CarrierPoint: Accepting a Load Bundle (Carrier View)

In some circumstances, Nucor may choose to tender multiple loads together as a "package". In these cases, acceptance of the load bundle indicates that you are agreeing to move all loads included in the load bundle. Costs associated with the load bundle will be based either on the sum of applicable rates for all loads included OR a total amount bid by the carrier.

Please note that bundling affects only how the loads are tendered. Unless specified otherwise, each load maintains its individual status and moves through the normal load process independently (scheduling, gating, delivery, and payment). There is no inherent requirement to use the same driver/vehicle to move the loads in the bundle. Bundling simply means that the carrier is accepting responsibility for moving all loads included in the "package".

When a load bundle has been created, this will be indicated with a "B" icon shown on each individual load. Information regarding other loads included in the bundle can be seen by clicking on the "B" icon to expand the view.

If the load bundle is awarded, each load will show the cost associated with that individual movement.

If existing rates are in place, the cost for each load will be calculated based on the specific load parameters.
If a bid is awarded, the cost for each load will reflect the apportioned cost based on mileage. (If load A represents 35% of the total miles for the bundled loads, load A will reflect 35% of the total amount bid for the bundle.)

Accepting or bidding on load bundles uses the same process as is used on individual loads.

To accept a load bundle being offered based on existing rates - from the Respond to Offers page:

The load bundle being offered will be noted with the "B" icon, bordered in blue flags, and display a specific reminder that acceptance applies to all loads included in the bundle.
To accept the load bundle, tick the box under the "Accept" column.
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the "Submit" button.

To accept a load bundle being offered based on existing rates - from the View Load Tenders page:

The loads being offered as part of a bundle will be noted with the "B" icon. If expanded (by clicking on the icon), all component loads will be shown bordered in blue flags.
Click on the "respond" link.
The Respond screen provides a highlighted reminder that acceptance applies to all loads.
Click the Accept button.

To place a bid on a load bundle being offered:

As with individual loads, load bundles available for bid are visible on the View Load Tenders page only.
The loads being offered as part of a bundle will be noted with the "B" icon. As each load retains its individual identity, you may see the more than one load displayed with this icon. Only one of the loads will provide an action link.
- As shown above, clicking on the "B" icon will show all component loads bordered in blue flags.
Click the "BID" link.
The Spot Market Bidding screen provides a highlighted reminder that the bid being placed is for all loads included in the bundle.
Enter the total amount required to move ALL loads included in the bundle and click the "Submit" button.
A pop-up alert box will appear which displays the total amount being bid. This again highlights that the amount being bid is for the bundle. Click OK to confirm.
- If the bid amount entered was either per-mile or per CWT, this pop-up will show the total calculated freight cost.
The bid will be submitted to the shipper for review and response