What eTIMS Billing Software does for a transport broker
eTIMS billing files a compliant tax invoice with KRA on every sale, with no manual entry. For a transport broker, the value shows up exactly where the work is hardest.
Transport brokers track available loads, carrier assignments, commission calculations and settlements. Transport broker margins come from commission on matched loads.
Shippers and carriers expect transparent matching and fair commission. Veira handles that as part of the same sale, so compliance is not a separate evening job.
Transport Brokers run differently, and the software should too
A generic till misses the details that decide whether a transport broker makes money. These are the ones that matter:
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The daily reality
Matching loads to carriers. eTIMS Billing Software built for a transport broker turns that into a number you can act on, and you also issue a KRA compliant eTIMS invoice on every sale.
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Where the margin leaks
Commission tracking and payments. eTIMS Billing Software built for a transport broker turns that into a number you can act on, and you also queue invoices offline and submit when reconnected.
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What slows the counter
Dispute resolution. eTIMS Billing Software built for a transport broker turns that into a number you can act on, and you also keep a clean audit trail you can export in one click.
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What buyers expect
Customer communication. eTIMS Billing Software built for a transport broker turns that into a number you can act on, and you also give registered buyers the invoice they need to claim input VAT.
What to look for in eTIMS Billing Software for a transport broker
- eTIMS filing built in, not a separate fee. This matters for a transport broker because of matching loads to carriers.
- Offline queueing so an outage does not stop billing. This matters for a transport broker because of commission tracking and payments.
- An exportable audit trail. This matters for a transport broker because of dispute resolution.
- Support that handles KRA onboarding with you. This matters for a transport broker because of customer communication.
A notebook and a basic till, or Veira
| Notebook or basic till | Veira | |
|---|---|---|
| Counting stock | By hand, rarely matches the shelf | Live by item, branch and value |
| M-Pesa at the counter | Checked on a separate phone | Matched to each sale automatically |
| eTIMS invoices | Typed in later, if at all | Filed on every sale, even offline |
| Knowing your numbers | A monthly guess | Live margin and takings on your phone |
A real transport broker example
A Mombasa transport broker matching 50 loads monthly cannot track carrier assignments, commissions or disputes.
- Matching loads to carriers.
- Commission tracking and payments.
- Dispute resolution.
- Issue a KRA compliant eTIMS invoice on every sale.
- Queue invoices offline and submit when reconnected.
- Keep a clean audit trail you can export in one click.
Every sale on Veira files a compliant KRA eTIMS invoice, online or offline. Shippers and carriers expect transparent matching and fair commission.
eTIMS billing files a compliant tax invoice with KRA on every sale, with no manual entry. Here is what that looks like with Veira:
- Issue a KRA compliant eTIMS invoice on every sale
- Queue invoices offline and submit when reconnected
- Keep a clean audit trail you can export in one click
- Give registered buyers the invoice they need to claim input VAT
Related questions
Frequently asked questions
Is eTIMS Billing Software hard to set up for a transport broker?
Does it keep working offline?
Does it handle M-Pesa for a transport broker?
Is it KRA eTIMS compliant?
How much does eTIMS Billing Software cost for a transport broker in Kenya?
Can it run more than one transport broker?
Based on KRA eTIMS regulations and interviews with 5,000+ Kenyan businesses
Whether you run one transport broker or several across Kenya, Veira gives you eTIMS billing that fits the trade instead of fighting it. Book a free demo and see it work with your own freight load matching.