ProVision for Carriers Features

• Private, secure "members only" network
• High-performance, reliable, scalable
• Customized member interface
• Intuitive navigation, easy-to-use and administer
• E-mail, chat and member communications
• Links to value-added Web sites
• Electronic payment and management reporting

ProVision for Carriers is a customized interface for the ProVision Network giving carriers instant, direct, online access to loads posted by national and regional shippers. ProVision for Carriers gives carriers convenient desktop access to perform and streamline business transactions such as searching for loads based on specific criteria such as; origin, destination or equipment. In addition, carriers can directly submit competitively priced bids on loads posted by shippers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Harness the Power of the ProVision Network

The ProVision Network is a powerful easy-to-use online knowledge base of information for transportation professionals. Unlike traditional Web-based products, ProVision serves as a private gateway for shippers, motor carriers and intermediaries to conduct business via a secure, fast and reliable Intranet application.

The ProVision Network is much more than a clearing house, bid board or load matching service. The network is designed using state-of-the-art technology providing an easy-to-use and administer, online platform for conducting business transactions.

Manage and Perform Business Transactions with Ease

ProVision for Carriers gives carriers instant access to a new electronic marketplace of freight transportation services. Using ProVision’s Web-like interface gives carriers the ability to navigate and conduct business transactions using only three primary function buttons to Find Shipments, View Submitted Bids, and View Shipments in Progress.

Just "Point-and-Click" to Find Shipments

The "Find Shipment" button allows carriers to search for loads on the ProVision network based on specific needs and criteria using an electronic template. The detailed, template allows carriers to search for shipments based on:

• Pickup date
• HazMat, Non-HazMat or All
• Equipment type
• Equipment size
• Origin and destination; city, state
• Search radius in miles

Using the unique electronic template format, carriers can save, create new or modify existing templates. Upon completing the template carriers simply click on the "Find Shipments" button automatically sending the request to the "available shipments database".

Search Far, Search Wide

ProVision’s powerful search engine filters and streamlines the search delivering only the shipments specific to the carriers needs. The ProVision Network automatically compiles and formats the available shipment information directly into the standard template.

The template forat makes it easy for carriers to quickly review the information and respond accordingly. By clicking on the system-generated job number carriers can view specific information about the shipment such as:

• Pickup, dlivery dates and location
• Specific description of cargo and value
• Equipment type, size, weight, and cubic measurement
• Type of packaging
• Specific handling instructions

Bid Directly on Available Shipments

After receiving available shipments from the ProVision Network, carriers can bid directly on those shipments that meet the specific criteria. Using the standard template for bidding, carriers simply complete the bid template providing the shipper with detailed cost information. The bid template also allows carriers to specify a total bid price and easily indicate assessorial fees, making the process more efficient.

Upon completing the bid template, the carrier simply clicks on the "Submit Bid" button, and the ProVision Network will send the bid directly to the shipper.

Review Bids and Directly Accept the Award

Using "Your Bids" button gives carriers the ability to view the status of bids. If a bid is awarded by the shipper, the carrier will be notified by the ProVision Network and can supplement either Fax or Pager notification as options.

Upon receiving an award, the carrier can simply review the specific details and either "Accept the Award" or "Decline the Award" by clicking on the respective buttons. If the carrier chooses to accept the award, the system will automatically generate a bar-coded printable "Delivery Order".

Carriers can also provide shippers with up-to-the-minute information on the status and progress of shipments in transit. Using the "In Progress" button, carriers can give shippers a status on the exact delivery time, provide additional information if the shipment is going to be delayed, or simply confirm delivery of the shipment.

ProVision for Carriers Benefits

• Electronic bid posting available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Ability to find shipments based on specific criteria and business needs
• Opportunity to find shipments electronically from national and regional shippers
• Bid on shipments directly, no third party required
• Opportunity to fill trucks fast with higher revenue loads and reloads
• Acquire new business without additional personnel costs
• Reduce load planning costs, better manage and balance lanes
• Fully disclosed GEN fee

"Members Only" Value-added Services

ProVision for Carriers gives carriers instant access to value-added business services such as:

• A ProVision E-mail address
• Links to value-added Web Sites
• User Profile Maintenance Screens
• Electronic Advertising
• Access to the ProVision Customer Care Center

ProVision E-mail, the Member Gateway for Streamlined Communications

Using the ProVision E-mail utility gives members the ability to communicate directly with other ProVision Members in a secure, private-user environment. The ProVision E-mail utility also gives members reduced communication costs, improved efficiency and instant access to a community of new business partners, vendors and customers.

