Dump Truck load boards make it easy for carriers to find suitable loads that help them keep their trucks on the road and increase their revenue. Shippers and manufacturers can post their loads so that carriers can find them and can request, bid or quote for those loads.
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The table below shows a quick price comparison of all the load board solutions that we’ve researched:
| Company name | Monthly cost | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Freight Services | From free | Free account & free to post loads |
| Loadup | From free | Free for shippers and some carriers |
| FreightFinder.com | From free | Free to use |
| Maverick Transportation | Not stated | Free to use |
| Online Freight Services | Not stated | No |
| FindFreightLoads.com | From $145/mo | No |
| DumpTruckLoads.com | From free | Free to use |
| TQL | From free | Free to use |
*The prices in the table above (where available) come directly from each company’s website and were accurate at the time of writing. Since then, those prices may have changed.
We’ve listed the results of our load board research and the features of each company’s product in a bit more detail below. You’ll be able to see the benefits of their service and some general information about the company as well.
*companies are ranked in no particular order.
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1. Direct Freight Services
Direct Freight Services offers freight services that connect drivers, shippers and brokers across the United States.
- They offer a load board that caters for a variety of equipment including dump trucks
- It is free to use for shippers and brokers posting loads
- A free account is available to carriers to contact shippers and brokers
- You can view the load board on the website without an account
- Offers 300,000 loads daily
- Provides unlimited searches to find suitable loads
- They have improved load filtering with custom columns and categories
- Load alerts can be set up by email or text
- The Drivers App allows you to find loads from anywhere
- Access to full credit reports and credit scores
Website: https://www.directfreight.com/
2. Loadup
Loadup provides international load boards through two separate load boards, one load board for the US and Canada, and the second for other countries.
- Their load board is free for shippers
- Some carriers may be eligible for a free account
- You need to register with them and a membership fee might apply
- They provide loads for 35 types of trucks which include dump trucks
- They cater for freight users such as manufacturers, brokers and individuals
- You can search the load board for suitable loads
- As a member, you are provided with unrestricted access without bidding, auctions or commission
- Provides direct communication with shippers and brokers
- Create alerts by email for loads that match your requirements
- Membership includes a listing in their directory
Website: http://www.usacanadaloadup.com/
3. FreightFinder.com
FreightFinder.com provides a load board that caters for owner-operators, trucking companies and freight brokers, and the load board is integrated with LoadBoardNetwork.
- Their load board is free to use
- You don’t need an account to access the load board
- Offers thousands of loads daily
- The load board is searchable on origin, destination, radius and equipment type
- Carriers are allowed to post their truck availability
- The load board can be personalised
- Once loads are booked the load board is no longer involved
- Provides additional services including mileage and routing
- They have created an industry directory
- They also provide a refined industry search engine and a trucking job site
Website: https://www.freightfinder.com/
4. Maverick Transportation
Maverick Transportation offers transportation services that deliver across the US, Canada and Mexico with eight sites across the US.
- They provide a load board under their Internet Truckstop Diamond Broker Program
- Their load board is free for shippers and carriers
- Provides specialist delivery programs for construction and agriculture
- Caters for a range of equipment including dump trucks
- Their carrier network is vetted to meet safety standards
- The load board is searchable and can be sorted by any field
- Advanced search functionality assists in narrowing down searches to suitable loads
- The load board is continuously updated with new loads
- Posts include information such as full or partial loads, dates, origin, destination, mileage, equipment types, load offer, weight and commodity
- They can offer loads on consistent lanes
Website: https://www.maverickusa.com/
5. Online Freight Services
Online Freight Services offers freight systems including a load board which is backed by Echo Global Logistics and is designed to help manage loads and shipments.
- Their load board is easy to use
- A network of over 50,000 reliable carriers
- Provides a broad range of customers offering a variety of loads including dump truck loads
- Offers competitive load rates
- It is a self-service load board for both shippers and carriers
- Allows you to check load details and payment status
- It can assist in improving efficiencies and streamlining processes
- Support is available out-of-hours
- Option to utilise quick payments to help cash flow
- The software includes TMSPro to assist with issuing invoices, handling collections and paying carriers
Website: https://onlinefreight.com/
6. FindFreightLoads.com
FindFreightLoads.com helps carriers find loads more easily through the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence on their load board.
- Their load board is called RightNowLoad
- Shippers and brokers can access the load board for free
- Carriers pay a monthly fee but no contract applies
- They offer a free three-day trial to carriers
- Posts can be searched to find compatible loads
- They allow carriers to have direct contact with post owners
- Credit report lookups are available under an allowance each month
- Shippers can access bulk upload facilities
- Factoring services are available to access funds quicker
- Provides benefits such as fuel discounts, mileage and routing, load conditions and weather
Website: https://findfreightloads.com/
7. DumpTruckLoads.com
DumpTruckLoads.com provides a specialist load board that caters purely for dump trucks and contractors that are seeking dump truck services.
- They claim to be the only dedicated dump truck load board available
- They offer a free to use load board
- The load board covers the US and has started to operate in Canada and Mexico
- You need to become a member to access the load board
- All members are listed in their directory
- Posts can be searched for suitable loads and backhauls
- Notifications can be set up for new and suitable loads
- You can also set up a favourite list for your preferred providers and receive alerts from them
- They also provide construction industry insight
- CoverWallet is available to help manage your insurance and can help make savings
Website: https://www.dumptruckloads.com/
8. TQL
TQL is a large freight brokerage company that operates across North America and they have delivered three million loads in the last year.
