Load Board for Straight Trucks
Load Board for Straight Trucks
The DAT load board is the biggest and best load board for straight trucks in the industry, with more specialty loads than any other load board.
Straight truck drivers need a load board that fits their unique needs as a less-than-truckload freight carrier. DAT offers a variety of load board packages, complete with features to help you find the best straight truck loads fast.
- Get fast and easy access to straight truck loads.
- Find brokers on your straight truck load board.
- Save time and money with key carrier insights.
Get fast and easy access to straight truck loads.
View straight truck loads with custom filters and unlimited search and post.
If you’re looking for a load board for straight trucks, then look no further than DAT. The DAT load board lets you view specialized load listings using custom filters so you can quickly identify the best match for your straight truck wherever you are. We charge a flat monthly rate for every DAT load board package and offer unlimited search and post — no hidden fees.
Find brokers on your straight truck load board.
Connect with brokers you can trust using the DAT network.
Finding reliable brokers can seem impossible without access to important details about their past deals. The DAT load board contains reviews on brokers from real clients as well as each broker’s bond history, credit history, and more so you can partner with a broker you can trust.
Save time and money with key carrier insights.
Operate your straight trucking business efficiently and effectively with smart business features.
The DAT load board isn’t just the biggest load database in the industry — it also includes a wide variety of features that can help you negotiate better rates, save money, and operate more efficiently. With DAT One (Formerly TruckersEdge and DAT Power), both offer packages designed specifically for carriers that include details on average lane rates and average time-to-pay as well as payment assurance and factoring opportunities.
A straight truck is a less-than-truckload (LTL) vehicle and is an essential component of the transportation industry. Straight trucks are smaller than semi trucks, with a separate trailer behind the cab of the truck. Straight trucks are often used for moving furniture, transporting food, and other small- to medium-size loads. Because of the straight truck’s compact size, it is often used for goods that must be carried through narrow city roads.
Finding the right straight truck freight is the first and most important step of becoming a successful straight truck driver. When you’re looking for loads for your straight truck, you’ll need access to a load board that allows you to find the right kind of freight for your specialty truck. DAT’s load board allows you to sort loads based on the specific requirements of your truck, including its size, so you can efficiently find straight truck loads near you.
If you’re starting a career in LTL shipping, you might be wondering — what is the difference between a straight truck and a box truck? The answer: there’s no difference at all! Straight trucks are often called box trucks because of the boxy appearance of their trailer, which is separate from the cab. Whether you call it a box truck or a straight truck, the DAT load board has the best selection of loads for your LTL vehicle.
Many carriers wonder whether it is necessary to find a truck broker — especially when they’re an owner operator with a small business. There are plenty of advantages to finding a broker for owner operators, like better load matches, faster payments, and more reliable communication with shippers. Finding a broker is an investment in your trucking business, and the DAT load board has a wide range of broker features to help carriers find the right broker to partner with.
A major advantage of straight truck driving is that it has a lower overhead investment compared to operating a semi truck — straight truck commute distances aren’t as long, loads aren’t as big, and maintenance costs aren’t as high. Of course, at the end of the day, a straight truck driver’s profit margin still depends on the quality of loads and the efficiency of delivery.
With more than 400 million loads posted every year, DAT is the best load board for straight truck drivers and other specialty truck drivers. The DAT load board can work great as a load board for straight trucks, with features like customizable search filters and unlimited search and post. As a straight truck driver, the DAT load board helps you get ahead of the competition with the best load options every time.
“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 the best loads for your straight truck.
The DAT load board is the biggest load board in the country and contains the largest offering of specialty loads. For straight truck drivers on the go, the DAT One mobile app is a great way to access the DAT load board from anywhere, at any time.