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NextLOAD
What NextLOAD is
NextLOAD is a private web load board connecting carriers with freight posted by brokers and shippers. Carriers can search and filter listings by location, radius, company, equipment, rate per mile, weight, length, pickup date, and other criteria. Multi-lane search helps compare options across destinations. Listed freight types include dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, power only, and specialized freight. New listings update automatically in near real time, with no extra charge for that feature. To ask about or haul a load, carriers contact the broker or shipper using the listing details. Brokers can apply to post loads; posting is enabled after approval and setup of a TMS integration. Listed TMS platforms are Ascend, McLeod Software, TransportPro, and Keypoint. A blue chevron identifies brokers or shippers with an established Apex Capital credit relationship; Apex clients can view specific credit information in AMP or the Apex Mobile Factoring app. NextLOAD was launched by Apex Capital in 2014 for truckers and carriers. Since October 13, 2025, access has been limited to active Apex factoring clients. The service is free for those clients, and brokers can post loads for free. Each account is for one user.
Who it suits
NextLOAD suits carriers seeking broker- and shipper-posted freight, provided they are active Apex factoring clients. Brokers and shippers can apply to post loads, with approval and a supported TMS integration required before posting is enabled.
What it does well
- Search filters cover location, equipment, rate per mile, weight, and pickup date.
- Multi-lane search compares loads across destinations.
- Listings update automatically in near real time at no extra charge.
- Brokers can post loads for free after approval and TMS setup.
- Apex clients can view specific credit information in AMP or the Apex Mobile Factoring app.
What to know first
- Access is limited to active Apex factoring clients.
- Each account is limited to one person.
- Brokers must apply, receive approval, and set up a TMS integration before posting.
Limits
Access is limited to active Apex factoring clients, and each account can be used by only one person. Broker posting requires approval and TMS integration setup.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| NextLOAD | Free for active Apex factoring clients; free for brokers to post loads | Free |
| NextLOAD free load board | Private access for active Apex factoring clients · Free broker load posting | Free |
As nextload.com lists them, read 10 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://www.nextload.com/.
- Access the web load board with an active Apex factoring client account.
- Search and filter loads, or compare destinations with multi-lane search.
- Contact the listed broker or shipper using the load details to inquire about or haul a load.
- If you are a broker, apply to post loads and set up a TMS integration after approval.
Verdict
Choose NextLOAD if you are an active Apex factoring client looking for a private load board with searchable freight listings. Look elsewhere if you need access without an active Apex factoring relationship or need multiple people to share one account.
Questions
Is NextLOAD free?
Yes. It is free for active Apex factoring clients, and brokers can post loads for free.
Who can access NextLOAD?
Since October 13, 2025, access is limited to active Apex factoring clients.
Which platforms does NextLOAD support?
NextLOAD is available on the web.
How do carriers book a load?
Carriers contact the listed broker or shipper using the load details to inquire about or haul a load.
Which TMS integrations are listed for brokers?
The listed TMS platforms are Ascend, McLeod Software, TransportPro, and Keypoint.
Who launched NextLOAD?
Apex Capital launched NextLOAD in 2014 for truckers and carriers.
Facts from NextLOAD's own pages
- Account limit
- Only one person can use and access a NextLOAD account, and the FAQ says two-factor authentication helps prevent shared use. · nextload.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Account security
- Each NextLOAD account is limited to one user and uses two-factor authentication. · nextload.com, 15 Oct 2026
- API and SDKs
- The published product pages describe TMS and direct integrations but provide no public API reference or SDK documentation. · nextload.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Booking
- To inquire about or haul a load, carriers contact the listed broker or shipper using the load details. · nextload.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Booking workflow
- Carriers book or inquire by opening a load and contacting the listed broker or shipper. · nextload.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Broker posting
- Brokers and shippers can post loads free after approval through an enabled integration. · nextload.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company founding
- Apex Capital Corp says it was founded in November 1995. · apexcapitalcorp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- Apex lists its headquarters at 301 Commerce Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. · apexcapitalcorp.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists Apex Capital Corp in the 201–500 employee range. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Credit information
- A blue credit indicator identifies brokers or shippers with established Apex Capital credit, while clients can obtain details in AMP or the Apex mobile app. · nextload.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Dry van
- The service provides dry-van listings for goods that do not need temperature control or special handling. · nextload.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Eligibility
- Since October 13, 2025, access is limited to active Apex factoring clients. · nextload.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Expired-load handling
- Loads are removed through TMS integrations after they are no longer available. · nextload.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Flatbed
- The flatbed page advertises nationwide flatbed listings and around-the-clock access. · nextload.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2014 · nextload.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Freight categories
- The main freight categories promoted are dry van, refrigerated and flatbed, with additional equipment types such as power-only and hot shot. · nextload.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Freight types
- Common freight includes dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, power only, and specialized freight. · nextload.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Fuel-card benefit
- The associated TCS fuel card advertises zero transaction fees at more than 2,300 in-network truck stops and average savings of 49 cents per gallon based on Q1–Q3 2026 transactions. · nextload.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Fort Worth, Texas, United States · nextload.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Independent comparison praise
- A FreightBrokers Reddit commenter praised NextLOAD for allowing only integrated TMS postings, which they felt helped keep the board cleaner and reduce fraud. · reddit.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The FAQ lists Ascend, McLeod Software, TransportPro, and Keypoint as TMS platforms for automatic load posting. · nextload.com, 10 Oct 2026
- Licence
- The reviewed official pages do not state an open-source licence or redistribute software for self-hosting. · nextload.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: Apex dependency
- Fleet Logging says access to the broader benefits requires taking on Apex products. · fleetlogging.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: fleet management
- Fleet Logging says NextLOAD does not provide fleet-management tools. · fleetlogging.com, 15 Oct 2026
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