Accessing a load board without authority?

Watching....

 

Most brokers don't post rates on the load boards, if they do it is usually cheap as the are looking for a sucker.

Truckersedge, and I think InternetTruckstop have a demo, that you can look at.

 

There are also a few free load boards too with limited loads on them.
Trulos dot youknow
Quicktransportsolutions dot youknow

 

It's going to take several years of watching it to spot the trends in your markets. Like whoopNride says you're not missing anything. In current conditions I would suggest paying for one of the higher tiered levels of DAT or ITS rather than the cheaper, basic versions with no features when you do get your authority.

 

Anyone can sign up...... Most time the broker's first question is what is your MC #. Bugs the crap out of me, what does it matter?

 

Probably to see if your already a setup carrier with there brokerage.

 

I know that's the reason, but still gets my goat

 

Or so they can look to see where your home 20 is so if the load is even going in that direction they know to low ball you.

 

What if you messed up few of their loads before, what if they don't take your insurance, what if your safety rating is bad. I would ask too if I was a broker