Contractor Management Made Easy: Streamline Operations, Mitigate Risk, Scale Efficiently, and Boost Customer Satisfaction.
Managing independent contractors is tough—but our award-winning SaaS makes it simple. We help contracting companies streamline every stage of the 1099 lifecycle with unmatched efficiency and ease.
Our "all-in-one" Contractor Management Solution helps you cut costs, streamline operations, minimize compliance and misclassification risks, and enhance customer satisfaction—so you can stay focused on growing your business.
The Only "All-In-One" Contracting Company Solution.
Easily recruit, onboard, negotiate, settle/pay, insure, and retain contractors- ensuring compliance all the way!
Contractor Recruitment.
The Connect Module gives you access to tens of thousands of ready-to-work independent contractors—helping you reduce recruitment time and costs while minimizing operational disruptions to keep your customers happy.
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Contractor Onboarding/ Contract Negotiation/ Document Management.
The Manage Platform onboard independent contractors 94% faster, so contracting companies can quickly scale their workforce to meet demand-- especially during peak demand periods.
- With over 190,000 contractors onboarded, our mobile-friendly workflows simplify every step of the process—from screening and rate negotiation to document collection, compliance checks, and e-signature processing.
- Reduce manual onboarding process (typically 4-6 hours per driver), improving operational efficiency.
- Automatic document collection, audit trails, and digital timestamps ensures compliance.
- Seamlessly initiate screens and get results including background screens, MVRs, and drug testing.
Contractor Settlements/ Payments.
The Pay Module, processing $4.5 billion in annual payments, automates independent contractor settlements to ensure transparency, reduce administrative burden, and deliver timely, accurate payments—boosting overall operational efficiency.
- Itemized deductions for uniforms, vehicle rentals, garnishments, child support, and more.
- Flexible payment options for vendors, including direct deposit and prepaid debit cards.
- Seamless integration with spreadsheets or our API to simplify payment processing.
- Automated 1099 preparation and filing to make tax season easier for businesses and vendors.
Expert payments specialists: Your dedicated payments specialist has a deep knowledge of your account, personally processes settlements, and is ready to offer guidance whenever you need it.
Superhuman contractor support: Our bilingual customer support team goes way beyond answering questions and makes sure contractors get the most out of Openforce, from training to account updates to useful benefits tips.
Contractor Insurances.
The award-winning Insure Module delivers a 95% insurance adoption rate with seamless onboarding workflows that prompt independent contractor enrollment. Paired with the Pay Module, premiums are automatically deducted from settlements—ensuring uninterrupted coverage with minimal effort.
Securing the right insurance for both your business and independent contractors should be a top priority. Without the proper coverage, your business is vulnerable when the unexpected occurs. The Insure Module offers 2 options: In-Agency and Out-of -Agency.
(ICM Insurance Services included in workflow)
The In-Agency Module streamlines deduction management, processing, pay-as-you-go premiums, and reporting, providing real-time insurance status visibility without the need for certificate tracking.
It seamlessly integrates digital insurance policies, customized rates, and specific requirements into workflows based on location, zone, zip code, and coverage needs, with certificates securely stored in the document vault.
Our premier support team offers dedicated claims and policy assistance to clients, independent contractors, and insurance partners. Services include policy servicing, renewals, submission handling, negotiations, and proactive notifications of rate or coverage changes. We also provide policy reviews, billing support, and document reviews for vendors opting out of programs.
(Non-ICM Insurance Services included in workflow)
The Out-Of-Agency Module streamlines deduction management, processing, pay-as-you-go premiums, and reporting, providing real-time insurance status visibility without the need for certificate tracking.
It seamlessly integrates digital insurance policies, customized rates, and specific requirements into workflows based on location, zone, zip code, and coverage needs, with certificates securely stored in the document vault.
Enhanced support level connects clients and independent contractors with insurance partners managing their policies, providing basic assistance. We facilitate communication by handling calls to out-of-agency brokers and carriers, ensuring you receive the information you need.
