Platform Features

Built for the full freight lifecycle

From discovering capacity to tracking deliveries and measuring carbon savings — Folift covers every step.

Marketplace Discovery

Find available freight capacity across Europe with smart search and detailed route summaries.

  • Origin and destination location search with live autocomplete
  • Map pin selection for precise pickup and delivery points
  • Date and time-window picker with past-date validation
  • Cargo specification — load type, dimensions, weight, and declared value
  • Multi-step search wizard: route, cargo, schedule, and pickup details
  • Search results with carrier name, route, ETA, available space, price, and rating
  • Route and load summary with full route map, driver details, and quote breakdown
  • Pre-auth browse — explore results before signing in

Booking & Checkout

Transparent pricing and secure escrow-backed payments for peace of mind.

  • Booking confirmation summary with route, dates, carrier, and cargo details
  • Payment authorisation via escrow — funds held until delivery confirmation
  • Booking submitted state with shipment ID and pending status
  • Transparent quote breakdown: base charge, pickup fee, EU carbon offset, and service fee

Capacity & Route Management

Carriers publish routes, set capacity, and manage the full route lifecycle.

  • 8-step route creation wizard from origin to publish
  • Capacity model for pallets, containers, and custom dimensions
  • Handling capability tags: stackable, fragile, hazardous (ADR), tail lift
  • Route pricing input with platform minimum enforcement
  • Negotiable route flag surfaced to shippers in search
  • Independent vs company carrier options with service ID validation
  • Route states: active, scheduled, and completed with capacity bars

Requests & Acceptance

Carriers review incoming booking requests with full capacity impact visibility.

  • Incoming requests inbox with offered price, route, and load details
  • Capacity impact preview with current and projected fill bars
  • Capacity full alert when a booking would reach 100%
  • Accept or reject with shipper notification and capacity update
  • Payout breakdown per request: base, pickup fee, platform fee, carbon offset
  • Filter and sort requests by payout and short-haul toggle

Execution & Live Tracking

Real-time visibility from pickup to delivery for both shippers and carriers.

  • Live map tracking with truck position, status pill, and ETA
  • Route history timeline with completed, current, and upcoming stops
  • Carrier active trip dashboard with progress bar and distance remaining
  • Milestone status updates with delivery confirmation flow
  • Issue and delay reporting with category, details, and photo evidence
  • Load receipt on delivery with route map and final CO₂ report

Communication

Stay connected throughout every shipment with in-app messaging.

  • Per-shipment chat thread scoped to tracking ID
  • Conversation inbox with last message preview and unread badges
  • File attachments in chat — PDF, image, and document support
  • Archived read-only threads for completed shipments

Sustainability & Compliance

Measure, report, and reduce freight emissions with EU-aligned standards.

  • Per-shipment CO₂ calculation based on distance, vehicle, and load share
  • CO₂ saved vs dedicated baseline with shared vs baseline comparison
  • Carbon report PDF download for Scope 3 reporting
  • EU compliance references: EU MRV, GLEC framework, ISO 14083
  • EU carbon offset line item on quotes and carrier payouts

Financial Operations

Carriers track earnings, view transactions, and manage payouts.

  • Earnings dashboard with total earnings, pending releases, and 30-day chart
  • Weekly earnings home widget with Mon–Sun bar chart
  • Quick payout with available-for-payout amount and bank transfer trigger
  • Transactions list with net earnings and deduction rows
  • Payment release on delivery from escrow with carrier notification

Account & Reputation

Manage your profile, workspace, and build trust through ratings.

  • Multi-channel login: email and Gmail
  • Phone-first registration with OTP verification
  • Role selection: Shipper or Driver (Carrier)
  • Dual-role workspace switching between Shipper and Carrier
  • Terms of service gate during onboarding
  • Carrier rating and reviews with star ratings and tier badges
  • Push notifications for requests, status changes, messages, and payouts