### Secure Cost Savings

Loadsmart makes empty backhauls from The Home Depot’s dedicated and private carriers easily accessible, giving shippers the chance to book at up to 40% below market rates.

### Guaranteed Service Performance

Shippers using Flatbed Messenger experience 94%+ on time pick up and delivery.

### Extend Your Team

Every shipper using Flatbed Messenger is assigned a dedicated account manager to assist in booking, tracking and managing their shipments.

## Here are 4 ways to sign up and move flatbed loads

### Online

Find capacity and get rates in just a few clicks by signing up or logging in [online](https://app.shipper.guide/signup?href=%2Floads).

### Rapid Email Bid

Send an email bid to get an instant, real-time rate.

### Direct Integration

Instantly quote and book in your spot portal and TMS – no extra implementation costs.

### Contracted Freight

Secure a long-term rate and manage loads through a dedicated representative.

# Frequently Asked Questions

- ### What is Flatbed Messenger?
  Flatbed Messenger is a solution for shippers that was built in partnership with The Home Depot. It makes flatbed (FBE) capacity easily available for shippers, whether they have spot or contract shipment needs. Flatbed Messenger offers shippers access to premium flatbed carriers and service – at a fraction of the normal costs.

- ### Who benefits from Flatbed Messenger?
  Both shippers and carriers! Shippers who need more capacity get access to quality carriers, and carriers avoid empty miles by filling their backhauls.

- ### How do I sign up to haul Flatbed loads?
  1. Going online to [app.carrierguide.com/loads](https://app.carrierguide.com/loads) to log-in to an existing account or sign up for free.
  2. Spot Portal: Get instantly bookable flatbed quotes in your personal spot portal.
  3. TMS Integration: Get instant bid responses and book shipments directly in your TMS - no extra implementation costs.
  4. Rapid Email Bid Response: Send an email bid to get an instant, real-time rate.
  5. Contracted Freight: Secure a long-term rate and manage loads through a dedicated representative.

## Move Flatbed freight with ease. Start booking loads today.

Work smarter, not harder, with Flatbed Messenger.

### Flexible Capacity

Get coverage matched to your network - how and where you need it, no hassle. Shippers can get spot or contract rates directly online, through their TMS or by emailing their dedicated rep.

### Premium service, discounted rates

Access premium flatbed capacity at below market rates. Flatbed Messenger taps into unused and idle capacity from top performing dedicated carriers that service Fortune 500 shippers at below spot market rates.

### Dedicated Account Management

World-class service from flatbed logistics experts. Every shipper gets a dedicated account manager to provide 1:1 support and ensure carriers meet and exceed service requirements.

### Sustainable, Profitable Shipments

Move more flatbed loads with less emissions and costs. By tapping into excess capacity, loads moved through Flatbed Messenger reduce empty miles and carbon emissions.

## Looking to haul flatbed loads?

Start reducing your empty miles and filling your flatbed trucks with quality loads.

[Sign Up & Start Hauling](https://app.shipper.guide/signup?href=%2Floads) [Download the One-Pager](https://lp.loadsmart.com/hubfs/5041527/FlatbedMessenger_Overview.pdf)

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