ICM Insurance Services, a sister company, offers coverage options to protect both contracting companies and independent contractors. We partner with insurance brokers to create customized, usage-based insurance policies tailored for on-demand workers. Our solutions provide essential coverage at a cost-effective rate, focusing on affordability and scalability. Vendors pay only for weeks worked, benefit from competitive group rates, and require no down payments. To learn more about ICM Insurance Services insurance products, click here.
Here's the Real Magic: Get Maximum Protection With ICM Insurance and Openforce technology come together, Openforce manages risk by holding policies in its name, overseeing enrollment, premium collection, and monthly reporting to reduce administrative burdens while providing maximum protection against audits, claims, and lawsuits.
ICM works exclusively with top-rated insurance carriers, program managers, and brokers.
More than 190,000 independent contractors benefit from exclusive perks, with an average savings of over $12,000!
- Settlement Advances: Through our exclusive partnership with ZayZoon, contractors can borrow against their next settlement early. And the best part is they only pay a $5 flat fee for every $200 borrowed.
- Health, Dental, And Wellness Plans: They can skip the hunt for affordable insurance and access a variety of affordable plans to take care of themselves and their families.
- Savings On Everyday Expenses: From shopping to restaurants to movie tickets and rental cars, bonus discounts on all of life’s day-to-day purchases can add up fast.
- Vehicle Rentals, Leasing, And Maintenance Services: Contractors can find what they need, when they need it with exclusive savings and discounts from trusted partners such as Budget, Fluid Truck, Enterprise and more.
Contractor Compliance.
Openforce takes the headache out of compliance complexity. With a little practical guidance and our automated software tools, you will reduce risk.
Every aspect of the Openforce platform—from contractor agreements to qualifications to complete audit trails—is designed to seamlessly establish and maintain compliance whether you have 10 or 10,000 contractors.
- Document collection, approval and storage: All your required contractor compliance docs get collected during onboarding, so you can review, approve, and store for later—and nothing gets lost in file cabinets or inboxes.
- A single source of truth: With all core contractor management functions running through Openforce, you can holistically monitor and demonstrate compliance at each stage of the contractor lifecycle.
- A risk team at the ready: Our risk management team works to understand your business and recommend the most up-to-date best practices as compliance regulations and your business evolve.
Contractor Screening & Safety Monitoring.
A wide variety of software plug-ins extend the software functionality and mitigate compliance risk. Don’t see what you need? Our API toolkit integrates seamlessly with in-house proprietary systems and other third-party software using standard APIs and webhooks.
- 3rd-Party Compliance (Screenings): Adds compliance-related products & services from trusted providers.
- CSA Monitoring: Uses FMCSA's CSA score to evaluate driver & fleet safety, ensuring compliance & promoting road safety.
- Identity Verification: Provides real-time identity checks powered by LexisNexis.
- MVR Monitoring: Collects & reviews vendor motor vehicle records during enrollment & monitors updates on monthly basis powered by Samba Safety.
- COI Monitoring: Enables contracting companies to collect certificates of insurance & verify with insurance agents that vendor remains in good standing each month.
Turnkey Onboarding, Implementation & Support.
Worried about disrupting your business? We understand that rolling out new software can be a real challenge for contracting companies, especially when margins are razor thin. This is why we have taken every step possible to make the process simple and easy!
- Professional Services Team: We do all the heavy-lifting to ensure seamless onboarding and implementation. Our goal is to get your independent contractors to 1st settlement as quickly as possible.
- Client Services Team: Once onboarded, your 1st line of defense to ensure your contractor relations run smoothly, always.
- Settlement Team: We partner with your accounting team to ensure your contractors receive settlements quickly and accurately.
Getting Started Is As Simple As 1-2-3!
#2. Define custom workflow needs & insurance requirements.
#3. Watch white-glove service take care of enrollment & onboarding.