{"id":18546,"date":"2025-08-08T10:28:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T17:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/?p=18546"},"modified":"2025-12-23T07:34:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T15:34:34","slug":"how-to-find-loads-for-trucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/resources\/how-to-find-loads-for-trucks","title":{"rendered":"How to Find Loads for Trucks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re still struggling to find loads and still find yourself engaging in an inefficient search process, rest assured, this guide will help you start to find \u2013 and win \u2013 the best-paying loads you\u2019re after.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"How to search for loads\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S7HdglkgOSU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b>Types of freight transactions:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contract freight and spot freight are the two most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common kinds of freight transactions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Contract freight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Contract freight, also known as a contract rate, is generally awarded to large fleets who have the capacity to fill shipper&#8217;s high-volume freight needs. With contract freight, carriers are generally paid fixed prices for a specified duration of time \u2013 a majority of contracts typically stretch between six months to twelve months. With contract freight, during the contracted period, the kind of freight carriers haul generally remains consistent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Spot freight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Unlike contract freight, which gets negotiated at a fixed price ahead of time, spot freight allows shippers who need freight moved to enlist the services of carriers without a long-term contract. Spot market rates can fluctuate daily as a result of market forces. Smaller carriers and independent owner-operators primarily operate in the spot market. While contract freight typically involves direct contact with the shipper, spot loads are usually facilitated by a broker. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your equipment type, vehicle, and load criteria are some of the factors that will ultimately determine the jobs you can take. C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arriers and brokers often work with one another on a transactional basis, whereas <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/blog\/spot-and-contract-freight-whats-the-difference-and-why-it-matters\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long-term contracts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are usually negotiated between either a carrier and shipper or broker and shipper.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best freight intermediaries can play a key role in the freight cycle by efficiently matching you to newly available loads that fit your line of business, securing you the best rates, and eliminating deadhead truck freight. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Use freight brokers and dispatchers for owner-operators<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enlisting the services of qualified freight brokers can be a profitable strategy for growth-minded carriers and owner-operators. Freight brokers serve as intermediaries between truck drivers and shippers. The best freight brokers will efficiently connect you to new shipments that match your freight criteria and line of trucking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary job of any <\/span><a href=\"\/solutions\/load-board-for-brokers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freight broker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"\/solutions\/freight-dispatcher\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dispatcher<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to develop meaningful professional connections and industry contacts. Establishing relationships with brokers can be an excellent way to build your freight network and earn new business. Smaller carriers, especially, leverage brokers\u2019 pre-existing relationships with shippers to access loads they might not have otherwise found on their own. In short, with the right broker at your side, you can ensure the loads you covet most never slip through the cracks. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carriers relay their vehicle, equipment type, lane preferences, hauling expectations, and freight criteria to brokers \u2013 and the rest will be taken care of. Given your complete profile, brokers can then start to match you to the highest-paying loads across your preferred lanes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Invest in a high-quality load board<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve established your core business objectives, you\u2019re then in a position to invest in a quality load board. The <\/span><a href=\"\/solutions\/freight-load-board\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">top freight load boards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out there connect you to the best-paying loads and, in one fell swoop, become online hubs that allow you to organically build your network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/solutions\/load-board-for-truck-drivers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freight load boards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are now the most common way carriers find new, high-paying loads. Load boards help industry professionals far and wide, no matter your level of experience, thrive in an increasingly digital business landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As centralized, on-demand, online marketplaces, freight load boards enable brokers, shippers, and carriers to conduct business together. In fact, for carriers and owner-operators, load boards streamline, simplify, and accelerate the load-searching process.<\/p>\n<p>The right load board can become a vital springboard as you build your freight network and cultivate connections across the industry. With real-time access to lucrative new freight listings \u2013 as well as direct access to highly qualified shippers and brokers \u2013 right at your fingertips, load boards help carriers stay on top of ever-evolving supply chains and freight markets.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But buyer beware: not all load boards are created equal. In fact, before you go ahead with any load board investment, it\u2019s important to know what you\u2019re looking for \u2013 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> what you\u2019re getting with any load board package.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The best load boards connect you to a broad variety of preferred lanes and high-quality freight. Make sure the load board you select caters to your equipment and vehicle type \u2013 offering a steady stream of specialty freight listings that align with your carriers.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your fleet consists of cargo vans, you want a load board that helps you consistently find <\/span><a href=\"\/solutions\/cargo-van-load-board\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cargo van loads<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; if you\u2019re a hot shot trucker, your load board should help you find <\/span><a href=\"\/solutions\/hot-shot-load-board\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hot shot loads<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019re a pickup trucker and want to find <\/span><a href=\"\/solutions\/load-board-for-pickup-trucks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loads for pickup trucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or operate a box truck and aim to find <\/span><a href=\"\/solutions\/box-truck-loads\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loads for box trucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 that\u2019s what loads boards are all about.