Introduction
This article shows how to create an order in Shipper TMS and post it to the Super Loadboard. You'll enter pickup and delivery details, add vehicles, set payment, and publish the load so the right carriers can find it.
How to Create an Order
Step 1: Open the Orders Page
- Log in to Shipper TMS and click Orders in the left-hand menu.
Step 2: Click Create Order
- Click Create Order in the upper-right corner of the Orders page.
Step 3: Enter Pickup and Delivery Details
- For both Pickup and Delivery, enter the business name, full address, and contact name and phone.
- Under Dates & Notes, choose a Date Type (such as No Earlier than) and set the carrier pickup and delivery dates. Add notes if needed.
- Optionally, click + Add Business Hours to add a location's operating hours. This helps carriers plan their schedule.
Carriers and drivers can see business hours, but they can't edit them. Business hours show in two places:
- The load's posting details on the Super Loadboard
- The load view in Carrier TMS and the Driver App
Step 4: Add Vehicle Information
- For each vehicle, enter the type (such as sedan, SUV, or motorcycle), year, make, and model.
- Mark whether it's inoperable or needs an enclosed trailer.
- Enter the VIN if you have it.
VIN mismatch: Shipper TMS checks that the year, make, model, and trim you enter match the VIN. If they don't,
you'll see a VIN mismatch error, and you can't save the order until you fix it.
Step 5: Set the Carrier Payment
- In Carrier Payment, enter the carrier price, then choose the Payment Method (such as SuperPay, ACH, or check) and the Terms (such as on delivery or a number of business days).
- See Understanding Payment Methods and Payment Terms in Shipper TMS for all options.
Step 6: Add Optional Load Preferences
- Carrier requirements: Such as insurance minimums or Verified Carrier status.
- Loadboard instructions: Extra instructions for the carrier, up to 500 characters.
Step 7: Save and Post the Load
- Click Save to add the order to your Orders page. You can keep editing it later.
- When you're ready, click Post to SLB to publish the load to the Super Loadboard.
Tips for Reaching the Right Carriers
- Work with Verified Carriers: Verified Carriers have valid insurance and compliance documents, which lowers your risk.
- Use Suggested Carriers: When you click Send Offer, Shipper TMS suggests carriers based on verification, SuperPay acceptance, and past performance with your company.
- Use Previously Dispatched carriers: Carriers you've worked with before are great for recurring lanes and urgent loads.
- Set a competitive rate: Prices in line with the market for the route and vehicle type book faster.
- Post on Super Dispatch first: Loads posted first on Super Dispatch get an Exclusive badge, which boosts visibility.
Tip: To manage load visibility on the Super Loadboard, click your name in the lower-left corner and select
Super Loadboard.
Next Steps
Have a carrier in mind? Learn how to send them a load offer directly.