Understanding Budget Suggestions

How It Works

When posting a load, Baleport automatically suggests a budget range using live data from:

  • Mapbox Routing API – Calculates real driving distance and time.

  • Load Weight & Dimensions – Heavier or oversized items cost more.

  • Special Factors – Fragility, temperature control, time sensitivity, or dock availability.

  • Current Market Averages – Based on similar loads and lanes.

You’ll see two numbers:

  • Suggested Budget Minimum – Baseline rate covering standard haul costs.

  • Suggested Budget Maximum – Reflects premium service or urgent delivery.

Adjusting Your Budget

You can override the suggested range if you prefer:

  • Increase for priority handling or express delivery

  • Decrease for flexible or low-urgency shipments

💡 Tip: Posting realistic budgets helps your load attract faster, higher-quality bids.

Why It Matters

Accurate budgets:

  • Prevent underbidding or inflated offers.

  • Build trust with haulers.

  • Lead to faster job acceptance and fewer disputes later.

📊 Related: Public vs Private Loads — Choosing Who Can Bid


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