For Freight Brokers

Track any load in real time.
Vet any carrier in seconds.

ESSE gives freight brokers ELD-sourced live tracking, instant FMCSA safety verification, fraud detection, digital rate confirmations with e-signature, and direct integration with C.H. Robinson, Echo, Coyote, and 500+ other broker networks — free through 2026.

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60s
ELD tracking update rate
< 30s
Carrier safety lookup
500+
Rate con formats supported
100%
ELD-sourced GPS (not phone)
Unlike MacroPoint which requires carriers to install separate software, ESSE tracking works natively through ERETH ELD — carriers already connected have zero additional setup.
Broker Workflow
Every step of the broker workflow. One platform.
1
Carrier Vetting Before You Book
Search any carrier by MC number or company name. Get instant FMCSA safety data, insurance status, operating authority verification, safety rating, and fraud risk score. Know before you tender.
2
Send Rate Confirmation
Generate a digital rate confirmation from your rate con template. Carrier receives it by email, reviews it in their ESSE Portal, and e-signs with legally binding digital signature — GPS-verified location recorded at time of signing.
3
Real-Time Load Tracking
Once the load is dispatched, get a shareable tracking link. Share with your shipper customer for live visibility. ELD-sourced position updated every 60 seconds — no driver phone required.
4
Automated Status Notifications
Configure automatic notifications at pickup, in-transit, arrival at delivery, and POD upload. Your customers get updates without you making a single check call.
5
Exception Alerts
Get alerted instantly when a truck hasn't moved in 2+ hours (potential breakdown), when driver's HOS is running low, or when a load is at risk of missing the delivery window.
6
POD and Document Management
Drivers upload POD from the ESSE Driver App. Documents automatically linked to the load. Download anytime, share with shipper or factoring company instantly.
All Broker Tools
Everything a freight broker needs.
LIVE
📍
ELD-Sourced Live Tracking
Real GPS position from ERETH ELD every 60 seconds. Not phone GPS, not driver check-ins. Actual engine-connected telemetry from the vehicle ECM.
60s updatesELD nativeNo driver inputShareable linkGeofence alerts
LIVE
🛡
FMCSA Safety Lookup
Instant carrier safety check via FMCSA SAFER database. Operating authority status, safety rating, insurance verification, and out-of-service percentage — all in one lookup.
FMCSA SAFERAuthority statusSafety ratingInsurance verifyOOS history
LIVE
✍️
E-Sign Rate Confirmations
AI parses your rate confirmation PDF automatically. Carrier reviews load details in ESSE Portal and signs digitally — legally binding with GPS location, timestamp, and IP address recorded.
PDF parsingE-signatureGPS verifiedLegal bindingAudit trail
IN DEV
🔍
Carrier Fraud Detection
Cross-reference carrier MC numbers against known double-brokering databases, fraud registries, and suspicious phone number patterns. Flag carriers with mismatched identities before you tender a load.
Double broker detectionIdentity verificationPhone verificationIn Development
LIVE
🔔
Automated Shipper Updates
Set automated notifications at key milestones — pickup, in transit, arrival, delivery, POD upload. Your shipper customers get real-time updates without check calls.
Pickup alertDelivery alertPOD notificationEmailSMS
LIVE
⚠️
Exception & Delay Alerts
Instant alerts when something goes wrong — truck stopped 2+ hours, HOS limit approaching, load at risk of missing delivery window. Handle exceptions before they become customer complaints.
Stop detectionHOS alertsDelivery riskBreakdown flag
LIVE
🤖
Rate Con AI Parser
Carriers on ESSE upload your rate confirmation PDF. AI extracts all load details automatically — origin, destination, rate, stops, equipment, dates. Load created instantly with no manual entry.
Any broker formatC.H. RobinsonEchoCoyote500+ brokers
Q3 2026
🔗
Direct Broker API Integration
Coming Q3 2026: direct API connections with C.H. Robinson Navisphere, Echo Global, Coyote Logistics, Uber Freight, and Convoy. Accept tenders, update load status, and send tracking data without leaving ESSE.
NavisphereEchoCoyoteUber FreightQ3 2026
Q3 2026
📊
DAT & Load Board Integration
Coming Q3 2026: post loads to DAT and Truckstop.com directly from ESSE. See available capacity, post your freight, and match with verified carriers — all without switching platforms.
DAT postingTruckstop.comRate ViewCarrier matchQ3 2026
E-Signature Deep Dive
Digital rate cons that hold up in court.
ESSE's e-signature system is not just a checkbox. Every signature is cryptographically signed, GPS-verified, and timestamped — creating an audit trail that protects both brokers and carriers in disputes.
How ESSE E-Sign Works
Broker sends rate confirmation PDF to carrier
Carrier opens rate con in ESSE Portal — all load details visible
ESSE captures: GPS location of signer, IP address, device type, timestamp
Carrier signs using finger, mouse, or typed signature
Signature cryptographically hashed — any document change invalidates it
Signed document emailed to both parties automatically
Original unsigned and signed version stored in document vault
COMING: Integration with DocuSign for external parties (Q4 2026)
RATE CONFIRMATION — Load #RC-2847291
SIGNED
Broker
C.H. Robinson
Load #
2847291
Origin
Chicago, IL 60601 · Pickup: Apr 22 2026 08:00
Destination
Memphis, TN 38103 · Delivery: Apr 23 2026 16:00
Rate · Equipment
$1,850.00 · Dry Van 53ft
John Martinez
Signed Apr 21, 2026 14:32 EST · Chicago, IL (verified GPS) · IP: 192.168.x.x · SHA-256: a7f3...
vs MacroPoint & TT Tracking
Why brokers are switching from MacroPoint to ESSE.
FeatureESSEMacroPointTT Tracking Tools
Tracking sourceELD-native (60s)ELD + phone GPSPhone GPS primarily
Carrier setup requiredZero (ELD auto-tracks)Carrier must install appCarrier must install app
PriceFree through 2026$$$$ per month$$-$$$ per month
Rate con e-signature✓ Built-in✗✗
Carrier fraud detection✓ (In Development)✗✗
FMCSA safety lookup✓~ Via integration~ Via integration
POD management✓✗✗
AI rate con parsing✓✗✗
Broker API integrationComing Q3 2026✓~
DAT integrationComing Q3 2026✓~
Detention time tracking✓~~
Exception management✓✓~
Shipper customer portal✓ (In Development)✓✗
✓ Full   ~ Partial   ✗ Not available  ·  MacroPoint pricing not publicly listed — enterprise quotes required
Connect your brokerage to ESSE. Free through 2026.
Get ELD-sourced tracking, carrier vetting, e-sign rate cons, and exception management — at zero cost. Contact us to get your brokerage connected.
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