Best Load Board Software in 2026
Updated
In short: BulkLoads is ranked #1 of 27 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Carrier 360 by J.B. Hunt and FreightLink. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Carrier 360 by J.B. Hunt. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Carrier First Management at $15/mo.
Moving freight through a load board can involve posting loads, finding carriers, and arranging bookings. Compare carrier search and booking workflow, then check load alerts against how you track opportunities. API access and mobile apps may also matter for your operating process; load posting limits, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing give additional points of comparison. BulkLoads, Carrier First Management, and Direct Freight are among the entries, alongside FlatLoads and FreightLink. LaneRunner, RXO Connect, and Carrier 360 by J.B. Hunt provide more options to consider. Weigh the listed features against the freight and carrier tasks you need to handle.
27 load board software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 BulkLoads iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3Free Carrier search: YesBooking workflow: YesLoad alerts: Yes
- 2 Carrier 360 by J.B. Hunt iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2Free Carrier search: YesBooking workflow: YesLoad alerts: Yes
- 3 FreightLink iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$49.99/mo Carrier search: YesBooking workflow: YesLoad alerts: Yes
- 4 LaneRunner iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$59.99/mo Carrier search: YesBooking workflow: YesLoad alerts: Yes
- 5 Doft Load Board iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.8$19.99/mo Carrier search: YesBooking workflow: YesLoad alerts: Yes
- 6 Trans.eu Freight Exchange iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7€125/mo Carrier search: YesBooking workflow: YesLoad alerts: Yes
- 7 123Loadboard iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6 Carrier search: YesBooking workflow: YesLoad alerts: Yes
- 8 Teleroute iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6 Carrier search: YesBooking workflow: YesLoad alerts: Yes
- 9 Carrier First Management iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6$15/mo Carrier search: YesBooking workflow: YesLoad alerts: Yes
- 10 Direct Freight iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6$32.50/mo Carrier search: YesLoad alerts: Yes
- 11 DAT One iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 Carrier search: YesBooking workflow: YesLoad alerts: Yes
- 12 Amazon Relay iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4 Booking workflow: YesLoad alerts: Yes
- 13 FlatLoads iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4$29.99/mo Carrier search: YesLoad alerts: Yes
- 14 RXO Connect iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.3Free Carrier search: YesBooking workflow: YesLoad alerts: Yes
- 15 CargoON iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1 Carrier search: YesBooking workflow: YesLoad alerts: Yes
- 16 LoadBetter iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3 Carrier search: YesBooking workflow: YesLoad alerts: Yes
- 17 123cargo No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3 Carrier search: YesBooking workflow: YesLoad alerts: Yes
- 18 Cargopedia No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2 Carrier search: YesLoad alerts: Yes
- 19 NextLOAD No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Booking workflow: Yes
- 20 FreightFinder No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Carrier search: YesBooking workflow: No
- 21 LoadMatch No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Carrier search: YesLoad alerts: Yes
- 22 FreightEmpire No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Carrier search: YesBooking workflow: Yes
- 23 Hazfinder No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Carrier search: YesBooking workflow: Yes
- 24 x12port Load Board No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 Carrier search: NoBooking workflow: Yes
- 25 Sylectus Load Board No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Carrier search: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which load board software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
BulkLoads is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 9.3. Carrier 360 by J.B. Hunt is second and FreightLink third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Carrier First Management has the lowest first paid tier we found: $15/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.