Bid My Load: Name Your Freight Rate

Instead of waiting on a standard quote, Bid My Load lets you name the rate you want to pay and submit it directly. Here's how it works and when it gets you a better result than a regular quote request.

What Bid My Load Actually Is

Bid My Load is a simple form on the IZY Logistics site where you enter your shipment details — origin, destination, equipment type, weight, and pickup date — along with the rate you're willing to pay. Instead of receiving a quote back, you're submitting an offer that IZY Logistics can accept, counter, or decline based on current carrier availability for that lane.

How It Works

Once you submit a bid, it's reviewed against real-time carrier capacity on your specific lane. If a carrier is available at or near your target rate, the load gets booked quickly. If capacity is tight, you may get a counter-offer closer to current market pricing rather than an outright decline.

When Bidding Beats a Standard Quote

Bidding works best when you have a target rate in mind from past shipments or budget constraints, when your lane has consistent carrier coverage, or when you want to test whether a rate below the current market average can still get covered. It's less useful for hard-to-cover lanes or tight-deadline freight, where a standard quote gets you moving faster.

Tips for Setting a Fair Bid

Check recent rates for your lane and equipment type before bidding — a bid too far under market tends to get countered rather than accepted outright. Being specific about pickup flexibility and equipment needs also helps carriers evaluate your load faster.

Frequently Asked Questions