Freight tracking portal: live GPS, event timeline, public consignee links.
The Warp freight tracking portal at customer.wearewarp.com streams live GPS every 60 seconds, a 4-stage progress bar on every shipment, cross-dock scan events, exception detection, public tracking URLs for consignees, and per-event notifications to Email, SMS, or Slack — zero configuration required.
By Troy Lester, Co-Founder & CRO
98.2% on-time delivery · $100K carrier liability · Up to $1M coverage · 2,000+ shippers · No subscription
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Track a shipment
Enter a WARP ID or PRO number to open live GPS, scan events, and ETA in the portal.
Open the public tracking page →- Live GPS map, refreshed every 60s
- 4-stage progress + cross-dock scans
- Estimated delivery, status, and stops
Warp customers
From shipment detail to public link to per-event notification.
Every tracking surface in the portal: live GPS map, stops and freight detail, public consignee URL, per-shipment overrides, and global notification preferences.
Open shipment detail with live GPS map and 4-stage progress
Click any WARP ID. The detail page shows the shipment status, route on a live Mapbox map, and a 4-stage progress bar: Booked, Picking Up, In Transit, Delivered. Below the map you see estimated delivery, mode, and total cost. Use Ship Again to clone the booking, or Tracking Link to share with your consignee.
GPS streams from the Warp driver app every 60 seconds. The 4-stage progress bar updates from carrier events and cross-dock scan-in/scan-out. Ship Again clones the shipment for one-click rebooking on the same lane.
Stops, freight items, cost breakdown, references, BOL, and documents
Scroll the shipment detail. The Stops tab shows pickup and delivery addresses with dates, times, and contacts. The freight section lists pallet count, weight, and dimensions. The right rail shows shipment type, all your reference numbers (PO, ASN, BOL, Tracking, Cost Center), total charged, a View BOL link, and a Documents section that updates as POD and other files are uploaded.
References sync into the BOL header and invoice for downstream matching. The View BOL link opens the auto-generated Bill of Lading PDF. Documents and Activity update automatically as the carrier event stream and driver app detect events.
Share a public tracking link with your consignee
Click Tracking Link from any shipment detail. The public page shows a live map, estimated delivery date and window, status, and the stops list with pallet counts. Recipients can click Receive Updates to subscribe to their own text or email notifications. No login required.
Public tracking strips account-specific data. The Receive Updates button creates a notification subscription tied to the single shipment so the consignee gets text or email updates without a Warp account. Estimated Delivery Date updates as GPS and scan events refine the ETA.
Override notifications on a single shipment
Click the bell icon on any Shipments row. Toggle Email and SMS channels, plus Pickup, Delivery, and Exceptions events, scoped to that one shipment. Use this when a high-value load needs alerts that differ from your global defaults.
Per-shipment overrides are stored as deltas on top of your account-level defaults. The notification service checks per-shipment rules first, then falls back to global preferences. Overrides expire when the shipment hits Completed.
Set global notification preferences per event and channel
Click Notifications in the sidebar. Toggle Email or SMS independently for each milestone: Shipment has been Confirmed, In-Route to Pickup Location, Driver arrived at Pickup Location, Driver picked up, In-Route to Delivery Location, Driver arrived at Delivery Location and Completed, or turn on Notify me about everything. Set a different recipient per event using the dropdown.
Notifications fire through Twilio (SMS) or Postmark (email) within seconds of each event. Every notification includes a deep link back to the shipment detail page.
Live GPS and the 4-stage progress bar
Every shipment detail page shows a live GPS map (Mapbox) and a 4-stage progress bar: Booked, Picking Up, In Transit, Delivered.
GPS on cargo van and box truck refreshes every 60 seconds from the Warp driver app. LTL updates through cross-dock scan events at every handoff.
The progress bar pulls from the carrier event stream and our own scan events so the stage you see matches the physical state of the freight.
Cross-dock scan events and exception detection
Warp operates 70+ cross-dock facilities with pallet-in, pallet-out scanning at every handoff. Each scan event lands in the shipment detail's activity log and moves the progress bar forward.
The operations AI layer monitors the event stream for deviations (late pickup, late delivery, route drift, dwell anomalies) and flags exceptions proactively — you don't need to check in to catch problems.
Public tracking URLs for consignees
Every shipment detail page has a Tracking Link button that copies a public URL. Send it to your consignee, customer, or warehouse contact.
They see a stripped-down map view, estimated delivery, status, and the stops list — no login, no dashboard access, no risk of data exposure.
Recipients can subscribe to their own text or email updates directly from the public page.
Per-event notification preferences across Email, SMS, and Slack
On the Notifications page, toggle Email or SMS independently for each of the 7 events: Shipment has been Confirmed, In-Route to Pickup Location, Driver arrived at Pickup Location, Driver picked up, In-Route to Delivery Location, Driver arrived at Delivery Location and Completed, or turn on Notify me about everything.
Add external recipients (warehouse manager, sales rep, customer success, broker partner) with first name, last name, phone, and email; they show up in the Recipient dropdown per event.
