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:
Choose Private Load in the visibility section.
Select haulers from your “Previous Partners” list.
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 |