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Carrier Guide
Shippers compare on more than price. A clear quote that shows your timing, vehicle fit and inclusions helps them choose you with confidence.
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A clear quote helps shippers choose you
Stand out beyond price
Timing and fit make your quote easy to trust.
Fewer disputes later
Clear inclusions set the right expectations.
Faster, cleaner awards
Shippers can decide without chasing detail.
The essentials
These apply across freight types. The goal is a quote a shipper can understand and compare in seconds.
Tell the shipper when you can collect and deliver, and how firm those times are. Clear timing is often the first thing that separates a competitive quote from an ignored one.
Name the vehicle or trailer you will use and why it suits the load. Showing you understand the job builds confidence that the price is realistic.
Confirm the details that change the plan — site access, loading equipment, ground condition and weight. Good questions signal an experienced operator.
Spell out what the price covers and excludes — GST, tolls, waiting time, permits, escorts or lifting. Comparable quotes win trust and prevent disputes on the day.
Reference your profile, insurances, relevant experience and feedback. A short, specific note about similar jobs you have done reassures the shipper.
Quotes sent with a personalised, tailored proposal have tended to be awarded more often than quotes left as the default text.
Based on an observed pattern in historical data, not a guaranteed result or causal proof.
See the difference
The same job can land very differently depending on what the shipper can see.
Example
Thin quote
“Can do it. $900.”
Better
Strong quote
“I can collect Wednesday morning and deliver next day on a tautliner suited to the pallet dimensions you listed. Price includes pickup, delivery and tailgate, GST included; waiting beyond 30 minutes and redelivery excluded. Can you confirm forklift access at pickup?”
Illustrative only. Adapt to the job and confirm details before you commit.
What a strong quote answers for the shipper
Timing
Give collection and delivery timing and say how firm it is.
Equipment fit
Name the vehicle and loading method and connect it to the load.
Access check
Ask the one or two questions that could change the plan or price.
Inclusions
List inclusions and exclusions so the quote is easy to compare.
Common questions
General guidance to help you quote well. Keep questions and messages on-platform, and confirm the job specifics before you commit.
A quote written for the specific job shows the shipper you understand it and helps them compare fairly. In Loadshift data, personalised proposals are associated with a higher award rate than default text, though that is an observed association rather than a guarantee.
Confirm the details that change the plan or price — dimensions and weight, site access and loading equipment at both ends, timing windows and anything unusual about the load. A quick, specific question is better than a wrong assumption.
State what the price includes and excludes — GST, tolls, waiting time, permits, escorts and lifting — and connect it to the vehicle and timing you are proposing, so the shipper can weigh it against other quotes.
You can, but say what your price assumes and ask the one or two questions that would confirm it. Making your assumptions explicit protects both sides and keeps the quote comparable if the details change.
A complete profile, relevant insurances, feedback from similar jobs and a short, specific note about comparable work you have done. Keep it honest and relevant to the load in front of you.
Yes. Ask questions and clarify details through on-platform messaging so the conversation stays with the job. Keeping communication on Loadshift protects both parties and keeps a record of what was agreed.
Go further
Each category page has a short carrier section with the specifics that matter for that load.
Carrier tips
Lifting method, loaded weight, site clearance and door-to-door inclusions.
Carrier tips
Capacity, tailgate or pallet-jack, service type and extra charges.
Carrier tips
Trailer configuration, permits and escorts, and all-inclusive pricing.
Carrier tips
Loading equipment, rural access, cleaning and collection paperwork.
Ready when you are
Browse loads that suit your vehicle and route, then send a clear quote that stands out.
