Where to Find Cargo Van and Sprinter Loads
Expedite van freight moves fast and books fast. The carriers who stay loaded are the ones already approved in the broker's system when the load drops. Here is where the freight is and what approval takes.
Where can I find cargo van loads?
Cargo van and sprinter loads come from expedite networks such as Sylectus, the van filters on DAT and Truckstop, courier and final-mile contracts, and direct broker relationships. Approval normally needs active MC authority, $1,000,000 liability with $100,000 cargo, a complete carrier packet, and increasingly a connected ELD — which vans are federally exempt from but brokers still ask for.
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Brokers check for a connected ELD before they load you
ELD HUB is integrated with Highway and Trucker Tools. $15 per vehicle per month, no contract, 14-day free trial, $150 device with free shipping.
4 quick steps — personal details, company info (USDOT number and time zone required), billing address, done. About 2 minutes.
No USDOT number yet? Call 302-404-1177 and we will get your account set up manually.
Where the freight is
Expedite networks
Sylectus and the expedite carrier groups move most true hot-shot van freight. Many require you to lease onto a member carrier rather than book direct.
Load boards with van filters
DAT and Truckstop both list straight-van and sprinter freight. Volume is lower than dry van but the rates on time-critical runs are strong.
Courier and final-mile contracts
Medical, pharmacy, parts and same-day courier work. Route-based, less glamorous, and it pays the insurance every month.
Direct brokers in critical industries
Automotive line-down, aerospace AOG and medical device freight is where a van earns expedite money. These accounts vet hard and stay loyal.
What you clear before a broker loads you
- Your MC authority is active and your insurance certificate is on file with the broker.
- Your safety profile is clean in FMCSA SAFER and in the vetting platform the broker uses.
- Your carrier packet is complete: W-9, authority letter, COI, and a signed broker-carrier agreement.
- Your ELD or telematics account is connected so the broker can verify the truck and its location. ELD HUB is integrated with Highway and Trucker Tools.
- A factoring or payment method is set up so you are not waiting 45 days on your first invoice.
FAQ
Do I need an ELD to get cargo van loads?+
Not federally — a van under 10,001 lbs GVWR is exempt from the ELD mandate. In practice a growing share of brokers and carrier-vetting platforms will not release a load until they can see a connected ELD or telematics feed. ELD HUB is integrated with Highway and Trucker Tools at $15 per van per month.
Do I need my own authority to haul van loads?+
Not always. Many expedite van operators lease onto a carrier that holds authority, which removes the $300 MC filing and lowers insurance requirements but also lowers the rate you keep.
What insurance do van carriers need?+
Brokers commonly ask for $1,000,000 liability and $100,000 cargo even on a small van. Some medical and high-value lanes ask for more.
How fast can I be approved with a broker?+
Once authority is active and insurance is filed, a carrier packet is usually processed within a day or two. The delay is almost always a missing certificate, an unfinished vetting profile, or an ELD connection the platform is waiting on.
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Register now, activate the day your MC clears
FMCSA requires an ELD from your first mile under authority. Set it up while you wait — $15 per truck per month, no contract, cancel anytime.
4 quick steps — personal details, company info (USDOT number and time zone required), billing address, done. About 2 minutes.
No USDOT number yet? Call 302-404-1177 and we will get your account set up manually.