Freight Loads for Owner-Operators & Small Fleet Trucking
Live shipper-direct + aggregated partner-board loads across 460+ US cities, priced per load with instant book. $35/month flat subscription with no per-search fees and no contracts. Quick-pay factoring available on all Stretch XL-brokered loads. DOT-verified network of 178,000 authorized carriers.
Why owner-operators pay too much for freight loads
Most freight-load boards are built for large fleets and price accordingly. Owner-operators end up paying $150-200/month for a single board, then subscribing to 2-3 boards to see enough loads. That's $400-600/month before you turn a wheel — and most boards still show the same "trailing" loads competitors already booked.
Flat $35/Month
Single subscription. No per-search fees, no per-lane fees, no tier upgrades. Owner-operators keep more of the load rate.
Live Shipper-Direct
We source loads directly from shippers, then aggregate the best of partner boards. You see fresh loads before they hit the general market.
Lane-Preference Matching
Set your home-base + preferred lanes once. Get email + SMS alerts when matching loads post. No refreshing a load board all day.
DOT-Verified Only
Instant FMCSA SAFER verification at signup. Blocks bad actors from posting — shippers trust the network + pay faster.
Quick-Pay Factoring
Optional 48-hour quick-pay after signed BOL on any Stretch XL-brokered load. Small factoring fee, no long-term commitment.
24/7 Dispatch Support
Chicago-based ops center. Breakdown assistance, re-route help, paperwork questions — real humans, not chatbot queues.
Loads for every trailer type
Whether you run a dry van, reefer, flatbed, hot shot, or specialized equipment, our load feed matches your authority + equipment profile.
Dry Van (53-ft)
The bread-and-butter — daily loads across long-haul + regional routes. Highest volume category on the board.
Reefer (Temperature-Controlled)
Grocery, produce, pharma, and floral runs. Higher rate per mile, tighter delivery windows, quick-pay preferred.
Flatbed
Steel, lumber, construction materials, oversized. Requires securement equipment (chains, straps, tarps) — we filter loads by your gear profile.
Hot Shot (Class 3-5)
Time-sensitive small-load runs on 24-40 ft gooseneck trailers. Regional loads, quick turnaround, good match for local owner-operators.
Step Deck / RGN
Oversized freight, construction equipment, machinery. Fewer loads but higher rates. Require Oversize/Overweight (OS/OW) permits.
Power-Only
Drop-and-hook trailer service for major shippers. Low-mile, high-frequency — great for local owner-operators wanting predictable weekly routes.
From signup to first load in 30 minutes
Signup + Verify (5 min)
Enter your USDOT + MC number. We verify against FMCSA SAFER in real time — no manual review, instant activation.
Set Lane Preferences (10 min)
Home base ZIP, equipment type, min rate per mile, blackout dates. Save 2-3 preferred lane pairs (origin → destination pairs you want to run).
Browse Live Feed (5 min)
Filter by pickup date, equipment, rate. See load-by-load: origin, destination, weight, commodity, rate, contact.
Instant Book (2 min)
One-tap book on any listed load. Dispatcher confirms + emails rate confirmation within 5 minutes.
Run Load (variable)
Standard pickup + delivery. GPS-verified check calls automated. Direct communication with shipper for changes.
Get Paid (48 hr with quick-pay)
Signed BOL uploaded → 48-hour quick-pay ACH or standard net-30 at your preference.
Common owner-operator questions
Do I need my own MC / DOT number to use Stretch XL?
Yes — Stretch XL is a load board + brokered freight platform, not a leasing company. You must be a DOT-authorized owner-operator or fleet with active MC (motor carrier) authority to book loads through us. Signup verifies your authority in real time via FMCSA SAFER.
What does the $35/month subscription include?
Unlimited access to the aggregated load board (direct shipper feeds + partner board loads), lane-preference matching with email/SMS alerts, real-time market-rate data, instant-book functionality, and 24/7 dispatch support. No per-search fees, no per-lane charges, no tier gates. Cancel anytime.
How is quick-pay factoring priced?
Quick-pay is optional on loads booked through Stretch XL Freight (not partner-board loads). Standard rate is 2-3% of the load value for 48-hour ACH after signed BOL — significantly below the 3-5% most standalone factoring companies charge, and there's no minimum monthly commitment.
Is there a contract or minimum term?
No contracts. Subscription is month-to-month with a 30-day free trial. Cancel anytime with no penalty. If you're inactive for 60+ days we pause your billing automatically until you're ready to run again.
Can small fleets (2-10 trucks) use this?
Yes. Small fleets get multi-driver dashboard views, per-driver lane preferences, and dispatcher-tier tooling for coordinating multiple trucks. Fleet pricing scales with truck count above 3 trucks — contact us for a fleet-plan quote.
How does lane-preference matching work?
Set your preferred origin + destination pairs (e.g., "Dallas → Chicago", "Atlanta → Miami"). When a matching load posts, you get an SMS + email alert with the load details. Reduces empty deadhead by prioritizing loads that fit your existing route pattern.
What if I have a problem on the road?
24/7 dispatch support out of our Chicago ops center. Real humans handle breakdowns, re-routes, paperwork corrections, and shipper miscommunications. One phone number, no ticket queues.
Start Getting Consistent Freight Loads
30-day free trial. No credit card required to start. FMCSA-verified in 5 minutes.