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Freight and equipment

Post a freight load carriers can price

Freight bids depend on four numbers per unit, length, width, height and weight, plus how it's packed and which trailer it needs. Post them accurately and carriers can quote shared LTL space or a full truckload without repricing at the dock.

Usually priced on
Density, class, lane and trailer
Typical equipment
Dry van, reefer, flatbed, liftgate
Plan ahead
Weigh after packing
Wrapped pallets loaded in a trailer

Where is it going?

What carriers need from you

These are the fields in the freight form. Complete answers let carriers bid on the real job instead of padding for unknowns.

Every post also includes

  • Pickup and delivery addresses with date and time windows
  • Extra stops along the route, if any
  • Up to 5 photos and 5 files, such as spec sheets or floor plans
  • Anything else carriers should know, in your own words

Unit measurements

  • Length, width and height in inches
  • Weight in pounds

Trailer preference

  • Dry van, air ride van, reefer, flatbed, step deck, lowboy and more
  • Or no preference

Packaging

  • Crate, pallet, box
  • Or bag, bale, bundle, can, carton, case, coil, cylinder, drum, loose, pail, reel, roll, pipe

Before pickup

  1. 1

    Measure each handling unit at its longest points, pallet included, in inches.

  2. 2

    Weigh every unit after packing. A reweigh at a terminal can change the price.

  3. 3

    Build pallets square: no overhang, heaviest items at the bottom, stretch-wrapped and banded.

  4. 4

    Label each unit with shipper, consignee and piece count, such as 1 of 4.

  5. 5

    Say whether both ends have a dock or forklift; without one, ask for a liftgate.

  6. 6

    Have bill of lading details ready: commodity, piece count, weight and special instructions.

Posting takes a few minutes

Post your freight once

Pick freight, add the details above and the route. The load goes live after you confirm your email. Demo data is illustrative.
A shipper posts a car from Dallas to Denver in four steps, and the load goes live for verified carriers. Illustration with sample data.
  1. Pick what you're shipping from 23 categories
  2. Add the details carriers price on
  3. Enter the route: Dallas, TX to Denver, CO
  4. Review and post. Carriers can bid right away

How booking and payment work

  1. Today, about 3 minutes

    You post the load

    Route, dates and what is moving. Free, and you can edit it until you book.

  2. Usually within hours

    Verified carriers bid

    Each bid shows the carrier's price, dates, FMCSA status and reviews. Ask questions in chat first.

  3. When you choose

    Accept and pay into escrow

    You pay the bid plus the 10% service fee. Stripe holds it; the carrier is not paid yet.

  4. On the day

    Follow the trip

    The driver starts the trip, confirms pickup with photos and shares a live location.

  5. After delivery

    Confirm, then the carrier is paid

    Delivery comes with photos and a signature. Confirm it, or it auto-confirms after 72 hours with no dispute.

What you pay, line by line

No subscription, no posting fee, no deposit to see bids. The price is the bid you accept plus our fee, and the carrier keeps 100% of the bid.

Example: a carrier bids $940, the same as in the demo
Carrier's bidSet by the carrier you choose
$940.00
AllShip service fee (10%)Shown before you pay
$94.00
You pay into escrowCard, Apple Pay, Google Pay or bank
$1,034.00
Carrier receives after delivery
$940.00
Pricing and fees in detail
Illustration of how an escrow payment moves from booking to payout. Illustration with sample data.
  1. You pay the carrier's bid plus a 10% fee when you book
  2. The money waits in escrow during the trip
  3. Delivery is confirmed with photos and a signature
  4. The carrier receives 100% of their bid

Freight questions

Should I ship LTL or full truckload?

LTL fits a few pallets that can share a trailer with other freight. Full truckload gives you the whole trailer and suits large shipments or freight that shouldn't be handled at terminals. Post your dimensions and carriers can bid on either.

How is freight class determined?

Class runs from 50 for dense, durable freight to 500 for light, bulky freight. Density, weight per cubic foot, is the biggest factor, with handling, stowability and liability also considered.

Can I ship hazardous materials?

Only with carriers qualified to haul them. Describe the material and its UN number in the details so the right carriers bid.

Do I need a liftgate?

If either end has no loading dock or forklift, yes. Mention it so the carrier sends a truck with one.

When is the carrier paid?

You pay the accepted bid plus the 10% AllShip service fee, and Stripe holds it in escrow. The carrier is paid after you confirm delivery, or automatically 72 hours after delivery if you have not opened a dispute.

Related services

Freight and equipment overview
Wrapped pallets loaded in a trailer

Post it once and compare verified bids

Verified carriers bid on your job. You pay the accepted bid plus the 10% service fee, held in escrow until delivery.

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