Here, we'll walk you through the steps of configuring a unique custom load for sale on the StoneLoads marketplace.
Please note: Payout information and locations must be configured before building a load. If you need help with those steps, check out our Knowledge Base articles about each topic: Payouts & Locations
Custom Loads are unique pre-pulled and weighed loads staged and ready for pickup. If you would like to add a Product Listing refer to this article HERE.
- Navigate to the load builder: Click "Listings" and select "Custom Loads" at the top left. This will bring you to the load builder.
- Click "Add New Load"
- Select your 'ship from location'
- Add products to your load: Next, you'll want to add products using the following steps:
- Find the products you're looking to add to your load by searching your product list in the search bar or clicking "+ All My Products" to see your full product list and filter results. Choose the ones you'd like to add.
- Once products are selected, you can add additional pallets of each product with the "Add Pallet" button.
- Note: The platform brings in your pre-priced items from your product list.
- Add pallet weights:
- Enter each individual unique pallet weight for the load you are building.
- If your material is priced by a unit other than weight, you will have the ability to enter each individual pallet's unit quantity here as well.
- Note: The platform calculates the pallet price and totals as you go. While adding pallets you will see a running total of count, price, and weight to make sure you are filling up a full truckload.
- Add photos:
- We require at least two photos of the load to accompany the posting. You can either a) take the photos on your device if working from a tablet or mobile device or b) save them to your computer and upload them directly by clicking the "Browse" button.
- Remember, these photos help sell your product, so quality photos that accurately show the material you are selling is crucial. (You can always add more than two photos or include a photo of the material installed to show its application.)
- Notes, Preview, Save as Draft, and Publish:
- Public notes (optional): Although public notes are optional, this is a great spot to add clarity on product or extra info you'd like to share with potential buyers.
- Private notes (optional): Use private notes to remind your team where you have this load staged or a unique identifier for the load to be used internally.
- Document uploads (optional): This is a great spot for ASTM standards or other product info.
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- Once all details are configured, you can preview your load to see exactly what buyers will see on the StoneLoads marketplace.
- "Save as Draft" allows you to save the info for finishing a load later. (Some quarries let their forklift operator build the load and take pictures to save it as a draft for the manager to review and publish.)
- "Publish" makes a load live and available for purchase on the StoneLoads marketplace.