What POS Software does for a transport broker
A POS rings up each sale, takes M-Pesa and cash, prints a receipt and updates stock in one step. 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. POS Software built for a transport broker turns that into a number you can act on, and you also sell in seconds on a phone, tablet or the free Veira terminal.
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Where the margin leaks
Commission tracking and payments. POS Software built for a transport broker turns that into a number you can act on, and you also take Buy Goods, Paybill and Pochi la Biashara payments at the till.
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What slows the counter
Dispute resolution. POS Software built for a transport broker turns that into a number you can act on, and you also keep selling offline and sync the moment the network returns.
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What buyers expect
Customer communication. POS Software built for a transport broker turns that into a number you can act on, and you also file a compliant eTIMS invoice on every sale automatically.
What to look for in POS Software for a transport broker
- Offline mode that keeps the queue moving during outages. This matters for a transport broker because of matching loads to carriers.
- M-Pesa built in so payments reconcile themselves. This matters for a transport broker because of commission tracking and payments.
- eTIMS filing included, not a paid add on. This matters for a transport broker because of dispute resolution.
- Live reports you can open from your phone. 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.
- Sell in seconds on a phone, tablet or the free Veira terminal.
- Take Buy Goods, Paybill and Pochi la Biashara payments at the till.
- Keep selling offline and sync the moment the network returns.
Every sale on Veira files a compliant KRA eTIMS invoice, online or offline. Shippers and carriers expect transparent matching and fair commission.
A POS rings up each sale, takes M-Pesa and cash, prints a receipt and updates stock in one step. Here is what that looks like with Veira:
- Sell in seconds on a phone, tablet or the free Veira terminal
- Take Buy Goods, Paybill and Pochi la Biashara payments at the till
- Keep selling offline and sync the moment the network returns
- File a compliant eTIMS invoice on every sale automatically
Related questions
Frequently asked questions
Is POS 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 POS 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 point of sale that fits the trade instead of fighting it. Book a free demo and see it work with your own freight load matching.