# Is EDI worth it for an owner-operator with 3 trucks? Or is it only for bigger carriers?

At 3 trucks, EDI is worth it if it helps you lock in consistent contract freight with that broker and it sounds like that's exactly what they're telling you. Moving from spot to contract freight means more predictable revenue, and if EDI is the key to getting preferred carrier status, the ROI is straightforward.

The traditional barrier for owner-operators has been cost. Legacy EDI providers charge thousands upfront and lock you into annual contracts. That doesn't work for a 3-truck operation.

Elevate is designed for businesses exactly your size. Our pricing starts at $750 per trading partner including connect with that one broker, start receiving load tenders and sending invoices electronically, and see the impact on your business. No annual contract, so if it doesn't work out, you're not locked in.

Our EDI in transportation guide explains what's involved for small carriers here: <a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://edielevate.com/transportation-edi-guide/">https://edielevate.com/transportation-edi-guide/</a>, and our beginner's guide to implementing EDI covers the process step by step: <a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://edielevate.com/a-beginners-guide-to-implementing-edi-without-a-headache/">https://edielevate.com/a-beginners-guide-to-implementing-edi-without-a-headache/</a>

Start small, prove the value, add more connections later. Hope this helps.

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