A software that helps you scale your business
25 %
Fleet reduction
Salvo
50,000
Annual mileage saving
Shawston
75 %
Drop in invoice queries
Cross Haulage
< 1 %
Delivery failure rate
APP Wholesale
Delivery management software built for your fleet
Create multi-drop route plans with ease. Upload job information and use our optimisation tools to plan the most cost and resource-efficient routes.
Let drivers capture vehicle check information using our App. Get real-time visibility of any issues, eradicate paper from the process and keep a real-time record of completed checks.
The Podswap Haulier Management System component within Podfather focuses on optimising transport management for hauliers and logistics companies by facilitating the smooth movement of work, and completed job confirmations to all parties.
Issue customer notifications and use our tracking technology for timely ETA notifications and updates for your sales and service teams, as well as your customers.
Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) allows you to capture confirmation at the point of delivery. Eradicate paper tickets and get real-time visibility of what’s been delivered where and when.
Use our suite of reports to monitor planned vs actual and On Time In Full performance using our dashboards. Share information with others within organisation with ease.
Hear it from our customers
“It's a great working relationship”
Tarmac
“It does what it says on the tin”
Bidfresh
“I would absolutely recommend it”
3 Line Electrical Wholesale
“Podfather is a game changer”
HTC Group
Built for delivery operations in demanding sectors
ePOD has been the answer to our issues
“Podfather has brought our delivery operation firmly into the 21st century. Our drivers love it, as they have one device which runs Podfather and our internal telephone system, and no paper.
Motus Commercials, the UK’s largest DAF dealer group, is fuelling customer service improvements with an ePOD solution from Podfather. Initially trialled in Scotland, Motus has since rolled out Podfather across the UK, and is now using the logistics software, which includes route planning and optimisation, real-time tracking, and the capture of electronic Proof of Delivery evidence, across all nine of its regions.
We are really happy with Podfather
“Before Podfather we meticulously checked our performance. Every week I would review every reported error and explore and implement ways to prevent it happening again. With Podfather this information is instantly accessible, I can see, in real-time, what’s happening, where it’s happening and what I can do to keep the delivery operation on track.”
Shawston, a market-leading distributor of fire sprinkler products, is supporting its environmental and social objectives with the roll-out of Podfather logistics planning software. The only multi-depot supplier to the Mechanical Services, Fire Sprinkler and Dry and Wet Riser markets, Shawston offers next day delivery, across the UK. Delivering 1 million items a year, Shawston has already achieved significant increases in operational efficiency, boosted its customer service levels, and improved the management of its delivery operation and resource using the Podfather system, and is now working towards its goal of 100 percent paper free deliveries.
It’s made a massive difference
“Podfather has exceeded our original requirements and expectations, giving us everything we needed and more! The improvements in efficiency and the service we now provide to our customers has certainly been surpassed.”
Merchants Transport, a nationwide haulage company specialising in the transportation of building and construction materials, has transformed its delivery operation with an electronic Proof of Delivery system from Podfather. Prior to implementing Podfather logistics software, Merchants was 100 percent reliant on paper delivery notes. This had the potential to cause delays in responding to customer queries and could result in credit notes being issued unnecessarily. Merchants also relied on paper-based vehicle checks for its fleet of HGVs, a workflow the Podfather solution has also digitised.
Podfather is a great tool
“We now have a robust solution, with Podfather at its core, that is delivering tangible results for our customers, our staff, and our bottom line, and we have the ambition to build on this for future success and growth.”
The UK’s first online Italian food wholesaler and distributor, Salvo 1968, is using Podfather to improve efficiencies and boost customer service across its delivery operation. A family inspired business, with decades of heritage and sector experience, Hertfordshire-based Salvo has seen an increase in vehicle efficiency, evidenced by a 25 percent reduction in fleet size, after rolling out the logistics solution.
Podfather has cut mileage and fuel costs
“Podfather is really helping us make a difference. It supports all four of our sustainability aims, which are to decarbonise, consume less and eliminate waste, improve lives, and develop the next generation, and, as we move forward, I am sure it will help us achieve our vision ‘To Play Our Part in Making the World a Brighter Place’.”
Brewers are deploying Podfather logistics software across its nationwide network of decorator centres to help it achieve its sustainability objectives, improve customer service, and support business growth. The planning, route optimisation, and ePOD (electronic Proof of Delivery) solution is being rolled out with early impacts including reduced mileage and better customer communications. It is expected that the initial project will be completed by the end of the year at which point Brewers will be able to access detailed KPI and management reports relating to vehicle utilisation, customer experience, costs, and emissions.
Stop managing deliveries across five different systems
Delivery management software allows businesses running vehicle fleets to plan, manage and monitor deliveries from one central system.
With Podfather, teams can create efficient route plans, send jobs to drivers, track progress in real time, keep customers informed and capture electronic proof of delivery at the point of completion.
Quick plug into your stack
Use our simple, powerful and fast API to connect Podfather with your existing business tools.
We make integration easy, deliver results fast and help you realise system benefits sooner.
Other integration options are also available with Podfather delivery management software including manual upload and SFTP.
Used by 70,000 users from family hauliers to national networks
FAQs
Based in Edinburgh, Podfather is an established UK tech company dedicated to transforming how logistics businesses manage their operations. As a passionate team of industry experts and developers, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner to transport operations of all sizes, from small distribution companies to major enterprise fleet operators. Our mission is to build reliable, scalable technology that drives operational efficiency, supports business growth, and helps our clients transition to more sustainable, paperless workflows.
We provide an all-in-one delivery management platform and mobile driver app that covers your entire logistics workflow. Our key services include automated route optimisation to cut mileage, digital vehicle safety checks for easy compliance, and real-time driver tracking with live ETA notifications for your customers. To wrap it all up, we handle instant electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD), capturing signatures and photos digitally, and back it all with powerful performance reporting dashboards to keep your business moving forward efficiently.
Podfather is proven to cut fleet running costs by over 20% while making daily logistics a breeze. By switching to our digital system, you’ll drastically reduce mileage and fuel costs, eliminate messy paper trail admin, and speed up your invoicing cycle to boost cash flow. It gives your office team total, real-time visibility over your entire fleet, allowing you to spot and solve route issues before they cause problems. Most importantly, it keeps your customers happy and loyal with pinpoint accurate ETAs, live delivery tracking, and hassle-free, transparent proof of delivery.
What truly sets us apart is our people-first approach to logistics technology. We don’t just sell software; we work in close, long-term partnership with our customers to deeply understand their daily transport challenges. Our dedicated, UK-based team guides you through a seamless onboarding process, ensuring your fleet is up, running, and seeing great results fast. By combining powerful technology with an approachable team that genuinely cares about your success, we help you rapidly unlock up to 20% in mileage savings, eliminate paper admin, and transform your fleet efficiency from day one.
