Transportation

Best POS Systems for Logistics Companies

Logistics companies need payment solutions for shipping charges, COD collections, and account customer billing. The right system handles varied payment terms, driver collections, and integrates with shipping/TMS software.

Common Challenges

COD collections
Account customer billing
Net terms management
Driver payment collection
Fuel surcharge calculations
Multi-shipment invoicing
Factoring integration

Must-Have Features

  • Invoice generation
  • Net terms support
  • Mobile payments for drivers
  • Customer accounts
  • ACH payments
  • Batch invoicing

Nice-to-Have Features

  • TMS integration
  • Factoring integration
  • Customer portal
  • Automated invoicing
  • Credit management

Frequently Asked Questions

How do logistics companies handle COD collections?

Equip drivers with mobile card readers (Square Reader, Clover Go). Customer pays at delivery, receipt sent via email/text. For cash COD, use driver collection logs and reconcile daily.

What about net-30 account customers?

Use invoicing software with payment terms (Square Invoices, QuickBooks). Send invoices with ACH payment links for lower fees. For larger operations, consider freight factoring for immediate payment on invoices.

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