How it works

Overall carrier journey

In a common user journey, a transportation carrier might complete the following Inbound Load Board flow:
• Retrieve bidding loads from the carrier
• Accept non-negotiable fixed prices on loads
• Create spot bids in the spot market for unassigned freight
• Make an update on an accepted job
• Withdraw a bid
• Reject a load
• Search for load information

Market availability

The Inbound Load Board API is written for developers and non-technical stakeholders such as business managers, executives, CTOs, and decision makers located in the U.S. market.

Reference guide

This guide explains how to use the Inbound Load Board API, providing practical examples and step-by-step instructions on how to review, bid, and accept offers to transport loads from Walmart in your solution.
For full technical details, including endpoints, parameters, and brief descriptions, refer to the Inbound Load Board API reference guide.

Prerequisites

Complete the following before integrating the Inbound Load Board API:
• Apply for prequalification.
• Enroll in the Walmart Load Board program
• Get your Retail Link ID (once you’re approved) to log in to the Inbound Load Board portal.

Next steps

Learn how to
• Create your Inbound Load Board profile
• Enroll dispatchers
• Add equipment
• Add a driver
• Place a bid