Post loads in minutes.
Pay less. Ship smarter.
FreightBidder puts your freight in front of FMCSA-vetted carriers who compete for it, and lets you bring the carriers you already use. Post your first load free — no credit card needed.
Free plan: 20 loads/month · No credit card required
Coverage takes hours
Carriers can bid the moment your load is live
Endless phone calls to find carriers
Carriers come to you — competitively
No visibility once a load ships
Live status tracking from pickup to delivery
Paper BOLs and email document chains
All documents digital, organized by load
Everything a shipper needs, nothing they don't
FreightBidder handles every step of the freight lifecycle — from load posting to delivery confirmation — so your team can focus on the business, not the logistics.
AI Load Posting — describe it in plain English
Type a description like "ship 20 pallets of electronics from Chicago to Atlanta, needs air-ride trailer" and the AI assistant fills in the details: origin and destination, equipment type, weight and dimensions. Included on Shipper Growth and Pro; on Free you fill in the form yourself.
Bring Your Own Carriers — invite the ones you trust
Paste the email addresses of carriers you already use. Each gets an invitation naming your company, with a free account if they need one. Their bids carry a "Your carrier" tag, and they come first when you send a load to named carriers only.
Private Tenders — offer a load to named carriers first
Send a load only to the carrier companies you pick, instead of the open board. If none of them takes it in the window you set, it opens to the board automatically, so it is never left uncovered by default.
Lane Rate Estimate — a price to start from, on every plan
When you price a load you see what the lane pays: a state-to-state figure from accepted bids on FreightBidder, or an AI estimate where data is thin. One click makes it your Buy Now price. Shipper Free included.
Competitive Bidding — Multiple carriers, one platform
Your load is visible to approved carriers as soon as it goes live, and they compete for your business. Compare bids side-by-side with carrier ratings, FMCSA credentials, insurance status, and transit time estimates all in one view. You always choose — no pressure, no obligation.
FMCSA Verification — Every carrier, every time
We check every carrier against FMCSA records at signup, before they can bid on your loads: operating authority, safety rating and, where FMCSA reports it, insurance. Carriers with a problem or missing data go to manual review and cannot bid until approved.
Real-Time Shipment Tracking — Never wonder where your freight is
Track your shipment on a live interactive map, with positions updated each time the driver reports in. Automated milestone alerts at pickup, transit, and delivery keep you informed without having to call the driver. ETAs flag delays before they become surprises.
Digital Documentation — BOLs, PODs, and rate confirms automated
Rate confirmations, bills of lading, and proof of delivery documents are automatically generated at the right time and stored per shipment. Preview PDFs in-browser, download with one click, or share with a link. Accessible on any device, forever.
Direct Messaging — Communication that stays with the load
Message carriers directly within the platform. Every conversation is tied to the specific load, logged permanently, and available if you ever need to resolve a dispute. No more fragmented email threads or lost text messages.
From post to proof of delivery
Three steps cover the whole shipping lifecycle, from posting to the signed proof of delivery.
Post your load
Describe your shipment and let AI fill in the details, or use our structured form. Set a fixed rate or open it to competitive bidding. Your load goes live to the carrier network instantly.
Review and award bids
Approved carriers submit bids. Compare rates, transit times, carrier ratings, and FMCSA credentials side by side. Award the best bid with one click.
Track from pickup to delivery
Once awarded, the carrier gets load details and dispatch instructions automatically. Track the shipment live on the map. Get milestone alerts. Receive the signed POD at delivery. Done.
Built for operations like yours
FreightBidder works across industries and shipment types. Here's how shippers with different needs use the platform.
Regional manufacturers & distributors
You ship 15–30 truckloads a month from your plant to retail DCs across the country. Your freight team spends Monday morning calling brokers to cover the week's loads. With FreightBidder you post each load once, offer it to your own carriers first if you like, and compare the bids in one place.
- ✓Invite your regular carriers and see their bids tagged
- ✓Compare bids side-by-side with FMCSA credentials
- ✓All rate confirms and BOLs generated automatically
E-commerce & retail shippers managing peak season
Your shipping volume doubles in Q4. Finding extra capacity during peak season — when every carrier is booked — used to mean panic calls and overpaying. FreightBidder's bidding marketplace gives you access to carriers actively looking for freight, even during surges.
- ✓Surge capacity without broker markups
- ✓AI-suggested rates keep you competitive at peak
- ✓Real-time tracking across every active shipment
Agriculture & perishable freight shippers
Produce doesn't wait. When your reefer load needs to move, you want it in front of reefer carriers the moment you post it. FreightBidder puts it on the board for approved carriers right away and lets them filter for reefer freight, though no platform can promise a carrier will accept in time for your pickup window.
