FreightForge is an application that facilitates automated bidding on spot shipments, or one-time conditional shipments, allowing carriers to bid directly to shippers. It provides an open platform for shipments that do not fit within shippers' contracted carrier networks. Carriers can bid on shipments matching their profile, removing brokers and allowing carriers to earn more revenue through direct billing and relationships. The application notifies carriers of bidding opportunities, and shippers can submit shipment details automatically or directly. Carriers and shippers interact through the bidding process to arrange spot shipments. FreightForge costs carriers low fees to quote and be awarded bids, providing an alternative to load boards.