Payment Processing Built for Logistics Operations
Freight invoice payments, fleet fuel cards, and B2B payment automation — designed for shipping companies, freight brokers, and logistics providers who move on tight margins.
Logistics companies handle complex B2B payment flows: freight invoices with variable amounts, fuel surcharges, accessorial fees, and multi-party payments between shippers, carriers, and brokers. PaySec provides invoice-based payment collection, ACH for large freight payments, and Level II/III data processing that qualifies for lower interchange rates on commercial and corporate cards. Our platform integrates with transportation management systems so payments reconcile against load numbers and BOLs automatically.
Common Logistics Payment Challenges
A Closer Look at Logistics Payment Pain Points
Slow Payment Cycles in Freight
The logistics industry runs on net-30 and net-60 payment terms as standard practice, but the costs of operating a trucking or freight brokerage business don't wait. Drivers need to be paid weekly. Fuel costs hit the moment the truck leaves the yard. Insurance premiums, maintenance, and lease payments come due on a fixed schedule regardless of whether shippers have paid their invoices. This cash flow gap forces many carriers and brokers to turn to freight factoring companies, which purchase unpaid invoices at a discount — typically charging 3-5% of the invoice face value. On a $15,000 load, that's $450-$750 lost to factoring fees, money that comes directly out of already-thin operating margins. Over the course of a year, a mid-sized carrier factoring $2 million in receivables could be losing $60,000-$100,000. PaySec's online payment links, automated invoice reminders, and ACH payment options are designed to accelerate shipper payments and reduce dependence on factoring by making it easy for shippers to pay faster.
High Processing Fees on Large Freight Invoices
A single truckload shipment can generate an invoice anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000 or more, and partial or multi-stop loads, heavy haul, and specialized freight push invoices even higher. When shippers pay these invoices by corporate credit card — which is increasingly common as companies chase card rebates and centralize spend management — the carrier or broker absorbs percentage-based processing fees that can be devastating at these dollar amounts. At a standard 2.5-3.0% rate, a $25,000 freight invoice costs $625-$750 in processing fees alone. Multiply that across hundreds of loads per month and the numbers become staggering. Many logistics companies respond by refusing card payments entirely, but this creates friction with shippers who prefer or mandate card-based payment. PaySec solves this with flat-fee ACH processing for high-value invoices and Level II/III data optimization that significantly reduces interchange rates on the corporate card payments you do accept, so you can offer payment flexibility without destroying your margins.
Manual Invoice Reconciliation Across Hundreds of Loads
Freight billing is inherently complex. Every load has a unique combination of identifiers — load number, BOL number, PRO number, PO number — and invoices often include base linehaul charges plus accessorial fees for detention, lumper services, fuel surcharges, and reweighs. When payments arrive, matching them to the correct invoice and load record requires cross-referencing multiple data points across separate systems. A shipper might pay three invoices in a single ACH transfer with a vague remittance reference, or a payment might arrive weeks after the invoice was sent with no clear identifying information. Accounting teams at logistics companies routinely spend 10-20 hours per week manually reconciling payments to loads, chasing down discrepancies, and updating records across their TMS and accounting software. PaySec eliminates this burden by tying every payment to a specific invoice and load number at the point of collection. When a shipper pays through a PaySec payment link, the system automatically records which invoice was paid, updates the load record, and syncs the payment status to your TMS and accounting platform.
Missing Level II/III Data Qualification
Logistics companies process a disproportionately high volume of corporate purchasing card and fleet card transactions — these are the cards that shippers, 3PLs, and corporate accounts use to pay freight invoices. What most logistics companies don't realize is that these commercial card types are designed to qualify for significantly lower interchange rates when the merchant submits enhanced transaction data known as Level II and Level III data. Level II data includes tax amounts and customer reference codes. Level III data adds line-item detail including commodity codes, item descriptions, quantities, and freight amounts. When this data is submitted correctly, interchange rates on commercial cards can drop by 0.5-1.0% per transaction compared to standard consumer card rates. On a $20,000 freight invoice paid by purchasing card, that's $100-$200 in savings on a single transaction. Most payment processors used by logistics companies either don't support Level II/III submission or require manual data entry that makes it impractical. PaySec automatically captures and submits Level II/III data on every qualifying transaction, ensuring you receive the lowest possible interchange rates without any additional work.
