Published carrier pricing
| Load board | Carrier plans | Trial / free access |
|---|---|---|
| DAT | $59–$339/month | See dat.com/load-boards |
| Truckstop | $42–$299/month | Application fee credited to the first month |
| 123Loadboard | $39, $59 or $79/month | 10-day free trial |
| GigFreight | $29.99/month Standard | The Standard monthly plan starts with 3 days for $1, then $29.99 a month. Loads browsable free without an account |
Plans differ in tools (rate data, credit checks, tracking); compare what is included, not only the price.
How to test a load board during a trial
Broker and shipper contact details on a load are shown only to members with a fully paid, active subscription. A trial gives access to the platform but not to load contact details.
- Search your own lanes and equipment every day of the trial, not just once.
- Note how many loads fit your truck and dates, and whether each shows the rate and rate per mile.
- Check what the trial includes: on some boards a trial shows contact details, on others it does not.
- Compare the monthly price with the extra revenue you would need to cover it.
After you book: paperwork and pay
A load board finds the load; the money is made in what follows. Prepare a carrier packet for new brokers, check every rate confirmation, agree accessorials before pickup and know your cost per mile.
What owner-operators should compare
- Loads on your lanes and equipment — test during a trial.
- Rate information: posted rates and rate per mile on each load.
- Broker credit and payment information.
- Mobile use and alerts.
- Contract terms and cancellation.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free load board for owner-operators?
Some boards offer free tiers with limits. GigFreight lets anyone browse US loads, with rates, without an account; broker contacts need a paid plan.
Your next step
Looking for loads? Check the routes, then browse the board for your market.
Freight routes
Freight hubs
What you get
- Free, without an account: browse the load and vehicle boards.
- After registering: $1 for your first 3 days (card required). Verified companies can post loads.
- Broker contact details unlock with the first payment of your plan.
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Facts on this page last checked 2026-10-14.