Introducing the New ShipperGuide Marketplace

Logistics management is a challenge for most businesses and, if we’re honest, usually a very unwelcome distraction. Finding reliable truckload carriers and running a shipping operation is rarely easy.

Dealing with carriers, understanding transit times, and knowing you're getting a fair rate are constant struggles that most companies face.

If any of these concerns are familiar, Loadsmart has a new solution to help. Just launched, ShipperGuide Marketplace enables companies to streamline their shipping process with easy but powerful shipping technology that connects you with a large and diverse network of trusted partners to deliver all your freight reliably.

What is the new ShipperGuide Marketplace?

The ShipperGuide Marketplace platform offers a comprehensive solution for full truckload shipping. It connects shippers with a network of trusted brokers and carriers, providing access to instant bookable prices and technology that automates shipment execution. It simplifies logistics by streamlining the entire process, from quoting to booking to final delivery and reporting.                                                                 

ShipperGuide TMS helps users from the beginning of the shipping process with real-time pricing and bidding options, enabling companies to make informed routing decisions quickly and based on the latest market rates. Then, advanced automation eliminates most manual tasks common to the shipping process, like paperwork and emails to coordinate shipment details. With its ever-growing network of shippers, brokers, and carriers, the platform ensures that users can access a wide range of shipping options to meet their needs.

And, if you happen to be a broker or carrier, your company can connect to the network to open up new opportunities with shippers who need your help.

How it Works and Who Can Use it

The ShipperGuide Marketplace is designed for simplicity and ease of use, allowing shippers with any freight volume to streamline their logistics operations. It’s a tool designed for every company that ships full truckload freight and for brokers who want to expand their client base and find more freight.

For shippers, it’s an intuitive process of simply posting a shipment by entering its details, including the origin, destination, freight type, and preferred delivery window. Once that is done, the platform instantly retrieves quotes from qualified brokers and carriers within the network. Shippers can compare the offered rates and book the load with a single click. Once complete, the selected broker or carrier takes over the execution of the shipment, and the platform handles all communication between the shipper and provider, ensuring that everyone remains informed. Any issues are promptly addressed — there is no need for manual communication or paperwork.

If you are a broker or carrier, you can apply to join the ShipperGuide Marketplace. By doing so, you can gain access to a steady stream of shipment opportunities. When loads are posted that match your expertise and capacity, you can submit instant, competitive quotes. When you win a bid, ShipperGuide TMS automates all communication documentation with the shipper, streamlining the entire execution process.

Benefits for Shippers

The ShipperGuide Marketplace offers several benefits tailored to meet the diverse logistics needs companies can have. Here are just a few:

Instant Pricing Gives You a Competitive Advantage

There is no more waiting for quotes. ShipperGuide Marketplace delivers instant pricing, meaning you can make faster, more informed decisions about your shipments, leading to cost savings and the ability to get your freight moving more quickly. The platform allows you to comparison shop across a network of brokers and carriers, saving you money. This can be especially true if you’re open to working with reliable carriers you might not have used before.

Unlike more basic freight matching platforms, which focus on quickly assigning loads to whatever trucks are available, ShipperGuide Marketplace allows you to emphasize specific requirements you have. In other words, finding and choosing the right carrier for your freight at the best price is faster and easier.

Expanded Network & Access to Additional Capacity and Expertise

Finding reliable carriers can be a challenge, especially during peak seasons or if you move specialized freight. But the ShipperGuide Marketplace connects you with a network of qualified providers, instantly expanding your carrier options. This means you have the capacity you need when you need it. Additionally, it opens doors to brokers with expertise in specific lane movements or freight types, allowing you to strengthen your logistics strategy and build a more robust supply chain.

The ShipperGuide Marketplace is a great opportunity for shippers looking to explore new carrier relationships or diversify their existing partnerships.

Better Coverage for Last-Minute or Difficult Shipments

Unexpected situations arise. With the ShipperGuide Marketplace, you’re no longer left scrambling for last-minute coverage. The platform allows you to quickly post urgent shipments and receive competitive quotes from a pool of brokers ready to handle your shipment. Similarly, for hard-to-place shipments with specific requirements, you have access to brokers with experience handling complex or specialized deliveries.

Other Benefits of ShipperGuide Marketplace

Users generate greater operating efficiency for their shipping operations. The platform’s automated execution and streamlined processes reduce the need to do things manually, saving you and your team time and minimizing errors.

The flow of information and data improves, too. Real-time updates and clear communication channels between shippers and brokers ensure transparency for everyone throughout the entire shipping process.

Lastly, the solution is scalable. Whatever you ship and whenever you ship it, ShipperGuide TMS scales with you. Your needs are covered for everything from small, frequent shipments to large, irregular consignments.

Benefits for Brokers and Carriers

The ShipperGuide Marketplace offers several advantages for brokers and carriers looking to expand their business and find new opportunities. By joining the Marketplace, brokers gain access to an extensive network of shippers actively seeking capacity, opening up new opportunities to increase your load volumes and drive customer acquisition. It will streamline the process of connecting with them, leaving you with more time to focus on securing the best rates and executing your shipments.

If you’re ready to level up your growth, contact us to learn more about becoming a ShipperGuide Marketplace broker or carrier and expand your business.

Advantages All Around

ShipperGuide Marketplace brings you efficiency and transparency in full truckload freight. By connecting shippers with a network of pre-vetted brokers and carriers, you can easily make faster decisions, secure capacity, and reduce costs. Simultaneously, brokers and carriers benefit from access to a wider pool of qualified clients and a streamlined workflow. Whether you're a shipper searching for reliable capacity or a provider looking to expand your reach, the ShipperGuide Marketplace offers a win-win solution.

Contact us today to learn how to unlock its potential.