Manifested truckloads have a list with information on each item of the load.  Description of the item, SKU, MSRP, MAP (Market adjusted price or current selling price) are among some of the details.  The cost of these loads is usually determined by a percentage of the stated retail value which would be MSRP or MAP.   The majority of truckloads are valued at MSRP which is usually an inflated number.  A product sells for MSRP when introduced but that price usually falls the longer the product remains on the market.  They should be stated at MAP so you are paying a percentage of current retail but that requires additional work and it also reduces the proceeds so they are left at MSRP.  It is common for MSRP values to be 30% above MAP.  That means you are paying 30% more as a percentage of current retail value. It can be difficult getting high return loads when purchasing manifested loads due to the way the items are priced with one exception.  Appliance and other high value low piece count loads are usually manifested.

Unmanifested truckloads are sold in bulk with no actual valuation.  There could be criteria like 26 pallets, average piece count per pallet, estimated load value, categories of items included, and more.  There is no known actual retail value of these loads so they are usually sold at a flat price per truckload.  There is a chance you get more than you pay for since the value of the load is not limited to the actual retail value.  You don ‘t get the inflated retail value issued since there is no manifest and no actual retail value.

What truckload is right for me.

Many general merchandise truckloads are unmanifested and sold at a flat price.  The majority of general merchandise truckloads we sell are unmanifested since they can offer substantially more value than manifested loads.  This is common with truckloads of over 1,000 pieces with moderate retail values.  Appliance truckloads are usually manifested as are many truckloads with low count high value items.