’s complex supply chain environment comes with overflowing spreadsheets, endless invoice audits, unreliable carrier performance, and no clear view into where your money’s going.
That’s where Compass Transportation Intelligence excels. Offered exclusively by Williams & Associates, Compass is a modern freight data management system built to simplify, streamline, and save. Here’s 6 reason logistics managers and freight auditors are turning to Compass to get the job done smarter:
1. Freight Spend Visibility That Actually Helps You Save
Overspending on freight? You're not alone. Compass gives you detailed freight spend analysis that shows exactly where your transportation dollars are going—and more importantly, where you can cut back. Whether it’s through shipment consolidation, smarter routing, or negotiating better rates with carriers, Compass puts those opportunities in plain sight.
With Compass, it’s not just data. It’s actionable insight.
2. Real-Time Transportation Visibility You Can Count On
Delays, disruptions, missed ETAs—if you can’t see it, you can’t fix it. Compass delivers real-time shipment tracking across your supply chain. You’ll get up-to-the-minute updates on load location, status, and delivery times—so you’re never guessing and always ready to respond.
Modern logistics is fast-paced. Your freight visibility software should be, too.
3. Automated Freight Invoice Auditing (Without the Headaches)
Still manually checking invoices line-by-line? Compass automates the process, cross-checking billing against your contracted rates and flagging any errors. That means faster audits, fewer mistakes, and better confidence in your freight payments.
Automated freight audit tools like this can save you serious time—and catch costly discrepancies before they hit your bottom line.
4. Track Carrier Performance Without the Spreadsheets
When carriers underperform, your supply chain pays the price. With Compass, you can easily track and compare carrier KPIs like on-time delivery rates, transit delays, and damage claims. It’s a data-backed way to keep your best carriers and drop the rest.
Because guessing who’s reliable shouldn’t be part of your logistics strategy.
5. Get the Right Freight Data, Right When You Need It
Let’s face it: logistics teams are drowning in data. Compass simplifies it all with custom dashboards and easy-to-read reports that deliver the insights you need—without the fluff. Whether you’re pulling monthly metrics or drilling into a late shipment, it’s all at your fingertips.
No more data overwhelm. Just clear, useful information.
6. Trusted by Real Users
At the end of the day, the best endorsement comes from the people using it. Williams & Associates clients rave about Compass for its clean interface, accurate analytics, and practical time-saving features.
Ready to Take Control of Your Freight Data?
If you're looking for a freight data technology solution that does more than just collect numbers, Compass is built for you. From freight cost control and real-time visibility to automated auditing and carrier management, Compass delivers the tools you need to run a smarter, more efficient operation.
- Optimize freight spend
- Gain visibility into every shipment
- Streamline invoice audits
- Improve carrier accountability
- Make data-driven logistics decisions faster
Get a freight data management system that actually works for you.

Ryan Williams
As the CEO and a third-generation Williams & Associates family leader, Ryan brings extensive experience collaborating with partners in supply chain networks, finance, operations and IT, both internationally and domestically. He’s worked with freight carriers and customers to establish KPIs and develop carrier scorecards, as well as performing time-sensitive analyses to prioritize workload and identify risks to improve performance. Ryan was a sculpture and graphic design fine arts major and enjoys bringing his creative side to the transportation industry.