In Carrier TMS, the bulk import feature allows you to add multiple loads into the system through a .CSV file. You will need to fill out a template file with your loads’ information and import the data to Carrier TMS via .CSV upload. 

This article will cover: 

• Downloading the load's import template file
• Required fields 
• Uploading the import file to Carrier TMS

To download the loads’ import template file:

1. On your left dashboard, go to Settings > General Settings > Bulk Import
2. On the Bulk Import page, select the import type Loads
3. Download the loads’ import template by clicking on Download Template

The template will be downloaded and saved to your computer under the filename “loads-import-template”.

To format the loads’ import template file:

1. Open the loads-import-template file and delete rows 2 - 3.
2. Refer to the table below of cell formats and required/optional fields while filling out the template.

Important: Please do not change the column header names. Changes to the column headers will prevent the system from matching the correct fields to upload the loads’ data.

 *The accepted date formats are: MM/DD/YYYY or YYYY-MM-DD.

Important: Whenever a second or third (and so on) driver/delivery address is informed, the whole chain of requirements apply for that unit, meaning all the info becomes required as well. For example, if Driver name 2 (2_driver_name) is informed, all the 2_address/2_driver fields must be provided as well.

To upload the loads’ import template file:

1. Save the file as a .CSV file.
2. Navigate back to the loads’ bulk import page > click Upload File
3. A list with the loads’ information from the .csv document will appear at the bottom of the page. Check if everything is correct and click Import Loads on the top right of the page.

The loads’ list will be added in Carrier TMS. If you are experiencing issues uploading the template, please send a copy of the loads’ import template file to our support team for further assistance.