How popular isUS Cargo Control?
In September 2026, people searched for US Cargo Control by name about 6,600 times worldwide, a 22.2% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 1.6% of all global load bars brand searches, placing US Cargo Control third out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about load bars brands, US Cargo Control appeared in three of the four answers and was the most recommended of the five.
US Cargo Control is the third most searched of 5 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
ThuleShare of searches 75.2%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Front RunnerShare of searches 22.6%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
US Cargo ControlShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
DC Cargo MallShare of searches 0.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
YakimaShare of searches <0.01%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top load bars brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, US Cargo Control was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. US Cargo Control is the most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
US Cargo Control1st
Thule2nd
DC Cargo Mall3rd
Yakima4th
Front Runner–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
US Cargo Control3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Thule2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
DC Cargo Mall2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Yakima1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Front Runner0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about load bars brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which load bars brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best load bars brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best load bars brand for a roof rack?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“car roof bars”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“load bars”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which load bars brands compete with US Cargo Control?
Share of searches by month for Thule, Front Runner, US Cargo Control. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Thule | Front Runner | US Cargo Control | DC Cargo Mall | Yakima |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 71.9% | 26.3% | 1.3% | 0.57% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 72% | 26.4% | 1.1% | 0.47% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 72% | 26.4% | 1.1% | 0.47% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 72.3% | 26.5% | 0.87% | 0.39% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 75.4% | 22.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 75.5% | 22.6% | 1.4% | 0.59% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 75.6% | 22.6% | 1.4% | 0.49% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 79% | 19.3% | 1.2% | 0.51% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 75.5% | 22.6% | 1.4% | 0.59% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 79.1% | 19.3% | 1.2% | 0.42% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 75.6% | 22.6% | 1.4% | 0.49% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 75.2% | 22.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 75.2% | 301K | -18.2% | -0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.6% | 90.5K | -17.7% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.6% | 6.6K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.6% | 2.4K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | <0.01% | 30 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Thule75.2%
Held 1st. 301K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
22.6%
Held 2nd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.6%
Held 3rd. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
0.6%
Held 4th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
Yakima<0.01%
Held 5th. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for US Cargo Control changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for US Cargo Control worldwide rose from 5.4K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, US Cargo Control’s share of searches among load bars brands worldwide held steady, from 1.3% to 1.6%.
How did search popularity change for load bars brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Yakima worldwide rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 30 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for US Cargo Control worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 6.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Front Runner worldwide fell 17.7% over 12 measured months, from 110K to 90.5K in September 2026.
How are US Cargo Control’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using US Cargo Control’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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Where does US Cargo Control compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Load bars brands | 3rd of 5 | 1.6% | Shown above |
| Ratchet straps brands | 3rd of 5 | 8.8% | Show ranking |

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