Public vs Private Loads

Public Loads

Who sees it: All verified haulers on Baleport.

When to use:

  • You want the most competitive bids.

  • You’re flexible on who hauls your shipment.

  • You’re shipping on common routes (e.g., hay or equipment hauls).

Benefits:

  • Maximum visibility.

  • More bids and faster matches.

  • Transparent pricing through competition.

Private Loads

Who sees it: Only haulers you invite directly.

When to use:

  • You have trusted carriers from past shipments.

  • You’re shipping fragile, high-value, or time-sensitive loads.

  • You want to maintain confidentiality or preferred pricing.

How to invite haulers:

  1. Choose Private Load in the visibility section.

  2. Select haulers from your “Previous Partners” list.

  3. Send invitations — they’ll receive an in-app notification.

🛠️ Note: Invited haulers have a limited time to respond before the load expires.

Which Should I Choose?

Situation

Recommended Visibility

New shipper or public commodity

Public

Sensitive or recurring shipment

Private

Preferred hauler relationships

Private

Urgent delivery

Public


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