BulkLoads buys Livestock Network to expand livestock hauling tools

BulkLoads has acquired Livestock Network, bringing one of agriculture trucking’s longest-running online communities into its bulk freight ecosystem. Livestock haulers will keep existing tools while gaining access to factoring, insurance, TMS and market data services in the months ahead.

Why it matters: - The acquisition ties together two of trucking’s most established freight communities. - Livestock haulers gain access to a broader set of tools built around agriculture freight, including faster funding, specialized insurance and a transportation management system. - The deal could make it easier for livestock carriers to find loads, manage operations and access industry services in one place.

What happened: - BulkLoads acquired Livestock Network, the online load board and community for livestock transportation. - The announcement came July 13, 2026, from Springfield, Missouri. - Livestock Network has operated since 2000 and is now part of the BulkLoads family. - The platform remains fully operational, and members do not need to take any action.

The details: - Livestock Network’s load board, truck board, company rating system, industry forum, classifieds, trucking tools and directories are staying in place. - BulkLoads says members will get easier access to its services over time, including Smart Freight Funding for ag-specialized factoring, Bulk Insurance Group for ag-hauler coverage, BulkTMS for agriculture freight management and Bulk Freight Insights for market data and analysis. - The company plans a refreshed, faster website and a future mobile app for managing loads from the cab. - BulkLoads described the acquisition as an extension of an existing partnership between the two platforms. - BulkLoads connects more than 10,000 carriers, shippers and brokers across hopper, end dump, pneumatic, tanker, walking floor and grain freight. - Livestock Network also features the BeefSpotter Feedyard Atlas.

Between the lines: - The deal is less about replacing Livestock Network and more about folding its user base into a larger ag-freight ecosystem. - BulkLoads is betting that livestock haulers will value specialized tools without losing the community features that made Livestock Network useful. - The acquisition also gives BulkLoads a stronger foothold in a niche freight segment where relationships and trust matter.

What's next: - BulkLoads says members can expect new features and integrations in the coming months. - The company will roll out more details on technology improvements as the platforms come together. - Livestock Network users should see updates to the website and, later, a planned mobile app. - The company says the transition should not require action from current members.

The bottom line: - BulkLoads is turning a long-standing livestock load board into a larger, agriculture-focused trucking hub without disrupting the core service members already use.