Instant Links to Value-added World Wide Web Sites

ProVision Network members can instantly access information-rich, award winning World Wide Web Sites to receive valuable information and stay current on business or industry news and events, world news—even the weather.

Simply click on the "Services" button and select the Web Site of choice which will automatically pop-up in the ProVision interface screen. After "surfing" the Web Site, click on the ProVision Logo to return to the ProVision Network. ProVision Network members can access:

USA Today Online, brings world news, business information and events directly to members’ desktops via the ProVision Network.

Traffic World Online, the logistics news weekly brings ProVision Network members daily, weekly and up-to-the-minute stories on transportation and logistics.

Industry Net, the online information resource connecting business-to-business buyers and sellers provides ProVision Network members with information on products, services, industry news ad resources for business.

Trucking Technology Magazine Online, provides trucking industry news, analysis, events and information to ProVision Network members.

Mapquest Online, brings ProVision Network members instant access to maps, shortcuts and an interactive atlas.

Big Book, the online Yellow Pages, brings ProVision Network members a vast new resource of information.

The Weather Channel Online, provides ProVision Network members access to nationwide weather information including daily and weekly forecasts.

Update User Profiles Online as Often as you Like

The ProVision Network has management and maintenance functionality available by simply clicking on the "User Profile" button. Carrier administrators can easily add multiple users at their company location by accessing a user profile maintenance screens.

In addition, administrators can quickly compile a comprehensive list of current users or modify existing user profiles and access capabilities. This gives administrators a quick and simple method for managing and maintaining user access.

Electronic Advertising, Directly to Targeted Shipper Member

Carriers can advertise directly to a qualified targeted shipper audience. By completing the "Carrier Profile", carriers can provide shippers with specific company information to maximize exposure and give shippers a decision support tool for carrier selection. Advertising online will increase business opportunities while reducing costs currently used for traditional more expensive methods. The "Carrier Profile" allows carriers to provide shippers with such information as:

• Year Founded
• ICC Number
• Number of Employees
• Number of Trucks
• Number of Drivers
• Number of Owner, Operators
• HazMat Licensed
• Bonded
• Customs Bonded
• Previous Years Revenue
• Liability Insurance Amount
• Specific Geographic Regions Served

ProVision Management Reports

Obtain comprehensive management information about ProVision Network usage with no administrative hassles. With the click of a button, automatically print a detailed or a summary report covering all aspects of ProVision transactions. View reports by week, month or year.

Carriers can review completed jobs, bid amounts, freight routes and commodity specs in an instant. No fumbling with manual tracking. Let ProVision do the work by providing the power of information to guide future transportation decisions.

Instant Access to the ProVision Customer Care Center

Members can communicate with the ProVision Customer Care Center by simply using the ProVision E-mail utility or by calling the toll-free number, 800-968-4572. Our staff of trained professionals is available to assist members with fast, courteous service.

ProVision High-Capacity Network Connection

The ProVision High-Capacity Network Connection provides a dedicated connection to the ProVision Network for one computer or a Local Area Network (LAN). This access option requires a router, frame relay port capability and a leased line to provide the ultimate solution for high-volume activity throughout the day. Achieve maximum user productivity with the ProVision High-Capacity Network Connection.

Fast, Reliable Automated Freight Payment System

Carriers can take full advantage of the convenience of ProVision’s automated freight payment system. The state-of-the-art electronic payment system allows carriers to simplify and reduce the cost of invoice processing by eliminating the "paper". Electronic transactions are faster, more accurate and less costly than traditional methods.

No More Running On Empty

ProVision for Carriers is the solution for logistics and transportation needs. Carriers can quickly take advantage of reducing empty miles, obtaining higher quality revenue loads and reloads, expanding their customer base and improve the bottom line.

Maximizing asset utilization and exposure to new business opportunities gives carriers the ability take control of transportation costs, expand the opportunity to utilize a wide variety of national and regional shippers and reduce administrative processes and costs.

Take advantage of all the ProVision benefits today!

Call 800-968-4574, Ext. 501

ProVision for Carriers System Requirements:

• 486 or higher
• 8 Megabytes of RAM
• 12 Megabytes of free disk space
• 3.5 Floppy disk drive
• Modem connected to an outside analog phone line or LAN server with a modem
• Microsoft Windows 3.1, Win 95, Win NT 3.51 or 4.0

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