What shippers work with new authority?
Below is a list of some brokers that work with new(er) authorities:
- Convoy.
- Uber Freight.
- Jbhunt 360.
- Amazon Relay.
- Knight Transportation (references required for authorities less than 6 months old)
- Total Quality Logistics (TQL)
- Online Freight.
- KCH Transportation.
How do I find my local loads?
Load boards – Truckers can also use public load boards to find loads posted by freight brokers. The most popular load boards charge a monthly subscription fee for the service though there are several free options to choose from. Truckstop.com and DAT are the biggest in the load board business and for good reason.
How do Owner Operators find local loads?
8 ways to get more loads as an owner-operator
- Use owner-operator load boards. …
- Work with a freight broker. …
- Contract with a dispatching service. …
- Source directly from local shippers. …
- Lease on with a company. …
- Register as a government contractor. …
- Network with other businesses. …
- Use load-matching apps.
Where can I find good loads?
Top load boards for any carrier
- Trucker Path. One of the industry’s top smartphone apps used by drivers everywhere is Trucker Path. …
- Truckstop.com. As one of the first load boards to appear on the internet, Truckstop.com is a comprehensive load board. …
- Direct Freight. …
- 123Loadboard. …
- DAT Load Board.
Most new trucking authorities have to use brokers to either find all their loads or to find backhauls. The problem is, many brokers won’t work with a trucking company unless they have been in business for 30, 60, or 90 days. Some brokers will even make you wait for 6 months or even a year.
This has become even more apparent throughout the pandemic as record-high rates and readily available technology have driven a surge of new-authority carriers into the market. At Uber Freight, we’ve seen a year-over-year increase of more than 300% in new-authority carriers joining our platform.