Load Board for Pickup Trucks
Load Board for Pickup Trucks
Find freight for pickup trucks on the DAT load board, which posts more specialty loads than any other load board.
With the DAT load board package, pickup truck carriers can find the right freight using unlimited search and post. But the best part? There are no hidden fees.
- Get the best selection of loads for pickup trucks anywhere.
- Connect with trustworthy brokers on the DAT network.
- Access specialty loads with the DAT search engine.
Get the best selection of loads for pickup trucks anywhere.
Find more listings than any other load board in the industry.
The DAT load board posts more than 400 million loads annually including opportunities to find pickup truck loads — more than any other load board in the industry. Many of the loads posted are exclusive to the DAT network, meaning you can find loads before other carriers and get ahead of the competition. You can also use the platform to negotiate better rates and set your business up for success.
Connect with trustworthy brokers on the DAT network.
Finding the right broker starts with the DAT load board package.
Working with brokers can be challenging, but there are many long-term advantages of partnering with a broker, including increased access to freight, less wasted time, and faster payments. The DAT network provides contact information for brokers in your area along with broker history and client reviews to help you find a reliable business partner.
Access specialty loads with the DAT search engine.
The DAT search engine allows you to find specialty loads with custom filters.
The DAT load board helps pickup truck drivers and truckers of all kinds find the right load match. Use the DAT load board to sort postings based on the dimensions and requirements of your truck and make the most out of your routes near and far.
To find loads for pickup trucks, you need a load board subscription. With the DAT load board, you can search for hot shot or specialty loads, and narrow your search based on the size and dimensions of your trailer. But make sure you don’t narrow your search too much, or you’ll eliminate potential matches. Try keeping your truck criteria broader, and hone in on the best loads in your location.
Pickup truck load boards are generally the same as any other load board, meaning you’ll have to sift through countless irrelevant loads to find the right loads for your truck. Fortunately, the DAT load board package includes search filters as well as automated alarms that notify you every time there’s a new freight match in your area.
Hot shot loads are less-than-truckload (LTL) loads and are usually significantly smaller than the average truckload. Hot shot loads also need to be delivered quickly, which means truckers will need to find matches and pick up freight on a compressed time frame. Pickup trucks are often used to transport hot shot loads because of their smaller dimensions, as well as their ease of transportation.
Hot shot trucking is a popular form of trucking, especially for new owner operators, because of its potential for a quick profit margin. Unlike semi trucks or box trucks, pickup trucks usually require less initial investment and have lower fuel costs. The tradeoff is that hot shot truckers often work long hours with urgent delivery times.
As a pickup truck driver, securing a hot shot load starts with your load board. Once you have found the right load match, you’ll need to pick up your freight from the shipper in your area. Brokers are helpful in this process, since brokers can connect owner operators to shippers, and negotiate the fairest rates. With your DAT load board, you can contact shippers and brokers on the DAT network for free.
Free load boards are an appealing idea for any truck driver, but a paid load board is a more profitable investment for your trucking business. DAT subscribers can get ahead of the competition with the biggest and best selection of loads in the industry. Plus, every DAT load board subscription includes access to the free DAT One mobile app, which lets you view your DAT load board package wherever you have internet access.
“The DAT Load Board is the only one I use, and I really don’t see any interest in trying any other one.”
- Brian Stone, Stone’s Trucking LLC
"DAT Load Board is awesome. They even teach you how to book a load and how to use it on your computer or cell phone app. Highly recommend DAT!"
- Francis Gatmaitan, Alpha Trucking
Find loads with the best load board for pickup trucks.
Pickup truck loads aren’t always easy to come by — professional pickup carriers need a load board with specialty hot shot freight at the ready. With DAT, pickup truck drivers can access the largest database of specialty loads in the industry, with unlimited search and post.