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Compare load boards for new businesses (2026)

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By the OwnerUnlocked team · Facts checked Oct 4, 2026 · How we rate · Partner links

Highest score8.1/10123LoadboardBudget-minded new carriers wanting a free trial
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8.1/10123LoadboardFrom $39/mo Visit
6.5/10TruckstopFrom $42/mo Visit
5.9/10DAT OneFrom $59/mo Visit
Best forBudget-minded new carriers wanting a free trialOwner-operators wanting broker vetting and Spanish voice searchCarriers wanting a large board plus broker credit data
Skip ifYou need lane rate data or broker credit on the cheapest plan.You need lane rate data on a budget; it's only on the $159 plan.You can't justify $149+/month for lane rate averages.
Free plan or trial10 daysNoNo
SpanishSpanish supportSpanish websiteNot confirmed
SupportPhone 877-875-5301; M-F 8am-5pm ETPhone 1-800-203-2540, email; M-F 6am-5pm MTPhone (800) 547-5417; 24h Mon-Thu, Fri 6am-9pm CT, Sat-Sun 7am-4pm CT
Mobile appYesYesYes
Public rating4.9/5 (App Store, 12,522)4.4/5 (App Store, 2,662)4.7/5 (App Store, 7,084)
PriceStandard $39, Premium $59, Premium Plus $79/moBasic $42, Advanced $135, Pro $159 per user/mo$59–$339/mo (5 carrier plans)
Free trial10 daysNone shown; $42 application fee credited to first monthNot published
Rate dataRate Check on Premium Plus onlyRate Insights on Pro onlyLane averages from Enhanced (15-day) up; best on Select
Broker creditCredit scores and days-to-pay on Premium and upBroker ratings on Advanced/Pro; factorability data on allCredit scores, days-to-pay, reviews on all plans
Mobile appYes, iOS and AndroidTruckstop Go (iOS, Android)DAT One app included (iOS, Android)
Loads posted57.6M+ truckloads posted annually (site counter)Not published291M+ loads & trucks posted annually
Top pros
  • Plans from $39/month with a 10-day free trial
  • No contracts; no MC or DOT number needed to register
  • Basic plan $42/month includes unlimited load search and truck posts
  • AVA voice assistant speaks Spanish on Advanced and Pro plans
  • Claims 291M+ loads and trucks posted each year
  • Broker credit scores, days-to-pay and reviews on every plan
Watch out for
  • Rate Check lane rates only on the $79 Premium Plus plan
  • Standard plan lacks credit scores, backhauls and maps
  • Rate insights only on the $159/month Pro plan
  • $42 non-refundable application fee; no free trial shown
  • Lane rate averages start at the $149/month Enhanced plan
  • No free trial shown on the pricing page

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