When to Use Private Load Board vs Direct Booking
Use Private Load Board When:
- Expanding geographic coverage - You need carriers in new regions or routes
- Accessing specialised services - Requiring specific equipment or capabilities you don't currently have covered
- Managing capacity peaks - Your regular carriers are at capacity during busy periods
- Exploring competitive options - Comparing service levels and pricing across multiple qualified providers
- Building network redundancy - Developing backup carriers for critical shipping lanes
Use Direct Booking When:
- Working with established partners - You have proven carriers with existing pricing agreements
- Routine shipments - Standard jobs on familiar routes with known carriers
- Time-sensitive deliveries - Jobs requiring immediate confirmation without proposal periods
- Specialised relationships - Carriers with unique capabilities or contractual arrangements
