Connecticut Load Boards – Free & Paid Options

Published on September 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM

Here’s a breakdown of Connecticut-focused load board options, both free and paid, that truckers and owner-operators can use to find freight.

Freight Finder
- 100% free load board.
- Limited features compared to paid boards, but useful for small carriers.
- Website: freightfinder.com
Trulos Free Load Board
- Free to use, geared toward hotshot and small trucking companies.
- Basic search by state, including Connecticut.
- Website: trulos.com
Facebook Groups & Craigslist
- Many shippers and small brokers in CT post local loads in Facebook trucking groups.
- Search for “Connecticut Trucking Loads” or “Northeast Freight.”
- Craigslist (Hartford/New Haven area) occasionally has box truck and courier work.
Convoy App (Limited Free Access)
- Free to download and browse loads.
- Some premium features are limited, but good for local/regional freight.

DAT Load Board (Most Popular)
- Plans start at $45/month (DAT TruckersEdge).
- Premium plans with analytics and route tools go up to $150–$200/month.
- Strong coverage in New England, including Hartford, Bridgeport, and Stamford lanes.
Truckstop.com
- Starts at $39/month, advanced plans up to $149/month.
- Wide coverage in the Northeast, excellent broker network.
123Loadboard
- From $35/month, includes credit checks and route planning.
- Good mix of local/regional freight.
Direct Freight Services
- Around $35/month.
- Covers Connecticut lanes, plus SMS/email alerts for new loads.
C.H. Robinson (Navisphere Carrier)
- Free to join, but loads are broker-controlled (they set rates).
- Strong network of shippers in Connecticut.
Uber Freight
- Free to sign up, but load access is through their brokered network.
- Transparent pricing, digital booking.

Free boards are great for occasional or local loads, but they often have fewer options and less reliable shippers.
Paid boards like DAT and Truckstop are worth it if you want consistent work, higher-paying loads, and broker credit checks.