🚛Building a Carrier

Step 1: Access the Carriers Tab

1. Navigate to the "Carriers" tab.

Step 2: Create a New Carrier

1. Click the plus (+) button next to the search bar.

Step 3: Automatically Complete Carrier Information

1. Insert carrier MC or DOT number

After entering these numbers, most carrier information will autofill based on the company's registered information.

You can click the Safer icon next to each field to instantly view the carrier's Safer page in a pop-up window

Step 4: Enter Insurance Information

1. Input relevant insurance details, including:

• Dollar amount of coverage

• Coverage company

• Expiration date

• Mark the carrier's insurances as active by clicking the (x) icon next to each field.

Step 5: Enter Billing Information

Insert all necessary billing information for the carrier.

Step 6: Enter Carrier Payment Information

1. Input the required payment information if you are using the ARK billing software to pay your carriers:

• Federal Tax ID: Enter the Employer Identification Number.

• Bank Name: Enter the legal bank name for the ACH payment.

• Bank Type: Specify the type of bank account receiving the payment.

• Payment Term: Select the number of days in which the carrier wants to be paid. This field is mandatory for successfully adding the carrier. If no options appear in the dropdown menu, go to Settings > Admin Settings > Payment Terms to create a new payment term option.

• Payment Method: Choose the preferred method of payment (ACH is most commonly used).

• Bank Account and Bank Routing: Provide details for directing the ACH payment to the carrier.

Step 7: Save the Carrier

1. After entering all relevant information, save the carrier details.

NOTE

1. Only the "Payment Term" field is mandatory for creating a carrier. However, entering more information will be helpful for future reference.