Flat fees only. We never take a percentage of your deal. No monthly subscriptions required — pay only when you use the platform.
Get started with 3 free responses per month
Brokers take 15-40% of every load. Load boards charge monthly whether you use them or not. We charge flat fees and get out of the way.
| Never Empty | Broker | Load Boards | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipper cost | $10/load | 15-40% of load | $40-150/month |
| Carrier cost | Free or $99/yr | Reduced rates | $40-150/month |
| Direct communication | Always | Never | Sometimes |
| Who sets the rate | You do | The broker | You do |
| Contract required | No | Yes | Often |
| Carrier verification | DOT/MC verified | Varies | Varies |
The posting fee ensures quality listings and keeps spammers out. It's a fraction of what brokers take — and you keep 100% of the deal you negotiate directly with the carrier.
The response fee ($5) ensures serious interest and helps shippers avoid spam. You get 3 free responses per month, or unlimited with the annual membership.
If you respond to more than 20 loads per year, the membership pays for itself. Plus you get a verified badge and priority placement in search results.
No. Flat fees only — $10 to post, $5 to respond. We never take a percentage of your load. What you negotiate with the other party is entirely your business.
No. Never Empty is a communications platform that connects shippers and carriers directly. We don't arrange transportation, negotiate rates, or take a cut of any load. Terms and payments are always between you and the other party.
Load posting fees are non-refundable once the load is posted. Annual memberships can be refunded within 30 days if unused.