BulkLoads vs FlatLoads
BulkLoads
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| Figure | BulkLoads | FlatLoads |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $29.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Load Board Software | 8.1 (#10) | 8.2 (#9) |
| Carrier tools | The carrier page lists real-time load access, personalized load alerts, direct messaging, truck posting and washout location search. | Carrier memberships provide direct contact details, lane alerts by text and push, broker ratings and pay history, deck and lane filters, and truck posting. |
| Headquarters | Springfield, Missouri, United States | Springfield, Missouri, United States |
| Integration | The ecosystem page names Motive for ELD connectivity and QuickBooks and ERPs for accounting; the carrier page lists QuickBooks integration. | The privacy notice states that FlatLoads may share information with Google Maps Platform APIs including Google Maps API and Place API. |
| Privacy and security | The maker links a Privacy Policy, but the opened policy page contains no readable policy details or security certifications. | Bulk Loads Now says it uses organizational and technical security measures but cannot guarantee that internet transmission or storage is completely secure. |
| Shipper and broker tools | The broker page says users can post lanes publicly or privately, find carriers and manage loads with invoicing, tracking and document capture. | Shipper and broker memberships provide unlimited load posting, carrier search and broadcast, carrier vetting, direct messaging, and posting performance reporting. |
| Support | The site lists support contact information and the phone number 1-800-518-9240. | Sales and support are located in Springfield, Missouri and are reachable at 1-800-518-9240. |
Plans
BulkLoads
- Load BoardFree
- Business BundlePriced on request
- Load Board ProPriced on request
In their own words
FlatLoads
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.