Recipients cannot log in, they only receive notifications. Warp's notification system carries 25 shipment events in all, from the driver running late to a pallet count that doesn't match.
Booking and schedule
The order, the day before each stop, and any date or ETA that moves.
- Order CreatedThe order is booked
- Scheduled for pickupThe day before pickup
- Scheduled for deliveryThe day before delivery
- Appointment Not Scheduled
- Delivery date changedThe delivery date moves to another day
- Update ETA
The driver on the way
On time or running late, to pickup and to delivery, and the arrival at each stop.
- Pickup en-route On-Time
- Pickup en-route Late
- Arrived at PickupThe driver arrives at the pickup stop
- Delivery en-route On-Time
- Delivery en-route Late
- Arrived at DropoffThe driver arrives at the delivery stop
Outcomes and exceptions
How each delivery ended, on time or late, and anything that didn't go to plan.
- Delivery Successful On-Time
- Delivery Successful Late
- Pickup FailedThe pickup fails
- Delivery FailedThe delivery fails
- Pallet Count Mismatch
- Empty Trailer Update
- PODs Reviewed
Once a day, at a set time
Scheduled digests, each at a set time of day.
- Daily Pre-Alert
- Daily Pre-Alert to XDock
- Daily Active Routes
- Daily Delivery Completed
- No Delivery Today
- Pallet Estimate
Follower updates. Anyone who clicks Receive Updates on the public tracking page follows that shipment.
Per-shipment overrides for high-value loads
From the Shipments list, click the bell icon on any row to set notifications scoped to that one shipment. Toggle Email and SMS channels plus Pickup, Delivery, and Exception events.
Use this for high-value freight where you want SMS on every exception, while keeping your account-level defaults quieter for routine loads.
Overrides are stored as deltas on top of global preferences and automatically expire when the shipment hits Completed.
Frequently asked questions
How often does the Warp portal refresh GPS location?
Every 60 seconds on cargo van and 26-foot box truck loads, streamed directly from the Warp driver app. LTL shipments update through cross-dock scan events (scan-in, scan-out) at every handoff point.
The 4-stage progress bar (Booked, Picking Up, In Transit, Delivered) updates from the carrier event stream and our cross-dock scan events.
What are the 4 stages of the Warp progress bar?
Booked: your shipment is confirmed and assigned to a carrier. Picking Up: the driver has been dispatched and is en route to or at the pickup location.
In Transit: the freight is moving between pickup and delivery (cross-dock handoffs included). Delivered: proof of delivery has been captured, including photos and e-signature where applicable.
Exceptions surface as a flag on the shipment; click in for details and resolution steps.
Can I share a tracking link with my customer without giving them a portal login?
Yes. Every shipment has a public tracking URL accessible from the Tracking Link button on the detail page. Send to your consignee, customer, or warehouse contact.
They see a stripped-down view with map, ETA, status, and stops — no login required. Recipients can click Receive Updates to subscribe to their own text or email notifications tied to that single PRO.
What notification channels does Warp support?
Email (via Postmark), SMS (via Twilio), and Slack (via incoming webhook).
On the Notifications page, toggle Email or SMS independently for each of the 7 events: Shipment has been Confirmed, In-Route to Pickup Location, Driver arrived at Pickup Location, Driver picked up, In-Route to Delivery Location, Driver arrived at Delivery Location and Completed, or turn on Notify me about everything.
Every notification includes a deep link back to the shipment detail page.
Can I set different notification rules for a single high-value shipment?
Yes. Click the bell icon on any Shipments row to open the Set Notifications modal scoped to that load. Toggle Email and SMS channels plus Pickup, Delivery, and Exception events.
Per-shipment overrides are stored as deltas on top of your account-level defaults and automatically expire when the shipment reaches Completed.
Can I add external recipients for tracking notifications?
Yes. On the Notifications page, click Add Recipient to add anyone who should receive shipment alerts — warehouse manager, sales rep, customer success contact, broker partner.
Enter First Name, Last Name, Phone Number, and Email Address. Save. Recipients show up in the Recipient dropdown for every event.
Recipients cannot log in or access dashboard data — they only receive notifications.
How does Warp detect exceptions?
The operations AI layer monitors every carrier event stream and driver app scan for deviations from the expected shipment timeline — late pickup, late delivery, route deviation, dwell-time anomalies, and document gaps.
When an exception fires, the shipment gets flagged on the Shipments list and the detail page, and notification recipients subscribed to exception events get alerted within seconds.
Do I need any configuration to enable tracking?
Zero configuration. Tracking is active on every shipment by default. Live GPS, scan events, 4-stage progress, and public tracking URLs work out of the box.
Notification preferences have sensible defaults (Email on Booked, Picked Up, Delivered) and you can adjust them whenever you want on the Notifications page.