Fragmented Payment Methods Across the Supply Chain
The logistics supply chain involves multiple parties — shippers, carriers, brokers, 3PLs, owner-operators — and each has different payment preferences and requirements. Shippers increasingly pay by corporate card to earn rebates and simplify their AP processes. Carriers prefer ACH because it avoids percentage-based fees on large payments. Brokers often receive card payments from shippers but need to pay carriers via ACH or wire transfer. Owner-operators may want quick pay by direct deposit. Managing this mix of payment methods typically requires separate systems: a card processing terminal or gateway, a separate ACH origination platform, wire transfer through the bank, and manual check processing for the holdouts. Each system has its own login, its own reporting, its own fee structure, and its own reconciliation process. The result is a fragmented payment infrastructure that creates extra work for accounting teams, obscures cash flow visibility, and introduces errors when data must be manually transferred between systems. PaySec consolidates all payment methods — credit cards, corporate cards, purchasing cards, ACH, and wire transfers — into a single platform with unified reporting, automated reconciliation, and one consolidated deposit.
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How PaySec Solves Logistics Payment Problems
Freight Invoice Payments
Send payment links tied to specific load numbers and BOLs. Shippers pay by card or ACH, and payments automatically match to the correct invoice and shipment record.
Level II/III Data Processing
Automatically passes line-item detail, tax amounts, and PO numbers with transactions. Qualifies corporate and purchasing card payments for lower interchange rates — saving 0.5-1.0% per transaction.
Multi-Method Acceptance
Accept credit cards, corporate cards, purchasing cards, ACH, and wire transfers — all through one platform. Shippers and carriers pay however they prefer.
Automated Recurring Billing
Set up recurring charges for contracted lanes, monthly fleet services, or storage fees. Automatic invoicing and payment collection on your schedule.
ACH for Large Invoices
Process high-value freight payments via ACH at a flat per-transaction fee instead of percentage-based card rates. Ideal for five- and six-figure invoices common in logistics.
TMS Integration & Reporting
Connects with McLeod, TMW, MercuryGate, and other TMS platforms. Payments tie to load numbers, and reporting shows aging, collections, and cash flow in real time.
Real-World Use Cases
Regional Freight Broker
Scenario: A Midwest freight brokerage manages 200+ carrier relationships and brokers $3 million in loads monthly. They receive card payments from shippers but pay carriers on net-30 terms. Reconciling payments across carrier settlements, shipper invoices, and accessorial charges takes their accounting team 15+ hours per week.
PaySec Solution: PaySec's load-linked payment system ties every shipper payment to the corresponding load number and carrier settlement. Level II/III processing reduces interchange on the 60% of payments made by corporate card, saving over $8,000 monthly. Automated payment matching cuts reconciliation time to under 3 hours per week.
Last-Mile Delivery Fleet
Scenario: A last-mile delivery company operates 50 vehicles making 500+ deliveries daily across a metro area. They handle a mix of COD (cash on delivery) and prepaid orders, with drivers collecting payments in the field via mobile card readers and cash. Tracking driver-collected payments and reconciling them to delivery manifests is chaotic.
PaySec Solution: PaySec equips drivers with mobile card readers that tie each payment to the specific delivery and route. Real-time syncing means the office sees every payment the moment it's collected. End-of-day driver settlements are automated, and COD vs. prepaid reporting is consolidated into a single dashboard.
3PL Warehouse & Fulfillment
Scenario: A third-party logistics provider operates 200,000 sq ft of warehouse space and fulfills orders for 40 eCommerce brands. They bill clients monthly for storage fees plus per-order fulfillment charges. Each client has different billing terms, rate cards, and payment preferences. Generating and collecting on 40 unique invoices monthly is labor-intensive.
PaySec Solution: PaySec automates recurring invoicing for each client with customized rate schedules. Clients receive itemized invoices showing storage, pick-and-pack, and shipping charges, with a one-click payment link. ACH auto-pay enrollment reduces collection effort, and automated late-payment reminders keep DSO under control.
Integrations & Compatibility
TMS & Dispatch
- McLeod LoadMaster
- TMW Suite
- MercuryGate
- Aljex
- Tai TMS
Accounting & ERP
- QuickBooks
- Sage
- NetSuite
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Acumatica
Fleet & Fuel
- WEX
- Comdata
- EFS
- Fuelman
- KeepTruckin (Motive)
Payment Hardware
- Warehouse kiosk terminals
- Mobile card readers for drivers
- Wireless fleet terminals
- Countertop office terminals
Projected ROI for Logistics Merchants
Per transaction on corporate and purchasing card payments processed through logistics
Automated payment-to-load matching eliminates manual BOL reconciliation
Flat ACH fee vs. percentage-based card fees on $10K+ freight invoices
Online payment links and automated reminders accelerate collection on net-30/60 terms
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“Level II/III processing alone saved us over $40,000 a year on corporate card transactions. We should have switched to PaySec years ago.”
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CFO, Freight Brokerage
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