This guide explains how load pricing and project settings affect Book Now availability. Whether a load has a rate or matches a project (with or without a Max Buy) determines how it's shared with carriers.
Matching Project with Max Buy:
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If a load matches a project with a Max Buy, the load is sent to the carrier with the set rate, and Book Now is available.
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If the load’s rate is higher than the Max Buy, the Max Buy rate will be used.
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If the load’s rate is lower than the Max Buy, the carrier will receive the load’s rate.
Load Without a Rate but Matching Max Buy:
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If a load has no rate but matches a project with a Max Buy, the Max Buy rate will be applied.
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Carriers procured in the project with a rate lower than the Max Buy will still receive an email with their rate.
Waterfall Projects:
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If the load is part of a waterfall project with a Max Buy, the procured carriers will receive their regular rate, while other carriers will receive an offer without a rate.
Loads with No Rate:
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If a load has no rate and does not match a project, Book Now will not be available.
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If the load has no rate but matches a carrier who has run the lane recently, the carrier will receive the historical rate for that lane via email, but Book Now will not be available.
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If the load has no rate but matches a project without a Max Buy, Book Now will not be available.
Book Now Behavior:
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For loads without a rate, Book Now will only work if the load matches a project. If it doesn’t match a project, Book Now is unavailable.
If you have any further questions, please contact Support@cargochief.com