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Head-to-head · Load Board Software

123Loadboard vs Carrier 360 by J.B. Hunt

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score 123Loadboard #1 in Load Board Software 9.4/10 10-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit 123Loadboard
Carrier 360 by J.B. Hunt #8 in Load Board Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Carrier 360

123Loadboard leads on 0 checks, Carrier 360 by J.B. Hunt on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest score123Loadboard · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Carrier 360 by J.B. Hunt
  • Free trialonly 123Loadboard

123Loadboard scores higher on our rubric for load board software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Carrier 360 by J.B. Hunt offers free plan; 123Loadboard doesn't.

123Loadboard is the better fit for carriers needing a full-featured load board. Carrier 360 by J.B. Hunt is the better fit for J.B. Hunt-connected carriers managing operations.

  • 123Loadboard fits best

    Carriers needing a full-featured load board

  • Carrier 360 by J.B. Hunt fits best

    J.B. Hunt-connected carriers managing operations

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Side by side

Feature 123Loadboard 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Carrier 360 by J.B. Hunt 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.7
Ranking #1 in Load Board Software #8 in Load Board Software
Best for Carriers needing a full-featured load board J.B. Hunt-connected carriers managing operations
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 10 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 30+ integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 123Loadboard 4/4 · Carrier 360 by J.B. Hunt 4/4
Carrier search ✓ ✓
Booking workflow ✓ ✓
Load alerts ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile apps Both Both
Load posting limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines load search, truck posting, booking, bidding, and alerts
  • Adds routing, toll, mileage, rate, credit, and payment insights
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, APIs, and multiple TMS integrations
  • Free access covers search, booking, tracking, documents and payments
  • Web, iPhone and Android apps support dispatchers, drivers and owners
  • Fleet tools, saved lanes and recommendations support daily operations
Cons
  • Access is limited to paid plans after the 10-day trial
  • Advanced routing and rate tools require higher carrier tiers
  • Broker offerings are separated into smaller-team and larger-team plans
  • Access requires carrier verification and onboarding
  • Focused on carriers hauling J.B. Hunt freight
  • External integrations are limited to API tracking
Our verdict

123Loadboard is a freight-matching and load board platform for carriers, owner-operators, brokers, shippers, and other trucking professionals in the United States and Canada. Its core workflows cover load searching by location and…

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Carrier 360 by J.B. Hunt is a free load board and carrier operations app for approved carriers, owner-operators, dispatchers and drivers. It supports J.B. Hunt brokerage, power-only and drayage freight through a desktop web experience and…

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  1. 123LoadboardLoad Board Software 9.410-day trial
  2. Carrier 360 by J.B. HuntLoad Board Software 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 123Loadboard — where it wins

    • Combines load search, truck posting, booking, bidding, and alerts
    • Adds routing, toll, mileage, rate, credit, and payment insights
    • Supports web, iOS, Android, APIs, and multiple TMS integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Access is limited to paid plans after the 10-day trial
    • Advanced routing and rate tools require higher carrier tiers
    • Broker offerings are separated into smaller-team and larger-team plans
  • Carrier 360 by J.B. Hunt — where it wins

    • Free access covers search, booking, tracking, documents and payments
    • Web, iPhone and Android apps support dispatchers, drivers and owners
    • Fleet tools, saved lanes and recommendations support daily operations

    Where it doesn't

    • Access requires carrier verification and onboarding
    • Focused on carriers hauling J.B. Hunt freight
    • External integrations are limited to API tracking

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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