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Benefits of freight load boards<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By offering a range of value-add features and helpful industry tools, load boards like <\/span><a href=\"\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DAT<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have proven to be the missing link for many fleets across the country that are looking to break through to the next level. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"\/solutions\/best-load-board\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best load boards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can catalyze growth and have the potential to drive your profitability levels to new heights. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>With the best truck load boards, shrewd carriers can:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapidly find high-quality loads that match the needs of the business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap into an online freight marketplace and find diversified specialty freight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximize their bargaining power in high-demand areas by leveraging comprehensive freight data and real-time analytics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broaden their reach, break into new markets, and build industry connections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce back office burden and maximize fleet-wide uptime by passing off administrative work to a team of dedicated experts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leverage geo-triangulating technology to avoid empty backhauls, plan ahead efficiently, and optimize the profitability of each haul.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instantly capitalize on new, lucrative truck loads as they become available with real-time alerts and notifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eliminate cash flow gaps and reduce the impact of business volatility with customized freight factoring services.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep operating authority active and stay compliant with governing regulatory bodies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to online freight marketplaces while on the go using a free mobile app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And much, much more.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>What are the advantages of DAT\u2019s load board? What makes DAT\u2019s load board special?<\/h3>\n<p>With the largest on-demand freight market and most active user base of any freight network in North America, DAT has become the one-stop shop for freight that allows carriers to get ahead of the pack.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/load-boards\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DAT\u2019s load boards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> post north of <span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;[LOADS_POSTED_DAILY]&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:12929,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:11}\">722,500<\/span> new loads each business day and roughly <span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;291 million&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:12801,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:11}\">291 million<\/span> loads annually. <span data-sheets-root=\"1\">We equip our members with advanced <a href=\"\/rateview\">rate view market metrics<\/a> like average lane rates across 90-, 30-, and 15-day windows by analyzing over $1 trillion in real transactions.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Carriers and owner-operators are smart to parlay DAT, the most popular and robust truck load board in North America, into their own fleet\u2019s prosperity. With comprehensive listings, money-saving features, and over 70 varieties of freight loads, DAT\u2019s load boards empower carriers with options \u2013 giving you the most bang for your buck as far as load boards across the industry go. In fact, on an annual basis, DAT gives you exclusive access to more than <span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;[LOADS_POSTED_FIRST_ON_DAT]&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:12929,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:11}\">97 million<\/span>\u00a0loads that cannot be found elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DAT\u2019s cutting-edge mapping services and <\/span><a href=\"\/iq\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">real-time market analytics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> keep carriers one step ahead of fast-moving freight markets. DAT\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/blog\/hot-market-maps\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">demand maps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlight the areas where demand for your services may be booming, while our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dat.com\/blog\/make-more-money-with-dat-trihaul\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tri-Haul feature<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> further optimizes your freight journeys. Load volumes can also be filtered by state so you can always pinpoint the locations where you\u2019ll find the most bargaining power and competitive rates. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With DAT, you know exactly what you\u2019re getting and who you\u2019re getting. Truth be told, DAT\u2019s straightforward subscription model is part of what makes DAT\u2019s load board so appealing. Whatever stage your business is at, DAT offers a range of <\/span><a href=\"\/solutions\/load-board-for-truck-drivers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">truck load board packages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are designed to help you thrive over the long haul.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>DAT\u2019s load board comes with the same fee structure \u2013 a flat monthly rate and no hidden fees for immediate access to the largest freight network in North America. Furthermore, in addition to user reviews, the <a href=\"\/load-boards\/dat-directory\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DAT Directory<\/span><\/a> contains accurate and updated credit score data so can confidently conduct business with credentialed, highly vetted brokers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outgo.com\/dat?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=outgo_gtm&amp;utm_content=res_how_to_find_loads_for_trucks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Outgo, DAT\u2019s freight factoring service<\/a>, is also included with your membership, helping ensure you\u2019re paid on time for every factorable load so you can keep your business moving.<\/p>\n<p>Cast the widest net on the largest freight network. DAT\u2019s robust vehicle posting and load searching capabilities allow you to successfully scale, while our free and intuitive <a href=\"\/mobile-app\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DAT One mobile app<\/span><\/a> enables you to tap into the DAT network wherever you are. In fact, <a href=\"\/one\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DAT One<\/span><\/a> instantly notifies you any time a broker or shipper in your area posts a new load that matches your freight criteria. In addition to our free app, you can take advantage of our free trials and begin familiarizing yourself with DAT\u2019s one-of-a-kind freight platform.<\/p>\n<h4>Start finding loads for trucks today with DAT!<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re ready to start finding freight that gets your business moving, there\u2019s no better place to start than with a subscription to the <\/span><a href=\"\/load-boards\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DAT load board<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As the largest freight marketplace in the industry, DAT is the best place to find great loads, trustworthy partners, accurate rate information, and so much more. <\/span><a href=\"\/load-boards#pricing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get started today!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In order to build a successful fleet, you need to be able to efficiently find profitable loads. 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