- Their load board is free to use
- Over 65,000 loads are available every week
- They cater for a variety of equipment including dump trucks
- You need to complete their online form to become a carrier
- Carriers are vetted before getting access which includes checking their insurance and certificates
- Loads can be searched and preferred lanes checked
- Dedicated Carrier Relations Team provide support
- Accessible through either their web portal or mobile app
- A choice of payment options are available
- They have the highest Blue Book credit rating
Website: https://www.tql.com/
Dump truck load board Q&A
What are dump trucks?
A dump truck may also be known as a dumping truck, dump trailer, dumper trailer, dump lorry, dumper lorry or dumper.
A dump truck is a vehicle that has an end that can open and when tilted it spills the load using gravity to empty the load quickly. There are different sizes of dump trucks which cater for different load volumes from 6.5 tons to 14 tons.
They are used for transporting a range of loose materials such as gravel, sand, dirt, coal, asphalt and construction waste. They are primarily used by the construction industry to transport materials to and from sites as an efficient method of moving and unloading loose materials.
Why should you use a dump truck?
You should use a dump truck if you want to move loose materials that are safe to move in an open top vehicle. It allows you to load materials in the top of the truck using a digger or excavator on site easily.
They are suitable for a variety of loose materials which includes construction waste leaving the site and they are ideal for deliveries on site because they can quickly dump their loads where you need them such as asphalt, gravel, sand and dirt.
Many of these materials would only be delivered in a dump truck or on a trailer in large sacks that can be lifted off by a built-in crane on the trailer. Depending on the volume of loose materials you need, a dump truck can offer a more economical price for the volume of goods.
Do all dump truck load boards show rates?
Not all load boards show the rates for loads and for many of them there is a reason why. Many load boards have been created as a competitive platform for shippers to find carriers with competitively priced rates.
The carriers can find loads easily that match their needs and help fill their trucks, but they need to bid for the load and win it on many load boards. If the load board contained the rate for the load it wouldn’t encourage competition or result in the best rates for shippers.
Some load boards do provide assistance in working out load rates as they offer a rate calculator and historical rate information which can be used by both the carrier to calculate rates and the shipper or broker to help assess bids or quotes.
Which load board pays the most?
Generally, there isn’t any particular load board that would pay more than any of the others as the load boards themselves do not determine the rates for the loads. Rates are set in several different ways.
Some load boards display the rates and these rates are decided by the shipper or broker advertising the load, and carriers may still be able to negotiate the rate. Many of the load boards though are competitive style load boards that require carriers to bid or quote for the load which means the carrier decides what the rate is and how much they will be paid.
However, the load board does impact the price in a small way as many load boards charge a fee on loads won or a monthly subscription applies to access the load board. Therefore you should understand what charges or fees apply to use the load board and if any fees apply when you win a load so that you can factor this into your pricing.
Are there any restrictions around using a dump truck?
Dump trucks are only really suitable for loose materials that are being used for construction or landscaping as they are open top vehicles that are open to the elements, so they aren’t suitable for many other types of loads. The restrictions on the vehicles themselves are largely based on their size and what they can carry.
The volume of the load that a dump truck can take varies depending on the weight of materials being transported. The weight restrictions on the vehicles vary depending on the size of the truck, for example, the load weight limits varies from 6.5 tons for the smallest dump truck to 14 tons for the largest dump truck.
You also need to consider the size of a dump truck and whether this impacts where it can be driven as their size varies up to 20 feet long and 8.5 feet wide. When booking a dump truck you will need to factor in the weight of the load and any road restrictions on route.
And like other commercial vehicles, is subject to various federal, state, and local regulations. These regulations can vary widely but generally cover areas such as:
- Licensing: Operators of dump trucks typically need to have a commercial driver’s license (CDL), with specific endorsements depending on the vehicle’s size and the type of materials being transported.
- Weight Limits: There are federal weight limits for vehicles on interstate highways, and states may have their own limits for roads under their jurisdiction. Weight limits are crucial for dump trucks, as the materials they carry can be quite heavy.
- Safety Regulations: There are specific safety standards that must be met, including those related to the vehicle’s condition, securing loads, and transporting hazardous materials. The Department of Transportation (DOT) sets these standards, and they can include requirements for regular inspections and maintenance.
- Environmental Regulations: Depending on the type of material being transported, there might be environmental regulations to consider. For example, transporting certain types of waste may require special permits, and there are rules to prevent materials from spilling on roadways.
- Hours of Service: There are federal and sometimes state regulations governing how many hours a commercial driver can be on duty and behind the wheel, aimed at reducing driver fatigue.
- Insurance Requirements: Commercial vehicles, including dump trucks, are required to have insurance coverage that meets or exceeds federal and state minimums. This coverage includes liability insurance for bodily injury and property damage.
- Local Restrictions: Local municipalities may have their own restrictions or requirements for commercial vehicles, including dump trucks. This can include restrictions on routes that can be used by heavy vehicles, noise restrictions, and limitations on operating hours in residential areas.
- Special Permits: For certain operations, like oversized loads or hazardous materials, special permits may be required. These permits can have their own set of requirements and restrictions.