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Build Loads

The "Load" feature allows you to build a consolidated load with multiple shipments for transporting goods.

 

Last Updated: May 13, 2025

Applies to:

Shippers, Brokers, Carriers, and Partners

The "Load" feature allows you to input and manage a consolidated load with multiple shipments, each potentially having different origins and destinations, for transporting goods on a customer's (Shipper's) account. 

Discover how to streamline your logistics with shipment consolidation.

1. Click "Loads"

Access the "Build" section from within the application and select "Loads".
Click 'Loads'

2. Select top Dropdown arrow

Utilize the top dropdown arrow to open the available Shipments
Select top Dropdown arrow

3. Determine the desired BOL's

Determine the specific Bills of Lading (BOL) to consolidate. If you do not know the B.O.L. number, utilize the Grid view to find desired information, such as Origin Location.
Determine the desired BOL's

4. Click the checkboxes

Select the Shipments to consolidate by selecting the checkbox.
Click the checkboxes

5. Click icon

Select the "truck icon" to build the selected Shipments into a Load, or Trip.
Click icon

6. Close the drawer

Select the arrow to close the Shipment drawer.
Close the drawer

7. Click the "Stops" icon

Select the number of Stops in the Load.
Click the 'Stops' icon

8. Click "Get Rates"

Select "Get Rates" to request shipping rates for your consolidated load.
Click 'Get Rates'
You now will see Rates for the entire Load, as well as each individual Shipment.

 

Load Information Input Fields:

  • The multi-select 'Account Name*' field in the load build section allows you to assign one of your customers' accounts to a load, or you can use your account if the load is for an unspecified customer. 
  • The “Order Search” field is where you can find orders in our application through an API integration of your customer’s order and assign it to a load.
  • The "Template" field allows you to create Load templates for loads you use frequently to quickly load pre-filled information. You can select "+ Create New" to create a new template or "View All" to view existing templates that will autofill information on the load screen.  
  • Selecting “+ Create New” will allow you to create a new load.
  • The 'Search' field in the Load Build section allows you to quickly search for shipments in the sidebar to add to build the load.
  • The 'Filter' field in the Load Build section allows you to open a filter form to apply a filter to quickly search for shipment(s) by either their Pickup or Delivery Postal Code or by Pickup Date to add a shipment(s) to build the load.  
  • The multi-select 'Equipment Type' field allows you to select an equipment type (if assigned in Configurations) to move your customer's commodity. Note: For Equipment Type created i.e., ‘Refrigerated’ additional input fields ‘Min Temp’ and ‘Max Temp’ will appear. 
  • The "Freight Terms" feature lets you assign payment terms to a shipment. If the freight bill is "Collect," the consignee/destination pays the shipping charges. 
  • The 'Trailer#' field in the Load Build section allows for alphanumeric input to identify the trailer.
  • The Trip “Mode” field allows you to assign a transportation mode e.g., Truck Load (TL), Rail or Drayage (Dray) to the trip of a load.
  • The 'Stops' tab in the Load Build section displays the selected shipment(s) associated with the load. 
  • The “Shipment” tab provides a more detailed view of the selected shipment, showing the total number of handling units and the shipment's weight.  (Note: additional work to be done i.e., ellipses, etc.)
  • The “Accessorials” tab provides a detailed view of additional services or fees for the selected shipment(s). You can also add an accessorial by selecting the stop and choosing the accessorial associated with that stop.
  • The "Status" field automatically defaults to "New" when shipments are assigned to a new load.
  • The load Trip drawer can be expanded or collapsed at any time by using the carrot to the right of the 'Status' input field.
  • When you select the ellipsis (three dots) on the right side of a trip, you have two options. The "Delete" option appears only if there are multiple trips and allows you to remove a specific trip. The "Bill To" option is available for all trips and opens a drawer showing the default Bill To address from the owning account, which can be changed or updated by the user.
  • After filling in all the required information for your Load, you can either “Save Load”, “+ Add Trip”, or ‘Get Rates’.