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How to Streamline Freight Invoice Auditing and Cut Costs with the Right Technology

Written by Ryan Williams | Apr 23, 2024 4:07:31 PM

Let’s face it—reviewing freight invoices line by line is no one’s idea of a productive day. The endless fuel surcharges, reclassification fees, liftgate charges, and carrier contract fine print can overwhelm even the most seasoned logistics pro. And when you're shipping at scale, all it takes is a few unnoticed overcharges to throw off your entire transportation budget.

If your team is drowning in paperwork or manually checking carrier invoices against contracts, you're not just wasting time—you’re likely leaving money on the table.

 

The Freight Audit Fix You Didn’t Know You Needed

This is where technology changes the game. With automated freight invoice auditing, you can quickly verify that every charge matches your contracted rate. No more spreadsheets. No more chasing down approvals. Just clean, accurate billing—and more time back in your day.

At Williams & Associates, we work with freight cost managers, logistics directors, and CFOs every day who all share the same pain points: invoice errors, slow processing, and no clear picture of where the money is going. The good news? There’s a better way.

Here’s How It Works

Instead of reacting to billing mistakes after they’ve drained your budget, our freight audit system catches discrepancies before you pay. Whether it’s an incorrect freight class, a missing discount, or a mystery accessorial fee, we flag it, fix it, and fight for reimbursement if needed.

But it’s not just about saving money—it’s also about control. Our system allocates charges accurately across your departments and projects using customized GL coding, so finance knows exactly where every shipping dollar is going. And with real-time reporting and dashboards, you can spot trends, monitor carrier performance, and make smarter logistics decisions faster.

Technology + People = Real Results

Of course, great software is only half the story. What sets us apart is our people. You get a dedicated team who not only understands the technology but knows the transportation industry inside and out. We handle the communication with carriers, the follow-ups, the back-and-forth—so you don’t have to.

And when you need help navigating a freight claim or decoding a rate dispute, we’re right there with you, not hiding behind a help desk or ticket system.

The Bottom Line: Less Work, More Savings

Companies that switch to our audit services typically recover 78% of billing errors we catch—and that’s before you factor in the time saved by not having your team sort through every line item manually. You’ll move from reactive to proactive, from guesswork to data-driven decisions, and from costly errors to cleaner, more efficient billing.

Ready to Take the Complexity Out of Freight Auditing?

If you're looking to reduce freight spend, gain better visibility, and get some sanity back in your logistics process, we’re ready to help. Our freight audit and payment solutions are built to make your life easier—and your transportation budget leaner.

Let’s streamline your invoice process and put your money back where it belongs.
Contact Williams & Associates today to schedule a consultation.