How do you find loads?

How do you find loads?

How do owner-operators find loads?

1. Find a freight broker. Freight brokers are one of the most common ways to connect truckers with shippers. …
2. Negotiate a contract directly with the shipper. Entering agreements directly with shippers can be a great way to get loads. …
3. Becoming a government contractor. …
4. Use a truck load board.

Are there any free load boards?

NextLOAD: A Free Load Board for Truckers, Brokers & Shippers NextLOAD.com, established in 2014, is a load board that’s faster, easier, and 100% free. That’s right, 100% free! Plus, NextLOAD, a product of Apex Capital, is a free load board for everyone – carriers, trucking companies, brokers, and shippers.

How do truck owner operators find loads?

Owner-operators who are not looking to lease-on with a trucking company can turn to a freight broker to find loads for them. Freight brokers do most of the leg work for owner-operators – from connecting them to shippers to determining loads’ rates, times and locations.

What truck loads pay the most?

Top 5 Highest Paying Trucking Jobs

• Ice Road Truck Driver.
• Tanker Hauler.
• Hazmat Truck Driver.
• Oversized Load Hauler.
• Owner Operator Driver.