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Welcome! In this guide, we will walk you through the process of creating a new load in FreightPrint. This involves entering information in three key sections: Pickup, Delivery, and Shipment.
To get started, click the red New Load button located at the upper left corner of your dashboard. This will direct you to the Pickup Information page. Here, you can either type or select a previously saved pickup location, or add a new location if necessary. I will demonstrate how to add a new location shortly.
The process for adding new details, whether it’s a location, driver, or contact, follows a similar format. To add a new pickup location, simply click Add New Location, then fill in the name, address, phone number, and email associated with the pickup. You can also choose to allow text messages to be sent to the pickup number and decide if you want to save this location for future loads.
Next, select a date and time for delivery, provide driver instructions, and input the name of the driver or carrier assigned to the load. If you need to enter a new carrier or driver, just click Add New Carrier and complete the required fields. Should you be uncertain about the driver, you can select Undecided to keep the information private, or choose Broadcast to send it to your FreightPrint network. For further insights on broadcasting loads, be sure to check out our dedicated video.
After you've entered the delivery information, click Next to proceed to the Delivery Information section. Here, you can choose or add a delivery location, following the same steps you took for the pickup. Don't forget to enter the delivery instructions as well!
Once you have entered the delivery details, click Next to access the final section: Shipment Information. This is where you will input all remaining details, such as the PRO, BOL, or invoice number, any necessary document uploads, and shipment specifics including the weight, volume, or quantity.
Additionally, you can include estimated time and distance, carrier equipment type, and set up custom fields in your shipping information template. To learn more about customizing these dropdown menus, check out our video tutorial on adding custom fields.
In this section, you’ll also find options for managing billing contacts. To add a new billing contact, follow the same procedure as before for entering new information. If you’ve set up any custom fields, they will appear here as well.
If you haven't created custom fields, you'll see an option labeled Auto Invoicing. Check this box if you would like FreightPrint to automatically generate and send an invoice once the load is delivered. If you prefer to handle invoicing manually, leave this option unchecked.
After filling in all the required information about your load, it’s time to make it official. You have two options: click the Create Load button to finalize the load, or if you wish to dispatch the load to a driver simultaneously, select the Create & Dispatch Now button. Choose the option that best suits your needs.
Congratulations! You have successfully created a new load in FreightPrint. Your new load will now appear at the top of your dashboard, ready for your management.
By following these steps, you can efficiently manage your freight logistics and ensure smooth operations within the FreightPrint platform.
For more tips and tutorials on using FreightPrint effectively, be sure to explore our other resources!
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