Technology
Powered by 1896, the operating system for LTL
MeritSpan customers quote, book and track on 1896: one login for LTL, truckload, refrigerated LTL, final mile and international freight, backed by the same team you call.
The Operating System for LTL
See it work
Real screens from the platform. Pick a tab.
What you can do in 1896
Quote every mode
Enter the shipment once and see your options: LTL carriers side by side, truckload, refrigerated LTL, final mile and international.
Book in a few clicks
Choose the option that fits and book it. The bill of lading and shipping labels are ready to print.
Track without calling
Follow each shipment from pickup to delivery, with status updates and delivery documents in one place.
Control tower
Every open load across every mode on one screen, with late and at-risk shipments flagged before they become a problem.
Reports that answer questions
Spend, volume, on-time performance and transit by carrier and by lane, without building a spreadsheet.
Addresses and products on file
Save what you ship and where, so the next quote takes seconds and the details stay accurate.
Software and people, together
The platform handles routine shipments quickly. For the ones that are not routine, the person who knows your account is an email away, looking at the same screen you are.
Getting set up
- Tell us about your freight and we open your account
- We send sign-in links for you and your team
- Your addresses and products are loaded so your first quote is fast
Want to see it with your freight?
See live rates on screen now, or tell us about your freight and a person will reply.