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FlatLoads

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Spec score 8.2 #9 of 27 in Load Board Software

What it is

FlatLoads is a load board and online community for flatbed and open deck freight, connecting carriers, owner-operators, brokers, and shippers. It is available on the web, Android, and iOS. The free plan lets members browse load and truck boards, use the forum, and post a truck or classified. Listings cover flatbed, step deck, removable gooseneck, double drop, lowboy, B-train, Conestoga, and hotshot equipment; each load includes dimensions, weight, tarping responsibility, and securement requirements. Carrier memberships add direct contact details, text and push lane alerts, broker ratings and pay history, filters, and truck posting. The Carrier plan is $29.99 a month. Shipper and Broker memberships cost $99 a month and include unlimited load posting, carrier search and broadcast, vetting, direct messaging, and posting performance reporting. The service also has member ratings and broker pay-speed history. One account works across FlatLoads and several related services. Memberships are month to month, have no application fee or annual commitment, and can be cancelled at the end of the paid period.

Spec sheet

What it does
FlatLoads is a load board and online community for flatbed and open deck freight connecting carriers, owner-operators, brokers, and shippers.Read 1 Oct 2026 · flatloads.com
Support
Sales and support are located in Springfield, Missouri and are reachable at 1-800-518-9240.Read 1 Oct 2026 · flatloads.com
Headquarters
Springfield, Missouri, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · flatloads.com
Cancellation
Memberships are month to month with no application fee, no annual commitment, and cancellation at the end of the paid period.Read 1 Oct 2026 · flatloads.com
Carrier tools
Carrier memberships provide direct contact details, lane alerts by text and push, broker ratings and pay history, deck and lane filters, and truck posting.Read 1 Oct 2026 · flatloads.com
Community
The service includes a forum plus member ratings and broker pay-speed history.Read 1 Oct 2026 · flatloads.com
Equipment covered
The board supports flatbed, step deck, removable gooseneck, double drop, lowboy, B-train, Conestoga, and hotshot equipment.Read 1 Oct 2026 · flatloads.com
Integration
The privacy notice states that FlatLoads may share information with Google Maps Platform APIs including Google Maps API and Place API.Read 1 Oct 2026 · flatloads.com
Load detail fields
Every load requires length, width, height, and weight and states tarping responsibility and securement requirements.Read 1 Oct 2026 · flatloads.com
Payments
Payment data is stored by Authorize.net.Read 1 Oct 2026 · flatloads.com
Platform listing
TechYorker lists FlatLoads as running on Web, iPhone and iPad, and Android.Read 1 Oct 2026 · techyorker.com
Privacy and security
Bulk Loads Now says it uses organizational and technical security measures but cannot guarantee that internet transmission or storage is completely secure.Read 1 Oct 2026 · flatloads.com
Shared account
One account works across FlatLoads, BulkLoads.com, Livestock Loads, Dispatch, Insurance, and Quick Pay.Read 1 Oct 2026 · flatloads.com
Shipper and broker tools
Shipper and broker memberships provide unlimited load posting, carrier search and broadcast, carrier vetting, direct messaging, and posting performance reporting.Read 1 Oct 2026 · flatloads.com

Plans and prices

Free Free forever browse load and truck boards · full forum access · news, video, and industry features · post a truck or classified Read 1 Oct 2026 · flatloads.com
Carrier $29.99 a month per month full load details and direct contact info · text and push lane alerts · broker ratings and pay history · deck, capacity, and lane filters · post deck and preferred lanes Read 1 Oct 2026 · flatloads.com
Shipper & Broker $99 a month per month unlimited load posting · search and broadcast to matching carriers · carrier vetting · deck and capacity filters · direct messaging · posting performance reporting Read 1 Oct 2026 · flatloads.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan includes board browsing and forum access
  • Listings specify dimensions, weight, tarping, and securement
  • Carrier plan includes text and push lane alerts
  • Month-to-month memberships with no application fee

Limits

  • Carrier tools require $29.99 a month
  • Shipper and Broker plan costs $99 a month
  • No free trial

Who it suits

FlatLoads suits carriers and owner-operators seeking freight listings and lane alerts, as well as shippers and brokers who need to post loads or find carriers. The free plan is also useful for browsing boards and participating in the forum.

Verdict

FlatLoads sets out distinct tools for carriers and for shippers and brokers, alongside a free browsing plan. Review the plan price and included tools for the role you need.

Where Specifiction places it

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