Creating a load is one of the primary tasks in Carrier Rute. The recommended and fastest way to create a load is by importing the broker's Rate Confirmation, allowing Carrier Rute to automatically populate most of the required information.
If you don't have a Rate Confirmation available, you can also create the load manually.
Open the Create Load Window
You can create a load in one of two ways.
Quick Add Shortcut
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Open the Main Menu.
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Click Add New.
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Select Load.
Load Module
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Open the Main Menu.
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Expand List and Click Load.
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Click + Add Load.
Import a Rate Confirmation (Recommended)
The recommended workflow is to import the broker's Rate Confirmation before entering any information manually.
You can import the document in two ways:
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Click Read Rate Confirmation.
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Drag and drop the Rate Confirmation directly into the Create Load window.
Carrier Rute automatically extracts the available information from the document and populates the load.
Review the imported information before saving the load.
Create a Load Manually
If you are not using a Rate Confirmation, complete the required load information manually.
Reference Number
Enter the broker's Reference Number.
Broker
Select an existing Broker.
If the record does not exist, click Add New, enter the required information, and save it. The new record is automatically preselected.
Equipment
You can assign:
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Truck
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Trailer
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Driver
Assigning equipment during load creation is optional.
If no equipment is selected, the load is created as BOOKED.
For FTL loads, assigning a truck automatically creates a Deadhead stop using the truck's last known location from the Dispatch Board.
For LTL loads, no Deadhead is created. Mileage is calculated only between the configured stops.
Origin
Select an existing Shipper.
If the record does not exist, click Add New, enter the required information, and save it. The new record is automatically preselected.
Configure the pickup schedule by selecting either Work Hours or Appointment, then enter the Date and Time.
Destination
Select an existing Receiver.
If the record does not exist, click Add New, enter the required information, and save it. The new record is automatically preselected.
Configure the delivery schedule by selecting either Work Hours or Appointment, then enter the Date and Time.
Billing
Enter the Base Rate.
Click Save to create the load.
Tips
OCR Is the Recommended Workflow
Whenever possible, import the broker's Rate Confirmation instead of entering information manually.
LTL Loads
If you change the load type to LTL, Commodity and Weight become required fields.
Additional Billing Charges
Click the + button in the Billing section to add additional charges, including:
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Layover
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Lumper
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Fuel Surcharge
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Escort
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Detention
Additional Stops
Click the + button in the Stops section to add additional pickup or delivery stops.
Additional stops are automatically included in route and mileage calculations.
Map View
Click the Map button to display the planned route, including the truck location, stops, and mileage.
Mileage
Carrier Rute automatically calculates:
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Leg Miles
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Loaded Miles
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Total Miles
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Estimated Drive Time
For FTL loads, Total Miles includes the Deadhead miles.
For LTL loads, mileage is calculated only between the configured stops.