Comparison

Warp vs project44: Software layer vs freight infrastructure

project44 is software layered over the carriers you already have. Warp is the freight network itself — it provides the carriers and rates, moves the freight, and tells you where it is. One orchestrates your existing stack; the other is the infrastructure underneath it. The right choice depends on what you already have and what you still need.

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38,000+ carriers · 50+ cross docks · All inclusive pricing · Real time tracking

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The core difference

project44 is a software platform layered over the carriers you already use. It gives you visibility, ETA predictions, and shipment status, and — through its rating and booking APIs and TMS — quoting and booking that run on your own carrier contracts. It is a layer on top of your existing logistics stack, gated to existing customers, and it moves no freight of its own.

Warp is freight infrastructure. It provides the carriers, the rates, the booking, the dispatch, and the visibility in one platform. You do not need existing carrier relationships. You do not need a TMS. You call one API and freight moves.

The simplest way to think about it: project44 orchestrates the carriers you already have. Warp moves the freight itself — and tells you where it is.

Feature comparison

Dimensionproject44Warp

Core functionSoftware platform — visibility, rating, booking, and TMS orchestration layered over the carriers you already contract with. Moves no freight of its own.Freight infrastructure. Provides the carriers, the rates, the booking, the dispatch, and the visibility.

Carrier networkConnects to carriers you already have contracts with.24,000+ FTL carriers, 14,000+ cargo vans and box trucks, 50+ cross dock facilities.

BookingHas booking APIs and a TMS, but there is no self-serve signup — credentials are gated to existing customers, and its booking APIs run on carrier accounts you already hold.Full booking via API or dashboard. POST /api/v1/book returns a shipment ID and tracking number.

QuotingRating APIs aggregate rates from carrier accounts you have pre-configured. No rates of its own, and no keyless quote.Instant rates across LTL, FTL, box truck, and cargo van in one API call.

TrackingMulti carrier visibility with ETA predictions across your carrier base.Real time tracking via Warp driver app with GPS, scan events, proof of delivery, and e signatures.

Exception handlingAlerts when shipments deviate from predicted ETAs.Our AI backbone, Orbit, monitors every shipment and triggers hot swaps to backup carriers when exceptions occur.

Pricing modelSaaS subscription based on shipment volume and carrier connections.All inclusive per shipment pricing. $0 platform fees. You pay when you ship.

API accessREST APIs span visibility, ETA, status, rating, and booking — but credentials are contract-gated, with no self-serve signup (the developer portal points you to support@project44.com).REST APIs for quoting, booking, tracking, invoices, documents, and webhooks.

TMS integrationNative TMS integrations across SAP TM, Oracle OTM, MercuryGate, and similar enterprise TMS systems.Warp LTL is integrated with project44. Shippers using project44 TMS connections can request Warp rates and stream tracking events through their existing TMS at no additional cost.

What project44 does well

project44 is the category leader in multi carrier visibility. If you already have carrier contracts, a TMS, and a freight program in place, project44 gives you a unified layer across all of those carriers. Its strengths include:

-Multi carrier visibility across hundreds of carriers in one dashboard.
-ETA prediction using machine learning models trained on historical transit data.
-Ocean, air, and ground visibility for global supply chains.
-Rating, booking, and TMS orchestration across your contracted carriers, plus an AI freight procurement agent (launched 2025–2026).
-Integration with major TMS and ERP platforms for status sync.
-Carrier performance analytics to identify underperforming partners.

What Warp does differently

Warp is not a visibility layer. It is the execution engine. You do not bring your own carriers. Warp provides the carriers, the rates, and the capacity. Then it gives you the visibility on top.

-Execution and visibility combined. Quote, book, track, and settle in one platform.
-24,000+ FTL carriers, plus 14,000+ cargo vans and box trucks across 12 metros.
-API first architecture. Every operation is programmable. POST /api/v1/ltl/quote returns rates in milliseconds.
-All inclusive pricing. No hidden accessorial surcharges, no fuel surcharges, no residential fees layered on after the fact.
-Our AI backbone, Orbit, monitors every shipment and triggers automatic hot swaps when exceptions occur.
-1,500+ LTL lanes routed through 50+ cross dock facilities.
-Warp driver app with live GPS, scan events, proof of delivery photos, and e signatures.

When to use each

Use project44 when

-You already have carrier contracts and need a software layer on top.
-You ship across ocean, air, and ground and need a single pane of glass.
-You want rating, booking, and tracking orchestrated across carriers you already contract with.
-You need carrier performance analytics across a large carrier base.

Use Warp when

-You need carriers, rates, and visibility in one platform.
-You want to book freight through an API without managing carrier contracts.
-You need LTL, FTL, box truck, and cargo van capacity on demand.
-You want all inclusive pricing with no surprise surcharges.
-You are building AI agents or automated systems that need to move freight programmatically.

Using Warp and project44 together

Warp LTL is integrated with project44. Shippers using project44 TMS connections can request Warp rates, book Warp LTL service, and stream Warp tracking events into their existing TMS at no additional cost. The integration shipped in June 2023 and is live today.

Warp's DirecTrack suite — live GPS, cross dock scan events, driver app, ELD integrations, proof of delivery — combines with project44's multi carrier visibility layer to give shared shippers complete coverage. Warp loads are tracked by both Warp and project44; other carriers in the same TMS are tracked by project44 alone.

For shipments booked exclusively through Warp, the built in tracking is sufficient on its own. A separate visibility platform is only needed when you want to aggregate tracking across multiple carrier relationships.

The network behind the API

LTL

1,500+ lanes

Palletized freight routed through 50+ cross dock facilities with scan events at every touch point.

FTL

Dedicated capacity

Full truckload with tight appointment windows, multi stop routing, and ELD integration.

Box truck and cargo van

14,000+ vehicles

26 foot box trucks with liftgate for 1 to 12 pallets. Cargo vans for cartons, cases, parcels, or up to 3 pallets.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use Warp and project44 together?

Yes — Warp LTL is integrated with project44. Shippers using project44 TMS connections can request Warp rates and receive Warp tracking events directly through their existing project44 setup. The integration shipped in 2023 and is included at no additional cost.

Does Warp provide the same visibility that project44 does?

For shipments booked through Warp, yes. You get real time GPS tracking, scan events, proof of delivery, e signatures, and webhook events for every status change. For shipments with other carriers, you would need a separate visibility platform.

Is project44 a carrier?

No. project44 is a software platform, not a carrier or broker — by its own words, "not and will never be a broker." It does not provide carriers or move freight, and it has no rates of its own: its rating and booking run on the carrier relationships you already hold. On top of that it gives you tracking data and ETA predictions.

Does Warp replace project44?

Only for shipments moving through Warp. If you ship exclusively through Warp, you do not need a separate visibility layer. If you use multiple carriers, project44 gives you a single pane of glass across all of them.

How does Warp handle exceptions differently than project44?

project44 alerts you when a shipment deviates from its predicted ETA. Warp goes further: our AI backbone, Orbit, detects exceptions and automatically reassigns shipments to backup carriers through hot swaps. The freight keeps moving while your team gets notified.

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Quote, book, ship, track. End to end on Warp — or routed through your project44 TMS.

Warp provides the carriers, the rates, the booking, the dispatch, and the visibility. One API. All inclusive pricing. 38,000+ carriers. Ship your first load today.