Load Board
An online marketplace where freight brokers and shippers post available loads and carriers search for freight to haul. Load boards are the primary tool for matching available trucks with available freight in the spot market. Major load boards include DAT, Truckstop.com (now Trucker Path), and 123Loadboard. They display load details including origin, destination, equipment type, weight, rate, and contact information.
Detailed Explanation
An online marketplace where freight brokers and shippers post available loads and carriers search for freight to haul. Load boards are the primary tool for matching available trucks with available freight in the spot market. Major load boards include DAT, Truckstop.com (now Trucker Path), and 123Loadboard. They display load details including origin, destination, equipment type, weight, rate, and contact information.
Example
A carrier deadheading through Kansas City checks DAT's load board and finds a dry van load paying $2.80/mile to Denver posted 20 minutes ago. They call the broker, agree on terms, and receive a rate confirmation within the hour.
Related Resources
Need Help With Your Freight?
Understanding freight terminology is the first step. Let us handle the rest — tell us about your shipment and we will match you with the right carrier.