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Best Load Board Software in 2026

For matching freight with carriers, compare how each load board handles carrier search, booking workflow, and load alerts. API access and mobile apps may matter for fitting the service into your day-to-day process, while load posting limits, free-plan availability, and the paid starting point help clarify access and cost. The entries include BulkLoads, Direct Freight, and RXO Connect, with different listed capabilities to weigh against the way you post and find freight. Use the comparison details to focus on the workflows and access options that matter to your operation.

27 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

123Loadboard

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

123Loadboard combines freight search and posting with carrier and broker workflows, APIs, and trip tools.

7.7 10-day trial Visit site
2

Amazon Relay

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Amazon Relay combines a freight load board with contract options and mobile tools for drivers. It is free to join, but carriers must meet eligibility requirements and wait for an application decision.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
3

BulkLoads

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

7.5 Free plan Visit site
4

DAT One

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

DAT One combines a load board with mobile tools and distinct carrier and broker plan features. Buyers should check which plan supports the features and API access they need.

7.5 Visit site
5

Carrier 360 by J.B. Hunt

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Carrier 360 combines load search and booking with carrier workflow tools, available across web and mobile.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
6

Carrier First Management

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Carrier First brings load discovery, bidding, shipment status, invoicing, and document storage together for freight marketplace participants.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $15/mo Visit site
7

Direct Freight

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Direct Freight combines a carrier load board with alerts, mobile access and optional rate and credit tools.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $39/mo Visit site
8

FreightLink

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

FreightLink combines a vetted, U.S.-only loadboard with load documents and integration options. Its API access has approval and operational limits; the planned subscription is not yet in effect.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
9

Cargopedia

Free plan APIWeb

Choose Cargopedia if your business needs a freight exchange with route matching, alerts, route tools, or API access.

7.2 Free plan · paid from €60/mo Visit site
10

Doft Load Board

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Doft provides search, booking, posting, communication, and tracking tools for both sides of freight matching.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $19.99/user/mo · 10-day trial Visit site
11

FlatLoads

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

FlatLoads pairs equipment-specific freight listings with tools for carriers, brokers and shippers.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $29.99/mo Visit site
12

LaneRunner

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

LaneRunner combines marketplace access, quote comparison, and shipment workflow tools for shippers, brokers, and carriers.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
13

RXO Connect

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

RXO Connect combines freight search with load management, payment paperwork and carrier marketplace options.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
14

LoadBetter

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

LoadBetter provides a free way for brokers and shippers to manage private loads and widen access through its Public Marketplace.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
15

FreightEmpire

Free plan Web

Choose FreightEmpire if you are a commercial carrier, broker or shipper looking to connect through load listings and bids.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
16

FreightFinder

Free plan Web

Pick FreightFinder for free access to truck and load listings, flexible search filters, and an optional personalized board. It can help identify opportunities and contact listing companies directly.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
17

LoadMatch

Free plan APIWeb

Choose LoadMatch if your transportation business needs to post or find intermodal and import/export capacity, with paid membership adding visibility and email alerts.

6.8 Free plan · paid from $600/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
18

NextLOAD

Free plan Web

Choose NextLOAD if you are an active Apex factoring client looking for a private load board with searchable freight listings.

6.7 Free plan Visit site
19

x12port Load Board

Free plan APIWeb

Choose x12port Load Board if you need private load posting and EDI exchanges with your carrier network. Carriers can connect free, and a 14-day full-access trial is available without a credit card.

6.6 Free plan · paid from $199/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
20

123cargo

Paid APIWeb

123cargo combines freight listings, search, spot bidding and company evaluation in a browser-based exchange.

5.8 From €60/mo (annual) Visit site
21

Hazfinder

Free trial APIWeb

Hazfinder focuses on regulated US hazmat freight workflows, from posting and searching to booking and team coordination.

5.8 Visit site
22

CargoON

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose CargoON if your shipping operation needs carrier allocation, shipment visibility, and dock scheduling in one platform.

5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
23

TIMOCOM Road Freight Marketplace

Free trial APIWeb

TIMOCOM brings freight offers, carrier search, orders, tracking, route planning, and integrations together.

5.6 Visit site
24

Teleroute

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose Teleroute if you need a freight and vehicle exchange with search options, mobile access, and integrations for publishing offers.

5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
25

Trans.eu Freight Exchange

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Trans.eu Freight Exchange combines marketplace access, messaging, transaction records, mobile tools, and API workflows for logistics participants.

5.4 Free plan Visit site

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