NextLOAD
NextLOAD is a private web load board connecting carriers with freight posted by brokers and shippers.
What NextLOAD is
NextLOAD is a private web load board connecting carriers with freight posted by brokers and shippers. Carriers can filter listings by location, radius, company, equipment, rate per mile, weight, length, pickup date, and other criteria, or compare lanes across multiple destinations. Freight types include dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, power only, and specialized loads. New listings update automatically in near real time without an extra charge for that feature. Carriers contact the listed broker or shipper to inquire about or haul a load. Access is limited to active Apex factoring clients. Brokers can post loads for free after applying, receiving approval, and setting up a TMS integration; listed platforms include Ascend, McLeod Software, TransportPro, and Keypoint. A blue chevron marks brokers or shippers with an established Apex Capital credit relationship, and Apex clients can view specific credit information in AMP or the Apex Mobile Factoring app. Each account is limited to one user. Apex Capital launched NextLOAD in 2014. The service is free for active Apex factoring clients, and brokers can post for free.
Good
- Searches can filter by equipment, rate, and pickup date
- Multi-lane search compares destinations
- Listings update automatically in near real time
- Brokers can post loads for free
Watch out
- Access is limited to active Apex factoring clients
- Each account is limited to one user
- Brokers need approval and a TMS integration to post
Who it suits
It is for active Apex factoring clients seeking freight listings and for brokers or shippers applying to post loads through supported TMS integrations.
Verdict
NextLOAD offers freight search and lane comparison for eligible carriers, with free posting available to brokers after approval and setup. Access is restricted to active Apex factoring clients.
Plans and prices
From NextLOAD's own pricing page, checked 10 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| NextLOAD | Free | Free for active Apex factoring clients; free for brokers to post loads |
| NextLOAD free load board | Free | Private access for active Apex factoring clients · Free broker load posting |
The facts
Each one read from NextLOAD's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Account limit
- Only one person can use and access a NextLOAD account, and the FAQ says two-factor authentication helps prevent shared use.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Account security
- Each NextLOAD account is limited to one user and uses two-factor authentication.checked 15 Oct 2026
- API and SDKs
- The published product pages describe TMS and direct integrations but provide no public API reference or SDK documentation.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Booking
- To inquire about or haul a load, carriers contact the listed broker or shipper using the load details.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Booking workflow
- Carriers book or inquire by opening a load and contacting the listed broker or shipper.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Broker posting
- Brokers and shippers can post loads free after approval through an enabled integration.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Credit information
- A blue credit indicator identifies brokers or shippers with established Apex Capital credit, while clients can obtain details in AMP or the Apex mobile app.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Dry van
- The service provides dry-van listings for goods that do not need temperature control or special handling.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Eligibility
- Since October 13, 2025, access is limited to active Apex factoring clients.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Expired-load handling
- Loads are removed through TMS integrations after they are no longer available.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Flatbed
- The flatbed page advertises nationwide flatbed listings and around-the-clock access.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Freight categories
- The main freight categories promoted are dry van, refrigerated and flatbed, with additional equipment types such as power-only and hot shot.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Freight types
- Common freight includes dry van, refrigerated, flatbed, power only, and specialized freight.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Fuel-card benefit
- The associated TCS fuel card advertises zero transaction fees at more than 2,300 in-network truck stops and average savings of 49 cents per gallon based on Q1–Q3 2026 transactions.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Independent comparison praise
- A FreightBrokers Reddit commenter praised NextLOAD for allowing only integrated TMS postings, which they felt helped keep the board cleaner and reduce fraud.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The FAQ lists Ascend, McLeod Software, TransportPro, and Keypoint as TMS platforms for automatic load posting.checked 10 Oct 2026
- Licence
- The reviewed official pages do not state an open-source licence or redistribute software for self-hosting.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: Apex dependency
- Fleet Logging says access to the broader benefits requires taking on Apex products.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: fleet management
- Fleet Logging says NextLOAD does not provide fleet-management tools.checked 15 Oct 2026
The company
- Company founding
- Apex Capital Corp says it was founded in November 1995.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- Apex lists its headquarters at 301 Commerce Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists Apex Capital Corp in the 201–500 employee range.checked 15 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2014checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Fort Worth, Texas, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
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