ASAF
Freight exchange platform + driver app
A freight exchange where shippers post loads, carriers bid on them, and ASAF sits in between as the forwarder. A web app for the companies, an admin panel for the ASAF team, and the ASAF Driver app for drivers. We designed, built and run all of it.
Tech stack
PostgreSQL
Next.js
React Native
Node.js
Google Cloud
Docker
CloudflareThe challenge
Organising a load today usually happens over phone, email and paper: quotes from several carriers, back-and-forth with the driver, a photo of the CMR somewhere in a message thread. ASAF wanted a system where a load can be followed from posting to payout, and where the driver has a tool of their own, not just the office.
What we delivered
- Web app for shippers and carriers: multi-stop load posting, bidding, chat, ratings
- Admin panel for approving companies, handling complaints and running payouts
- ASAF Driver mobile app for iOS and Android
- Backend and cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud, with monitoring and automated tests
The solution
Bidding with a clear fee
The carrier enters their own price; the total is that price plus the forwarding fee. Before bidding, they can see what offers are already in.
Tracking from the driver's phone
During a job the app sends a position every 5 minutes. At each stop the driver confirms arrival and uploads photos and the CMR, and the next stop only unlocks after that.
Less manual admin
AI reads the data off uploaded carrier invoices, translates chat messages in one click, and flags anyone trying to share a phone number or email to go around the platform.
Measurable results
languages across web and app
GPS position update during a job
apps on one shared backend
From load posting to payout in one system
The shipper, the carrier, the driver and the ASAF team all see the same load, each in their own app. Instead of phone calls and paper, every step happens in the system and can be looked up later.