The LTL audit automation tool brokers have been waiting for
LTL carrier bills are full of accessorials, re-rates, reweighs, and reclasses. Generic AP tools check invoice totals. Lighthouz checks every line item — and files disputes automatically.
Why LTL invoices break every other AP tool
Most AP automation platforms were not built for LTL freight billing. They focus on matching totals. But LTL bills contain dozens of variable elements that matter: line-item accessorials (detention, liftgate, residential delivery), class and weight-based pricing, fuel surcharge nuances, and carrier-specific tariff rules. According to a study of nearly 250,000 LTL bills, 42.8% of detected exceptions were due to inaccurate accessorial charges. A broader freight audit survey shows 15–25% of all freight invoices contain some form of error.
LTL-specific logic, built into every audit
Accessorial-Level Validation
Lighthouz validates each accessorial charge individually — residential pickup/delivery, liftgate, limited access — against shipment details, location intelligence, and carrier rules. Not just the total.
Reweigh, Redimension & Reclass Checks
When carriers apply reweigh, redimension, or reclass charges, Lighthouz automatically checks for supporting documents like inspection or weight certificates. Missing documents = automatic dispute.
Contract & Tariff Matching
Every linehaul charge increase is checked against the carrier tariff via an internal rating engine. Catches pricing errors that prevent overpayments and support accurate customer invoicing.
Automated Dispute Packet Creation
When an overcharge or missing document is found, Lighthouz automatically builds a complete carrier dispute packet with all evidence attached — and files it directly with the carrier.
Dispute Lifecycle Tracking
Every dispute is tracked end-to-end in the platform. Nothing gets lost in email threads or spreadsheets. AP team has full visibility. Disputes are resolved faster with higher win rates.
Built for LTL brokers. Not retrofitted for them.
| Feature | Lighthouz | Generic Large-Broker Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Market Focus | Small to mid-size LTL brokers and 3PLs | Large truckload brokers and 3PLs |
| Audit Depth | Accessorial line-item level | Invoice total $ amount only |
| Platform Scope | LTL audits, variance management, dispute management | Partial manual audit |
| Automation | End-to-end: TMS entry, dispute filing, reminders | Mostly manual audits |
| Dispute Automation | Automated packet creation + carrier filing + lifecycle tracking | Manual dispute creation and submission |
| AP Headcount Required | Low | High |
| Cost | Lower | Higher |
85% no-touch AP. 5 days earlier invoicing.
Achieving 91% no-touch AP means the majority of invoices move through audit, validation, and approval automatically. By eliminating backlogs and accelerating dispute resolution, brokers invoice customers up to 5 days earlier — improving cash flow and financial predictability.
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