About the Warp freight network
More about the Warp freight network
Warp is a technology-driven freight network that combines cargo van, box truck, LTL, and FTL capacity under one operating system. Shippers get instant rates, real-time tracking, and access to 70+ cross-dock facilities and 14,000+ cargo vans and box trucks — with 80%+ US LTL zip-to-zip coverage and nationwide FTL, box truck, and cargo van.
The network is supported by 24,000+ vetted FTL carriers.
Unlike traditional brokers, Warp uses AI to match the right vehicle to every load based on weight, dimensions, urgency, and cost targets. Cross-dock operations reduce transit time by eliminating unnecessary terminal transfers.
Pool distribution and zone-skipping programs help enterprise shippers lower per-unit delivery costs while maintaining tight appointment windows.
Self-serve shippers can quote, compare, and book freight online in under two minutes. Enterprise accounts get dedicated capacity planning, committed rate programs, and a named operations team. Every shipment includes scan-level visibility from pickup through final delivery.
Warp operates across the contiguous United States with regional density in the Southeast, Texas, Midwest, and Northeast corridors, and West Coast and Southwest coverage from Los Angeles, Seattle and Phoenix.
Warp operates 70+ cross-dock facilities across the US, with named markets including Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, New York, Savannah, Orlando, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Columbus, Denver, New Orleans, Milwaukee, Dallas-Fort Worth, Nashville, Phoenix, Tampa Bay, Seattle, Los Angeles. They support faster transfers and fewer touches on recurring lanes.
Freight modes and vehicle types
| Mode | Max payload | Max cube | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo van | 3,500 lbs | 400 cu ft | Time-sensitive, last-mile, light pallets |
| Box truck | 10,000 lbs | 1,500 cu ft | Regional distribution, no dock required |
| LTL | Per-pallet | Shared trailer | Lower per-pallet cost via cross-dock routing |
| Dry van / FTL | 42,000+ lbs | Full 53-ft trailer | High-volume lanes, recurring programs |
Cargo vans handle loads up to 3,500 pounds and 400 cubic feet, ideal for time-sensitive deliveries, last-mile retail replenishment, and lightweight palletized freight.
Box trucks carry up to 10,000 pounds and 1,500 cubic feet, fitting most regional distribution and store delivery needs without requiring a loading dock.
Dry vans and full truckloads move 42,000+ pounds for high-volume lanes and recurring programs. LTL shipments share trailer space on optimized routes through Warp cross-docks, reducing per-pallet cost by consolidating multiple shippers on the same vehicle.
Warp does not default every shipment to a 53-foot trailer. The AI engine evaluates load weight, cube, delivery window, and cost to recommend the right vehicle. Shippers see all available mode options with live pricing in one comparison screen before booking.
Cross-dock operations
Cross-docking at Warp facilities eliminates warehouse storage. Inbound freight is sorted and transferred directly to outbound vehicles, typically within hours.
This reduces dwell time, lowers damage risk, and compresses delivery windows. Warp cross-docks support pallet-in, pallet-out operations with scan-level tracking at every handoff point.
- Atlanta — Southeast retail flow
- Chicago — Midwest manufacturing and replenishment
- Houston — Texas industrial distribution
- New York — dense Northeast delivery
Facility locations are selected for corridor density: Atlanta handles Southeast retail flow, Chicago serves Midwest manufacturing and replenishment, Houston covers Texas industrial distribution, and New York supports dense Northeast delivery. Each facility operates on appointment-based scheduling to prevent congestion and maintain throughput consistency.
Enterprise freight programs
Enterprise shippers get committed rate programs, dedicated account management, and custom SLA design. Warp builds lane-by-lane rate structures that account for volume commitments, seasonal variation, and mode flexibility. Operations teams monitor shipment execution daily and intervene proactively when exceptions occur.
Self-serve freight quoting
Shippers enter origin and destination, load details, and delivery requirements to see live rates across all available modes. Quotes include estimated transit time, vehicle type, and total cost.
Booking takes one click. After booking, shippers track every shipment with real-time GPS location, milestone updates, and proof of delivery documentation.
Industries and use cases
Retail shippers use Warp for store replenishment programs that deliver to hundreds of locations per week on tight appointment windows. Apparel brands use zone skipping to bypass regional parcel sortation and reduce per-unit delivery cost.
Food and beverage companies rely on time-definite delivery for perishable goods. Manufacturing operations use Warp for inbound vendor consolidation, combining multiple supplier shipments into fewer, fuller loads through cross-dock facilities.
Distribution companies use pool distribution to serve multiple delivery points from a single origin, splitting full truckloads at cross-docks into smaller last-mile vehicles.
Urgent freight recovery covers emergency capacity needs when primary carriers fail or demand spikes unexpectedly. Middle-mile optimization reduces cost and transit time on the longest segment of multi-leg shipments.
Find your shipment in seconds
Open the public tracking page with your WARP ID or PRO number — live GPS, scan events, and ETA, no login. Need a rate instead? Get an instant freight quote.
98.2% on-time delivery · $100K carrier liability · Up to $1M coverage · 2,000+ shippers · No subscription
Performance figures are computed from Warp network data. See our methodology.
By Troy Lester