123Loadboard vs Truckstop: Which Load Board Costs Less for a Small Carrier?
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At the entry level these two boards cost almost the same: $39 a month for 123Loadboard Standard and $42 per user for Truckstop Basic. The differences are in how you sign up, what each includes for free, and how the upper tiers are built, especially if you pull dry van only or haul oversize.
Short answer
- 123Loadboard fits if you want to test a board free for 5 days before paying.
- Truckstop Load Board fits if you only pull dry van (the $35 plan covers up to 3 users).
- Starting price in our directory: 123Loadboard $39/mo; Truckstop Load Board $42/mo (Basic).
123Loadboard vs Truckstop: side by side
| 123Loadboard | Truckstop Load Board | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest plan | Standard $39/mo | Dry Van Basic $35 (per 3 users, dry van only); Basic $42 per user |
| Upper tiers | Premium $59, Premium Plus $79 | Advanced $135, Pro $159, Dry Van Pro $129, Heavy Haul Pro $299 |
| Getting started | 5-day free trial on carrier plans | Application fee equal to the first month, credited if approved |
| Contract | “No contracts. No hidden fees.” | Not stated on the pricing page |
| Broker info | Credit scores and days-to-pay | Broker factorability data on Basic; broker ratings from Advanced |
| Booking | Bidding, messaging and book-now (digital freight matching) | Book It Now from Advanced |
| Included software | Profit calculator, PC*Miler routing, IFTA mileage calculator | Free Truckstop TMS on Basic |
| Specialty plans | None listed | Dry van plans and Heavy Haul Pro with permit quotes |
| Our directory’s “best for” | Owner-operators | Owner-operators & small fleets |
From each company’s own website (see sources below), checked October 31, 2026. We have not tested either product, and neither company paid for this comparison.
When 123Loadboard makes more sense
- You want to test a board free for 5 days before paying.
- You want routing, tolls and IFTA mileage tools in the board.
- Price matters most and you run one truck.
When Truckstop Load Board makes more sense
- You only pull dry van (the $35 plan covers up to 3 users).
- You haul oversize and want permit quotes in the board.
- You want a free TMS bundled with your load board.
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Sources
- 123Loadboard carrier pricing (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Truckstop load board pricing (checked Oct 31, 2026)
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