{"id":4160,"date":"2018-09-12T15:40:05","date_gmt":"2018-09-12T15:40:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ca.comcapfactoring.com\/?p=4160"},"modified":"2026-04-07T09:05:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:05:00","slug":"loadboards-canada-and-transborder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comcapfactoring.com\/ca\/blog\/loadboards-canada-and-transborder\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Free Load boards \u2013 Canada and Cross-border"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Summary:<\/strong> A freight load board is a useful tool when used correctly. However, owner operators should not rely entirely on them for freight loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article shows a list of free load boards that provide loads for owner-operators based in Canada, or who want to pull loads to\/from Canada. Some listings offer a free trial only. This should be sufficient to help you determine if they are right for your company. We cover the following:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4160_24d822-92:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4160_24d822-92 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4160_24d822-92 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4160_24d822-92 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ef621e;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4160_24d822-92 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items4160_24d822-92 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items4160_24d822-92 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone comcap-iconlist\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_2a5dab-3b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_2a5dab-3b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-alt-circle-right kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zM140 300h116v70.9c0 10.7 13 16.1 20.5 8.5l114.3-114.9c4.7-4.7 4.7-12.2 0-16.9l-114.3-115c-7.6-7.6-20.5-2.2-20.5 8.5V212H140c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v64c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"#1\">13 load boards Canada and cross-border<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_164112-0f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_164112-0f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-alt-circle-right kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zM140 300h116v70.9c0 10.7 13 16.1 20.5 8.5l114.3-114.9c4.7-4.7 4.7-12.2 0-16.9l-114.3-115c-7.6-7.6-20.5-2.2-20.5 8.5V212H140c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v64c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"#2\">Are load boards a good strategy?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_0f84b1-60 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_0f84b1-60\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-alt-circle-right kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zM140 300h116v70.9c0 10.7 13 16.1 20.5 8.5l114.3-114.9c4.7-4.7 4.7-12.2 0-16.9l-114.3-115c-7.6-7.6-20.5-2.2-20.5 8.5V212H140c-6.6 0-12 5.4-12 12v64c0 6.6 5.4 12 12 12z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"#3\">How to handle slow-paying invoices<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><mark class=\"kt-highlight\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ee1515\" class=\"has-inline-color\">(Note: We don&#8217;t provide loads\/contracts. This resource is for information purposes only)<\/mark><\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\">List of load boards<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4160_444566-98:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4160_444566-98 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4160_444566-98 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4160_444566-98 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#ef621e;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4160_444566-98 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items4160_444566-98 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items4160_444566-98 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone comcap-iconlist\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_c2f44e-49 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_c2f44e-49\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightfinder.com\/\">FreightFinder<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_46c876-1e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_46c876-1e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.landstaronline.com\/loadspublic\">Landstar<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_d044fc-7d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_d044fc-7d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecanadianloadboard.com\/\">The Canadian Loadboard<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_1b4731-e3 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_1b4731-e3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trusteddispatch.com\/app\/\">Trusted Dispatch<\/a> (Heavy equipment)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_c2a2a6-49 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_c2a2a6-49\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brokeredloads.com\/\">ATS Brokered Loads<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_a2f49c-bf .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_a2f49c-bf\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jbhunt.com\/loadboard\/load-board\/map\">JB Hunt<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_776713-8e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_776713-8e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forcombo.com\/lumber-transportation-board.aspx\">Forest Commodities Boards<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_92501e-79 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_92501e-79\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uship.com\/ca\/find\">uShip<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_62c17b-51 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_62c17b-51\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directfreight.com\/home\/\">DirectFreight<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_68defa-18 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_68defa-18\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.123loadboard.com\/find-loads\/\">123loadboard<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_064b65-3a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_064b65-3a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.123loadboard.com\/find-loads\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shiply.com\/ca\/load-board\">Shipley<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_061585-72 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_061585-72\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loadsurfer.com\/Find-a-load-available-loads\">LoadSurfer<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_e285f3-02 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4160_e285f3-02\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrobinson.com\/en-ca\/carriers\/loadboard\/\">CH Robinson<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;d like to note that although <a href=\"https:\/\/loadlink.ca\/demo\/\">Load Link<\/a> is not free, owner-operator consensus seems to be that they have the most widely available selection of Canadian loads. Consider working with them if your budget allows it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\">Are load boards a good strategy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A load board is a marketplace that allows carriers, brokers, and shippers to work together. They are a useful tool for new owner-operators looking to get some loads. They can also help reduce deadhead (&#8220;empty leg&#8221;) trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">a) Overuse of load boards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Load boards are convenient and popular. However, these loads usually don&#8217;t pay well and aren&#8217;t very profitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bids for loads are very competitive, which brings prices down. Consequently, making a profit is difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, many loads are posted by brokers rather than shippers. Profits from these loads must be split with the broker. This lowers your profits even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Relying solely on load boards to build a trucking company seldom works. It will be hard to sustain a trucking company with such low margins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">b) Get contracts from shippers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most reliable way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comcapfactoring.com\/ca\/blog\/how-to-grow-a-new-trucking-company\/\">grow a trucking company<\/a> is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comcapfactoring.com\/ca\/blog\/how-to-find-profitable-loads-for-truck-drivers\/\">get contracts from direct shippers<\/a>. These contracts can provide you with reliable loads at a reasonable profit. However, getting these contracts requires hard work and persistence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">c) How to use a load board<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Load boards should be used strategically. You can use them to get started, but only for a short period of time. Eventually, you should use them only to avoid empty legs and gain market intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more by reading &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comcapfactoring.com\/ca\/blog\/how-to-use-a-trucking-load-board\/\">How to use a load board effectively<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\">Handle slow-paying invoices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common problem of working with load-board clients, brokers and shippers, is that many pay slowly. They don&#8217;t offer quick pay; instead, they ask for net 30 to 60-day terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slow payments create cash flow problems for new and growing owner-operators who need money for fuel and other expenses. You can solve this problem using freight bill factoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">a) What is freight bill factoring?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comcapfactoring.com\/ca\/products\/freight-bill-factoring\/\">Freight bill factoring<\/a> allows you to finance invoices from slow-paying shippers\/brokers. Instead of waiting 30 to 60 days to get paid, you get an immediate advance. These funds can be used for business purposes, such as paying drivers, fuel, or repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initial advances range from 90% to 95% and are paid as soon as the load is delivered. The remaining 5% to 10% is deposited into your account, less a small fee, once the shipper\/broker pays the invoice in full. To learn more, read &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comcapfactoring.com\/ca\/blog\/what-is-freight-bill-factoring\/\">What is freight bill factoring?<\/a>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need factoring?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are a leading factoring company and can provide high advances at low fees. For an instant quote,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comcapfactoring.com\/ca\/instant-quote\/\">fill out this form<\/a>. To speak with a credit manager, call (877) 300 3258.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: A freight load board is a useful tool when used correctly. However, owner operators should not rely entirely on them for freight loads. This article shows a list of free load boards that provide loads for owner-operators based in Canada, or who want to pull loads to\/from Canada. 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