How to Use Truckstop Load Board: Step-by-Step Guide
Truckstop is the second-largest freight marketplace with a standout Book It Now feature that lets you book loads instantly. This guide walks you through setting up your account, searching for loads, using Book It Now, checking Rate Insights, and vetting brokers — everything you need to start finding freight on Truckstop.
6 Steps
Setup to First Load
1 Click
Book It Now
~$39/mo
Starting Price
2026
Updated Guide
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O TruckingHow to Use Truckstop Load Board: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Step 1: Create Your Truckstop Account
To sign up, you need an active USDOT number and MC authority. Go to truckstop.com and select the carrier signup option.
Enter your DOT number — Truckstop pulls company information from FMCSA records.
Verify your identity — Confirm contact info and company details.
Set equipment type — Select your trailer types (dry van, flatbed, reefer, box truck, etc.).
Download the mobile app — Get the Truckstop app for iOS or Android for on-the-road searching.
Step 2: Choose Your Plan
Truckstop offers Basic (~$39/mo), Professional (~$79-$99/mo), and Premium (~$149/mo). The entry-level Basic plan includes Book It Now access, which is a significant advantage over DAT's entry plan. Professional adds Rate Insights analytics. For a full comparison, see our Truckstop pricing guide.
Step 3: Search for Loads
From the dashboard, enter your pickup location, destination preference, and equipment type. Truckstop returns matching loads sorted by relevance. Results show rate, origin/destination, broker info, and whether the load has Book It Now available.
Use the advanced filters to set minimum rate per mile, maximum deadhead miles, weight limits, and broker preferences. The more specific your filters, the faster you find loads worth calling on.
Step 4: Use Book It Now
Loads with the Book It Now badge can be booked instantly — one click, no phone call. The rate is fixed and non-negotiable. This is Truckstop's killer feature for carriers who want speed over negotiation.
Check the rate first — Even though you cannot negotiate, verify the rate meets your minimum using Rate Insights or your cost per mile calculation.
Verify the broker — Book It Now books you with the broker instantly, but you should still verify their MC and payment history before hauling.
Click Book It Now — Confirm the load details and click. You receive instant confirmation and the rate confirmation is generated.
Book It Now Works Best When You Need Freight Fast
Step 5: Vet the Broker
Truckstop provides broker credit data including days-to-pay averages, carrier reviews, and authority status. Always check these before booking, even with Book It Now loads.
Book It Now Does Not Guarantee Payment
How Our Team Uses Truckstop
At O Trucking LLC, we use Truckstop alongside DAT to give our carriers access to the widest possible pool of freight. We use Book It Now strategically when speed matters, Rate Insights for lane analysis, and cross-reference broker data between both platforms to ensure our carriers only work with reliable brokers.
Let Us Handle the Load Searching
Our dispatch team uses Truckstop and DAT daily. We find loads, vet brokers, and use Book It Now strategically so you can focus on driving.