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Make routing easy with Multiple shipments. Whether you book two shipments or two hundred, let the dashboard calculate the most efficient routes every time.
On your Mothership dashboard select Multiple Shipments
For shipments with more stops, Mothership offers an easy-to-use spreadsheet upload option to avoid the hassle of manually entering each address.
Upload a spreadsheet
Once you click Upload a spreadsheet, the template download will appear in the bottom left-hand corner of the next screen. Use our template to collate your multiple shipment data or just use it to understand what headers are required.
Upload your completed template by clicking Browse files. (.XLS, .XLSX, or .CSV formats are accepted.) Need help creating a file for your shipments? Check out this article.
File requirements:
All required columns must be included in your file upload.
Files must contain at least two shipments and 200 maximum.
Each shipment can contain up to 12 pallets and cannot exceed 10,000 lbs in total. Shipments exceeding 12 pallets or 10,000 lbs must be booked as separate shipments.
Indicate whether your sheet contains multiple pick-ups or delivery locations.
Deliveries: Pick up from a single location and deliver to multiple locations.
Pick-ups: Pick up from multiple locations and deliver to a single location.
Provide your multiple shipment details
Input the single delivery or pickup location and when the shipments will be ready.
💡 Tip: Book by 1 PM to be eligible for same-day delivery.
Select the shipment's cargo type (pallets, crates, or boxes) and enter their dimensions.
If cargo types were not specified in your spreadsheet, please select your type of cargo and enter your dimensions. You can only select one cargo type but have the option to enter different dimensions for each item. For example, you may have pallets in different sizes.
Enter your Pick-up from or Delivery to address and information.
This is the step where you can include information for your route's origin or destination.
Please note: Routes must be ready and booked before 9 am local time for same-day delivery.
Column Mapping
Please match your column headers to the required fields on the left using the drop-down menu. Easily switch additional unused fields off by clicking the toggles to the left of each header name.
Please note: Headers with a "*" are required and cannot be switched off.
Quoting calculation
Once you finish mapping your fields, Mothership will start calculating your instant quote.
Review the details
In your instant quote, you have the ability to modify the stops, choose freight coverage, and add accessorials.
To help ensure all of your freight reaches the proper destination, you can also add the reference #, optional notes, and the dock #. These details are optional but may be helpful for shipments going to large facilities.
After adding details and double-checking every shipment, you're all set to book!
Get ready for pick-up
There are only a few steps left to help your routes move smoothly:
Download and print the loading order manifest. (Available at the booking confirmation stage)
Stage your shipment at your pick-up door.
Upon arrival for pick-up, confirm the route number with your driver.
Interested in Multiple Shipments?
Requirements:
You must have Payment Terms enabled on your account.
You must be a high-volume shipper to benefit from routed shipments.
If interested, please contact your Account Executive or book a meeting here.