Logistics, Dispatch & Courier Software Development
Dispatch, tracking, proof of delivery, rates, customer portals and warehouse workflows, built around how your trucking, courier or 3PL operation actually runs.
When whiteboards, spreadsheets and WhatsApp run dispatch
Many small and mid-size carriers, couriers and 3PLs run on a mix of a whiteboard, a spreadsheet, group chats and phone calls. It works until volume grows: jobs get double-booked, customers ring for updates, proof of delivery is a photo lost in someone's phone, and invoicing waits for paperwork.
Enterprise transport systems are built for large fleets and priced that way. Custom logistics software covers the workflows you actually run, such as bookings, dispatch, driver app, tracking, proof of delivery, rates, invoicing and customer portal, without paying for modules you will never use.
What we build
Dispatch and job board
Jobs created from bookings, assigned to drivers or vehicles, and tracked from pickup to delivery on one screen.
Driver mobile app
Job lists, navigation, status updates, signatures and photo proof of delivery, working with weak signal.
Customer portal and tracking
Customers book shipments, track them and download PODs and invoices without calling.
Rates, margins and invoicing
Customer and vendor rate cards, margins per job, and invoices raised as soon as a job is delivered.
Warehouse workflows
Receiving, put-away, picking and stock by location for 3PL and distribution operations.
Integrations
Accounting, carrier APIs, GPS and telematics, customer EDI or API feeds.
Off-the-shelf TMS or custom?
| Off-the-shelf TMS / WMS | Custom logistics software | |
|---|---|---|
| Best when | Standard workflows that match the product | Your service model, rates or customers need workflows a product handles badly |
| Cost model | Per truck, per user or per shipment fees | Build cost plus hosting and maintenance |
| Customer experience | Vendor-branded portal, if any | Your own branded portal and tracking |
Customs filing is usually best left to specialist platforms or brokers. A custom system can connect to them instead of rebuilding them.
How a logistics project runs
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Ride-along workflow review
We follow a job from booking to invoice and note every hand-off and delay.
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First release
Usually bookings, dispatch, driver app and proof of delivery.
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Pilot with a few drivers
Real jobs on the new system before full rollout.
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Portal, rates and integrations
Added in phases once the core is stable.
What it costs
DevGlim custom software projects start from $1,500. A focused dispatch and proof-of-delivery system is quoted from a written scope; driver apps, customer portals, rate engines and integrations are priced as separate phases so you can start small.
What you always get
- You own the source code, the data and the accounts the system runs on.
- A written scope with a price and timeline per phase before work starts.
- Working software to review at every milestone, not one reveal at the end.
- Documentation, so another team could maintain the system later.
Frequently asked questions
Is custom dispatch software worth it for a small trucking company?
It can be when off-the-shelf tools charge per truck for features you do not use, or cannot handle your rates and customers. For a very small, standard operation, a packaged product is often enough, and we will say so.
Can drivers use the app with a weak signal?
Yes. Driver apps can store updates, photos and signatures offline and sync when the connection returns.
Can customers track their own shipments?
Yes. A branded customer portal shows bookings, live status, proof of delivery and invoices.
Can it connect to our accounting and GPS systems?
Usually. We check the APIs of your accounting, telematics and carrier systems during scoping and only commit to integrations we have verified.
Have you built logistics software before?
Yes. Our work includes LogiTrack Pro, a supply chain tracking platform, a courier management system covering shipments, rates, margins and ledgers (shown in our demo video), and FoodFleet, a delivery platform with live order tracking.
Related guides and services
- API Integration — Connect the systems you already pay for, such as ecommerce, POS, accounting, CRM, payments and messaging, so orders, stock and customer data move on their own instead of being re-keyed.
- Custom ERP — Connect inventory, finance, procurement, and production into one system built around your actual operations.
- LogiTrack Pro: supply chain tracking and route optimisation
- Video: courier management software demo
- Fleet operations software: visibility and dispatch
- FoodFleet: delivery platform with live order tracking
Pricing
Custom software projects from $1,500
Final pricing depends on features, integrations, design complexity and project requirements. Complex projects are quoted based on scope.
Courier Management Software Demo
Watch a complete courier management software demo covering shipments, customer and vendor rates, margins, payments, ledgers, branches, roles and reporting.
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