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Shipper TMS - Creating a Direct Load-offer

Sam
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Introduction

In Shipper TMS, you can send a load directly to a specific carrier with a direct load offer, instead of posting it to the Super Loadboard. The carrier receives the offer and can accept it from their end.

How to Send a Direct Load Offer

Step 1: Log In to Shipper TMS

  • Log in to your Shipper TMS account.

Step 2: Create or Open the Order

  • Create a new order and enter the details, including vehicles, pickup, delivery, and carrier payment.
  • If the order already exists, open it from the Orders page.
Shipper TMS order form with General Info, Vehicles, Pickup, Delivery, Carrier Payment, and Dispatcher & Salesperson sections filled in

Step 3: Click Send Offer

  • At the top of the order, click Send Offer. It's next to the Post to SLB button.
Order action buttons in Shipper TMS with an arrow pointing to Send Offer, between Instant Dispatch Available and Post to SLB

Step 4: Find the Carrier

  • In the Send offer window, use Search Carrier to find the carrier by Name & USDOT. Enter at least 3 characters to start searching.
  • Or, pick a carrier from the Suggested tab (carriers who often move loads in this lane) or the Previously Dispatched tab.
  • To set dates and payment for the offer, click Show Dates & Payment.
Send offer window in Shipper TMS with a Search Carrier field set to Name & USDOT, a Show Dates & Payment option, Suggested and Previously Dispatched tabs, and a Send Offer button
Tip: Search by USDOT number to make sure you select the right carrier, since several carriers can have similar names.

Step 5: Send the Offer

  • Once you've selected the correct carrier, click Send Offer.
  • The load offer is sent to the carrier, and they can accept it from their end.

Next Steps

Don't have a specific carrier in mind? Post your order to the Super Loadboard so carriers can request it.

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