Looking for a load board in Maine? We built our own.
The North Star Load Board puts freight from a Maine-based broker directly in front of the carriers who already haul for us, with lane notifications that tell you the moment a load you want hits the board.
What is the North Star Load Board?
We got tired of carriers missing freight because they had to keep refreshing an inbox or waiting on a phone call. So we built our own load board, exclusive to North Star carriers, where you can see what’s moving and get notified the second a load matches the lanes you actually run.
This isn’t a public marketplace where every trucking company in the country bids on the same load. It’s a tool for carriers already set up with North Star, built around the freight we’re already booking every day.
What makes it different
Favorite Lane Notifications.
Mark the lanes you run most and get notified automatically when a matching load posts, instead of scrolling a board hoping something shows up.
Freight from a broker who knows your equipment.
Every load on the board comes from a dispatcher who already knows your trailer type and service area, not a stranger’s posting with half the details missing.
One place instead of five.
Access to freight bids and dedicated freight, email load offers, and now the load board itself, all under the same carrier login you already use for quick pay and tracking.
Who the load board is for
The North Star load board is available to carriers already set up with North Star. If you haven’t completed carrier setup yet, that’s the first step, see carrier setup, then your broker gets you access to the board itself.
If you’re already a North Star carrier and don’t have access yet, contact your broker directly. Access isn’t self-serve sign-up, your broker sets it up for you.
- Complete carrier setup. Submit your authority, insurance, and banking info if you haven’t already.
- Contact your broker. Ask for load board access, they’ll get you set up.
- Set your favorite lanes. Tell the board which lanes you run so notifications actually match your truck.
The North Star Load Board, answered honestly
Is this a public load board like DAT or Truckstop?
No. It’s exclusive to carriers already working with North Star. You won’t see it bidding freight out to the general public.
Do I need to be an existing North Star carrier to use it?
Yes. Complete carrier setup first, then your broker grants access.
Is there a cost to use the load board?
No, there is no cost for the load board.
What if I don’t have a “favorite lane” yet?
No problem, just enter your preferred origin and destination points and save it as a favorite to get automatic notifications when a load is available.
How is this different from the email load offers I already get?
This load board is directly integrated with our systems and works in real-time. As soon as a load is available you’ll have access to it and can submit a bid immediately to beat out the competition.
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