Send a Counter Bid on Counter Offers

Introduction

In Carrier TMS, carriers can send a counter bid on a shipper's Counter Offer. When you bid on a load and the shipper responds with a different price, you can reply with a new price instead of only accepting or declining. This gives both sides more room to agree on a fair rate.

How to Send a Counter Bid

You can only send a counter bid if the shipper has sent a Counter Offer in response to your original bid.

Step 1: Locate the Load Offer with a Counter Offer

• Navigate to the Load Board and go to the Requested tab to find loads where a shipper has sent a Counter Offer.

• Open the load offer to view the details.

Step 2: Click the Counter Bid Button

• If the load has an active Counter Offer, you'll see a Counter Bid button on the offer page. Click it.

Step 3: Review the Load Details

• A new tab opens with the load details on the Super Loadboard.
• Review the pickup and delivery information, vehicles, payment terms, and shipper requirements before you bid.

Step 4: Submit Your Counter Bid

• In the Request with Updated Bid section, enter your new counter bid amount based on the shipper's Counter Offer.
• Click Request to send your counter bid.

Step 5: Track Your Bid Status

• Once submitted, the original offer is declined, and your counter bid appears under the Requested tab on the Load Board.
• If the shipper accepts, a new load offer is sent to you to accept.
• If the shipper declines, you may be able to submit another bid depending on their response.

What Happens on the Shipper's Side?

• The shipper receives your counter bid with a new status tag showing it's a counter bid.
• The shipper can view their previous Counter Offer alongside your counter bid before deciding to accept or decline.

Important Notes

Next Steps

Ready to find more loads to bid on? Learn how to search, request, and book loads on the Super Loadboard.