How to get loads for a cargo van Free Load Finder
Cargo van and Sprinter freight is mostly expedited, same-day and local: small rush shipments for brokers, manufacturers and parts suppliers. Amazon Relay doesn't take cargo vans, so local brokers and shippers matter even more. Type your USDOT number to see the ones near you.
What the Load Finder shows
Your load calendar
The dates your authority passes 90 and 180 days, when more brokers and Amazon Relay open up.
Amazon Relay fit
Your FMCSA record against Amazon's published minimums, and the exact day you reach its 180-day minimum.
Brokers to call
Brokers near your address with active authority and a bond on file, with phone numbers.
Shippers to call
Companies near you registered with FMCSA as shippers, for direct freight.
Questions
Does a cargo van need a USDOT or MC number?
FMCSA's USDOT number rule for interstate commerce starts at vehicles over 10,000 lbs, so many cargo vans fall under it (some states set their own rules). Operating authority (MC) is about the kind of work, not the vehicle size: for-hire interstate hauling of regulated freight needs it.
Can I use a cargo van on Amazon Relay?
No. Amazon says cargo vans can't be used for loads on Amazon Relay.
Who books cargo van loads?
Brokers that handle expedited freight, and shippers that need small rush shipments moved the same day. The call list below shows bonded brokers and registered shippers near your address.
How do I get loads with a new authority?
First make sure FMCSA shows your authority as active with your insurance filing on record (the check above does this). Then use several sources at once: load boards, brokers that book new carriers, shippers near you that you contact directly, and a dispatcher who already has broker relationships. Amazon Relay opens once your authority is 180 days old.
How old does my MC have to be before brokers book me?
There is no FMCSA rule. Each broker sets its own minimum in its carrier setup, so answers differ from broker to broker. Amazon Relay publishes its minimum: interstate authority active at least 180 days.
Where does the list of brokers near me come from?
From FMCSA's public records: companies near your registered address with active broker authority and a surety bond or trust fund on file. Being on the list is not a recommendation. Check any broker with our Broker Check before you haul for them.
Why call local brokers and shippers?
Load boards show the same loads to everyone. A broker or shipper in your own town sees you as a local truck they can count on, which is often how a new carrier gets its first steady freight.
Do you save my USDOT number?
No. The check reads FMCSA's public records for the number you type and shows the result.