From Chaos to Clarity: How Brokers Are Fixing Settlements with Alvys

Managing carrier settlements has long been one of the most tedious and error-prone processes in freight operations. For many brokers, it involves juggling spreadsheets, manually tracking invoices, and dealing with constant back-and-forth between carriers and accounting teams. These inefficiencies don’t just slow down operations—they create cash flow challenges, delay payments, and strain carrier relationships.

Alvys Carrier Settlements is helping brokers take control of their payment processes by bringing everything into one system. No more disconnected tools, no more guesswork—just a structured, efficient way to handle settlements.

The Problem: Why Traditional Settlement Processes Are Failing

Most brokers handle settlements in one of two ways:

1. Spreadsheets and Manual Tracking – A time-consuming process that leads to lost data, incorrect payments, and missed deadlines.
2. Disjointed Accounting and TMS Systems – Settlements are managed in one system, while operations live in another, causing sync issues, duplicate entries, and payment delays.
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The result? Errors, inefficiencies, and carriers left waiting on payments.

The Solution: Bringing Settlements Into Your TMS

Brokers using Alvys Carrier Settlements are seeing a dramatic shift in how they manage payments. By handling settlements within the same system where they manage their loads, they gain:

• A Single System for Operations and Payments – No more switching between spreadsheets and external accounting platforms. Everything happens in one place.
• SuperSettle View for Better Accuracy – Cross-reference trip details, accessorials, and payables in one screen before approving payments.
• Automated Syncing with Accounting – Settlements flow directly into your accounting system, reducing duplicate work and manual errors.
• Approval and Dispute Management – Approve, revert, or dispute settlements with a full audit trail, keeping payments accurate and transparent.
• Factoring and Carrier Payment Flexibility – Generate and send settlement statements to carriers and factoring companies with just a few clicks.
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How It Works: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough

1. View Open Settlements

From the Carrier Settlements dashboard in Alvys, brokers can instantly see all open payables. Filters allow users to sort by carrier, date, or trip number, making it easy to find outstanding payments.

2. Review and Approve

Each settlement ties directly to trip details, showing linehaul, accessorials, and supporting documents. Brokers can review, edit, and approve payments in bulk or one by one.

3. Generate and Send Statements

Once approved, Alvys generates a settlement statement for each carrier. Statements can be emailed directly to the carrier or factoring company for quick processing.

4. Sync with Accounting

Approved settlements are automatically sent to your accounting system, ensuring that financial records are accurate and up to date.

5. Revert or Dispute if Needed

If an issue is found, brokers can revert a settlement to an open status or log a dispute, keeping records clear and organized.

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Why This Matters

Bringing settlements into Alvys means fewer errors, faster payments, and better relationships with carriers. Brokers who have made the switch report:

• 50% reduction in time spent processing settlements
• Fewer payment disputes and improved cash flow management
• Stronger carrier partnerships thanks to accurate, on-time payments

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Take the Next Step

If you’re still managing settlements manually or in a separate system, it’s time to rethink your process. Moving settlements into Alvys isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about creating a smarter, more reliable way to manage payments.

Want to see it in action? Reach out to your Alvys representative to learn more.

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