Freight Solutions Built for Small Carriers
Your equipment makes money when it's moving. Boxaloo helps small carriers find freight that fits their equipment, location, schedule, and business goals.
Whether you operate a box truck, cargo van, Sprinter van, or hotshot truck, Boxaloo gives you a dedicated place to search for freight and connect with brokers and dispatchers looking for transportation providers.
You don't need a large fleet to compete for freight. Boxaloo is built to give independent owner-operators, small trucking companies, and growing fleets another way to find opportunities and keep their equipment moving.
Built for Small Carriers
The freight industry isn’t only made up of large trucking companies.
Thousands of small carriers operate one or a few vehicles and provide essential transportation services every day. These businesses move local deliveries, regional freight, expedited shipments, last-mile loads, and many other types of commercial freight.
But finding consistent freight can be challenging.
Large load boards may contain thousands of listings, making it difficult for small carriers to find opportunities that actually fit their equipment. Boxaloo was created to provide another option.
Boxaloo connects small carriers, brokers, and dispatchers through a freight marketplace focused on equipment commonly used by independent operators and small fleets.
Whether you’re running one truck or building a small fleet, Boxaloo helps you search for available freight and find opportunities that fit your operation.
Equipment Supported by Boxaloo
Box Trucks
Box trucks are one of the most versatile types of equipment used by small carriers.
Whether you operate a 16-foot, 20-foot, 24-foot, or 26-foot box truck, Boxaloo helps you search for freight opportunities based on your equipment and preferred operating areas.
Find local, regional, and longer-distance opportunities that may fit your business.
Cargo Vans
Cargo vans are ideal for smaller shipments, expedited freight, local deliveries, and regional transportation.
Boxaloo gives small carriers operating cargo vans a place to search for freight that matches their equipment without having to spend hours sorting through loads designed for larger trucks.
Sprinter Vans
Sprinter vans provide small carriers with flexibility for expedited and time-sensitive transportation.
If you operate a Sprinter van, Boxaloo can help you discover freight opportunities that match your vehicle and operating capabilities.
Search available loads, review the details, and connect with brokers and dispatchers about opportunities that make sense for your business.
Hotshot Trucks
Hotshot trucking gives small carriers the ability to move a variety of time-sensitive and specialized freight without operating a traditional tractor-trailer.
Boxaloo provides hotshot operators with another resource for finding available freight.
Review each load carefully to make sure your truck, trailer, insurance, authority, and other requirements meet the shipment requirements before accepting the load.
Why Small Carriers Choose Boxaloo
Find Freight That Fits Your Equipment
Boxaloo is designed around equipment commonly operated by independent owner-operators and small fleets, including box trucks, cargo vans, Sprinter vans, and hotshot equipment.
Spend Less Time Searching
Every hour spent searching for freight is time that could be spent running your business. Boxaloo makes it easier to browse available loads, review shipment information, and connect with the brokers and dispatchers offering freight.
Connect With Brokers
Brokers need transportation providers who can handle their customers' freight. Boxaloo provides a marketplace where brokers can post loads and connect with small carriers operating the equipment needed for the shipment.
Work With Dispatchers
Many small carriers work with dispatchers to help manage their freight search. Boxaloo gives dispatchers another resource for finding available loads for the small carriers they represent.
Reduce Empty Miles
Deadhead miles can quickly eat into a small carrier's profit. Finding freight that works with your current location or planned route can help reduce unnecessary empty miles and improve the efficiency of your operation.
Access Freight From Anywhere
Small carriers are constantly moving. Boxaloo is designed to be accessible from your computer or mobile device, giving you the flexibility to search for freight whether you're at home, at the terminal, waiting for a pickup, or between deliveries.
How Boxaloo Works for Small Carriers
1. Create Your Account
Create your Boxaloo account and provide your business, equipment, and operating information.
2. Complete Your Profile
Add accurate information about your company and equipment. Keeping your information current helps brokers and dispatchers understand what your business can handle.
