Everything owner-operators need to know about DAT, Truckstop, and other load boards — and why letting us handle them earns you more.
Understanding these platforms is the first step to maximizing your earning potential — or letting us do it for you.
The largest load board in North America with 183 million+ loads posted annually. DAT One is the premium tier our dispatchers use for real-time rate data, load matching, and market analytics.
The second-largest load board, with strong broker relationships and a credit-score system that helps carriers avoid non-paying brokers. Excellent for flatbed and specialized freight.
More affordable for owner-operators, with solid load volume, ELD integration, and a route profitability calculator. A good starting point for new authorities on a budget.
Digital freight matching platforms from tech giants. Great for consistent volume but typically below-market rates. Best used to fill gaps, not as primary freight source.
The holy grail. Bypassing brokers means keeping more money. Our dispatchers have cultivated direct shipper contacts that most carriers never access through load boards alone.
The real power of load boards isn't finding loads — it's knowing the market rate so you never accept less than you're worth. Our dispatchers use DAT RateView and ATRI data daily.
The average carrier accepts the first posted rate they see. Our dispatchers never accept the first offer — we counter every time using real market data. This discipline alone adds $0.20–$0.50/mile to most carriers' earnings. On 10,000 miles per month, that's $2,000–$5,000 extra per month before our 10% fee.
We spend 8+ hours per day on load boards so you don't have to. Put that time back into your life.
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