Load boards are online matching systems where shippers and freight brokers can post loads that need to be shipped, and carriers can find loads to transport. In the USA, several load boards range from free to subscription-based services, offering various features like mobile access, credit information on brokers and shippers, and tools for route planning and rate assessment. Here are two best-known load boards in the USA:
DAT Solutions (DAT Load Board)
DAT Solutions operates one of the largest and most trusted load boards in the industry, offering a wide range of services for carriers, brokers, and shippers. DAT's load board provides access to a vast number of loads, along with tools for rate analysis, route planning, and credit checks.
Truckstop.com
Truckstop.com is another major load board that offers a wide variety of features, including load matching, carrier vetting, and negotiation tools. It caters to carriers, brokers, and shippers, providing solutions like real-time freight tracking and market rate analysis.
Private broker boards
Private broker load boards in the USA are platforms that are typically exclusive to the loads offered by a specific freight brokerage firm. Unlike public load boards that are open to a wide audience, private load boards often require a direct relationship or membership with the brokerage to access their load listings. These boards can offer a more curated experience, with potentially better rates and a more streamlined process, as they're dealing directly with the broker's own freight. Here are some examples of private broker load boards and similar platforms:
C.H. Robinson's Navisphere Carrier
C.H. Robinson, one of the world's largest logistics platforms, offers Navisphere Carrier, which provides carriers access to a vast array of loads from C.H. Robinson's extensive network of shippers. It's designed to make finding and managing freight easier for carriers.
J.B. Hunt 360
J.B. Hunt 360 is a digital freight matching platform that allows carriers to find, book, and manage loads directly with J.B. Hunt. It provides features like real-time load recommendations and end-to-end load management.
Schneider Carrier Marketplace
Schneider's Carrier Marketplace gives carriers access to a wide range of freight opportunities directly from Schneider, one of the leading transportation and logistics services companies. It offers a user-friendly interface and various tools for carriers.
TQL Carrier Dashboard
Total Quality Logistics (TQL) offers the TQL Carrier Dashboard, providing carriers with access to thousands of loads available in TQL's network. The platform includes features like load searching, posting trucks, and managing documents.
CoyoteGO® by Coyote Logistics
CoyoteGO is a digital freight platform offered by Coyote Logistics, providing carriers with easy access to Coyote's vast network of freight. The platform allows carriers to book loads, submit quotes, and manage freight all in one place.
XPO Connect™
XPO Logistics offers XPO Connect, a cloud-based digital freight marketplace where carriers can access freight opportunities, track shipments, and manage their operations with XPO.