3. Search Available Loads
Browse available freight and look for opportunities based on your equipment, preferred locations, schedule, and business requirements.
4. Review the Load
Before accepting freight, carefully review the available shipment information, including:
- Pickup location
- Delivery location
- Pickup date and time
- Delivery date and time
- Equipment requirements
- Weight
- Dimensions
- Commodity
- Rate
- Special requirements
5. Connect With the Broker or Shipper
If the load fits your operation, communicate with the broker or shipper to discuss the shipment and confirm the terms.
6. Book and Haul
Once the shipment is confirmed, complete the load according to the agreed requirements and maintain professional communication throughout the transportation process.
Small Carrier Requirements
Boxaloo is designed for professional small carriers operating commercial transportation businesses.
To participate as a small carrier, you must meet Boxaloo's requirements and provide accurate business and operating information.
Small carriers must have:
- A valid DOT number
- A valid MC number
- Required commercial insurance
- Required cargo insurance
- Valid vehicle registration
- Appropriate driver's license
- Accurate company information
- Accurate equipment information
- Current contact information
- Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local transportation requirements
Small carriers are responsible for maintaining current operating authority, insurance, registrations, licenses, and other required credentials.
Important: Boxaloo is a freight marketplace and does not replace federal, state, or local regulatory requirements. Small carriers are responsible for maintaining the authority and documentation required to legally operate their business.
Find Loads That Make Sense for Your Business
Not every load is a good load.
For a small carrier, the wrong shipment can quickly become unprofitable after fuel, deadhead miles, tolls, maintenance, insurance, driver expenses, and other operating costs are considered.
Before accepting a load, consider:
Equipment
Does your box truck, cargo van, Sprinter van, or hotshot setup meet the requirements?
Pickup Location
Is the pickup location practical based on where your equipment is currently located?
Delivery Location
Does the destination fit your preferred operating area?
Timing
Can you meet the pickup and delivery appointments?
Weight and Dimensions
Can your equipment legally and safely transport the shipment?
Rate
Does the rate make financial sense for your business after considering your operating costs?
Making informed freight decisions is an important part of running a successful small carrier operation.
Small Carrier FAQs
What is a small carrier?
A small carrier is generally an independent owner-operator, small trucking company, or small fleet operating a limited number of commercial vehicles.
Boxaloo is designed to help these businesses find freight and connect with brokers and dispatchers.
What equipment can small carriers use on Boxaloo?
Boxaloo supports small carriers operating box trucks, cargo vans, Sprinter vans, and hotshot equipment.
Do I need a DOT number?
Yes. Small carriers must have a valid DOT number to participate on Boxaloo.
Do I need an MC number?
Yes. Boxaloo requires small carriers to have a valid MC number.
Can cargo van operators join Boxaloo?
Yes. Cargo van operators are welcome to use Boxaloo to search for freight opportunities that match their equipment.
Can Sprinter van operators join?
Yes. Sprinter van operators can use Boxaloo to find freight opportunities suitable for their equipment and operating capabilities.
Can hotshot operators use Boxaloo?
Yes. Hotshot small carriers can use Boxaloo to search for available freight that matches their equipment and operating requirements.
Can I have multiple vehicles?
Yes. Small fleet operators can use Boxaloo for multiple vehicles, subject to Boxaloo’s account and verification requirements.
Can dispatchers use Boxaloo?
Yes. Dispatchers can use Boxaloo to search for freight opportunities for the small carriers they represent.
Does Boxaloo guarantee loads?
No. Boxaloo provides access to a freight marketplace. Load availability, rates, and bookings depend on the freight posted and the agreements between the parties involved.
Does Boxaloo guarantee a specific income?
No. Small carrier revenue depends on factors including available freight, location, equipment, rates, operating costs, business strategy, and the ability to secure and complete loads.
Who determines the rate?
Rates are determined between the parties involved in the shipment. Small carriers should evaluate every load based on their own operating costs and business requirements.
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