- ✓Reefer & temp-controlled equipment filter
- ✓Carriers looked up with FMCSA at signup
- ✓Live status tracking from farm gate to DC
Shipper plans
Start free. Upgrade as your freight volume grows.
20 loads/month
- ✓Up to 20 loads/month
- ✓Basic bid management
- ✓Standard tracking
- ✓1 user seat
50 loads/month
- ✓Up to 50 loads/month
- ✓AI load description auto-fill
- ✓AI market rate estimate
- ✓Document management
- ✓3 user seats
Unlimited loads
- ✓Unlimited loads
- ✓AI load description auto-fill
- ✓AI market rate estimate
- ✓Advanced analytics
- ✓Custom BOL templates
- ✓Bulk load import (CSV)
- ✓Priority support
- ✓10 user seats
Annual billing saves ~33%. See full pricing details →
Common questions from shippers
Where can shippers post freight loads?
Shippers can post loads through their own carrier network, a freight broker or 3PL, a load board, or a freight bidding platform. On FreightBidder you post a load once and approved carriers bid on it, and you compare the offers and award the one you choose. You can post to the open board or send a load only to carriers you name.
How do I get a freight quote on FreightBidder?
Post the load with its locations, dates, equipment type, weight and any special handling. Carriers then bid on it and you compare the offers side by side, instead of requesting quotes one at a time. The more complete the posting, the fewer questions carriers need to ask before they bid.
How quickly will my load receive bids?
Carriers can bid as soon as your load goes live. How quickly bids arrive depends on the lane, the equipment type and the rate you post. You can also set a "Buy Now" price so the first carrier to accept it gets the load instantly. If a public load has had no bids for 4 hours and pickup is still ahead, we tell you, including how many carriers passed on it and why, so you can adjust the rate or the dates.
Can I invite the carriers I already use?
Yes. Paste their email addresses on your Carriers page and each one gets an email from FreightBidder naming your company, with a link to accept. Carrier accounts are free; a carrier new to FreightBidder needs a USDOT number and our approval before it can bid. Once they accept, their bids carry a "Your carrier" tag, and approved ones are offered first when you send a load only to named carriers.
Can I send a load only to specific carriers?
Yes. Instead of the open board, you can send a load as a private tender to the carrier companies you name, and only they are notified. If none of them takes it within the window you choose (6, 12 or 24 hours, 12 by default, and no later than 12 hours before pickup), the load opens to the board so other carriers can still bid.
How do I know what to pay for a load?
When you price a load, every plan, including Shipper Free, shows what the lane pays: a state-to-state estimate from bids accepted on FreightBidder in the last 180 days, or an AI estimate where there are too few of them, rounded to the nearest $10. One click sets it as your Buy Now price. The same engine powers the free Freight Rate Calculator, so you can check a lane before you sign up.
Are the carriers on FreightBidder verified?
Carriers are checked against FMCSA records when they sign up: operating authority (MC# or DOT#), safety rating and, where FMCSA reports it, insurance. Carriers with a problem or missing data go to manual review, and a carrier must be approved before it can bid. FMCSA does not always report insurance, so for high-value freight ask the carrier for a current certificate.
What equipment types does FreightBidder support?
Dry van, flatbed, reefer, step deck, lowboy, tanker, power only, and specialized loads. You can specify equipment requirements, temperature ranges, and special handling instructions when posting.
Can I set a maximum price to stay in budget?
Yes. Post a rate for carriers to see, or leave the load open to bids. You can also set a "Buy Now" price, where the first carrier to accept it gets the load instantly, and a private reserve price that carriers never see.
What if an awarded carrier does not pick up the load?
Once you award a load, FreightBidder tracks the shipment. If pickup or delivery runs overdue, you and the carrier are sent reminders, and our team is alerted if the load stays open. You can message the carrier from the load page and repost the freight to the board with the Duplicate action.
Does FreightBidder handle cross-border shipments?
No. FreightBidder covers the 48 contiguous U.S. states only, and does not handle shipments to or from Canada or Mexico. Contact our team if cross-border is a critical requirement.
What does the free plan include?
The free plan lets you post up to 20 loads per month at no cost, with access to the full carrier network and standard bid management. It's a great way to test the platform before committing to a paid plan.
How is FreightBidder different from traditional load boards?
Traditional load boards are directories — you post and wait, then spend hours calling carriers. FreightBidder is a bidding marketplace where approved carriers compete for your loads. You can compare bids from FMCSA-checked carriers, with AI pricing, shipment tracking, and digital documentation — all in one platform.
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