Load boards and programs | Load board
TruckLoads by Trucker Path for carriers: price, plans and new authority
Updated
TruckLoads is Trucker Path's load board, with unlimited load access advertised as free and premium memberships on top. It offers broker credit scores, days to pay and rate checks over one, seven, 15 and 30 days for dry van, reefer and flatbed carriers. Carriers who join the Verified Digital Carrier Network can make digital bookings after verifying their DOT and MC numbers, authority, insurance certificates and a W9.
At a glance
- Best for
- Dry van, reefer and flatbed carriers who want to browse loads for free
- Price
- Unlimited load access is advertised as free
- Insurance
- Upload your insurance certificates
- Booking
- Digital bookings in the Verified Digital Carrier Network
- Equipment
- Dry van, Reefer, Flatbed
Our take
TruckLoads lets you browse loads without a subscription and decide later whether premium tools are worth paying for. To book digitally, join the verified network with your DOT and MC numbers, legal name, operating authority, insurance certificates and a W9. Before you upgrade, ask which membership includes credit scores, days to pay and rate checks, since the page doesn't make that clear.
Pros
- Rate checks over one, seven, 15 and 30 days
Cons
- Instant booking isn't promised on every load
Can a new authority use it
| What | TruckLoads by Trucker Path | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Authority you need | DOT and MC numbers, legal name and operating authority This applies to verification for the Digital Carrier Network. It is separate from free browsing. | Its own pageSame since 2022 |
| Insurance | Upload your insurance certificates This applies to the verified network. | Its own pageSame since 2022 |
| Other sign-up rules | Contact and profile information plus a W9 This applies to the verified network. | Its own pageSame since 2022 |
Booking, rates and pay
| What | TruckLoads by Trucker Path | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Booking | Digital bookings in the Verified Digital Carrier Network Instant booking is not promised on every load. | Its own page |
| Rate data | 1, 7, 15 and 30 day rate checks Density, capacity and trend tools are also listed. It is not clear which plan includes each tool. | Its own pageSame since 2023 |
| Broker credit scores | Broker credit scores are offered It is not clear which plan includes them. | Its own pageSame since 2023 |
| Broker days to pay | Broker days to pay are offered It is not clear which plan includes them. | Its own pageSame since 2023 |
Equipment it lists
- Dry van
- Reefer
- Flatbed
TruckLoads by Trucker Path alternatives
| Name | Price | Authority age | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAT One | $59 a month, $149 a month, $169 a month, $259 a month, $339 a month | New carriers can find freight | Book Now on some loads for pre-approved MCs |
| Direct Freight | $0 a month, $39 a month, $49 a month, $69 a month | You do not need an MC number to use the site | |
| Truckstop | $42 a month per user, up to three users, $135 a month per user, $159 a month per user, $299 a month, with up to three users shown, $35 a month for a three-user block, up to nine users, $129 a month for a three-user block, up to nine users, $42 a month for a three-user block, $159 a month for a three-user block | Basic is marketed to new owner-operators | Book It Now on Advanced and Pro plans |
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to join the Trucker Path carrier network?
Have your DOT and MC numbers, legal name and operating authority ready, along with insurance certificates, your contact and profile details and a W9. That verification is separate from free browsing.
Can I book loads instantly on TruckLoads?
Some, once you're in the Verified Digital Carrier Network, which handles digital bookings. Trucker Path doesn't promise instant booking on every load.