123Loadboard - Blog: 2014

123Loadboard.com Launches Free Android App To Help Professional Truck Drivers Find Loads

123Loadboard.com has launched a free mobile application for Android devices. The user-friendly mobile trucker app is designed to help professional truck drivers increase their loaded miles by locating truck loads to haul throughout the United States and Canada.

The free android app allows users to search through millions of truck loads posted annually on 123Loadboard.com’s freight matching network, without the need to be tethered to a desktop computer.

"With many drivers spending weeks or more on the road, today's technological advances are helping drivers stay connected and succeed in business – no matter their geographic location. Our free Android app helps the modern professional truck driver maximize their loaded miles." said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com.

123Loadboard's free mobile load board app for Android - Features include:

- Find loads by city, state and zip code
- Search for loads by GPS
- Easily find backhaul loads from your current location
- Search for freight back to your home base
- Call the dispatcher directly from the trucking app
- Save truck loads for future reference
- Add notes to any freight listings on the loadboard
- Hide any load that does not work for you
- Truck freight display PC*Miler Mileage, Routing and Tolls
- Truck loads display Rate Check
- Truck loads display Credit Scores/Ratings from eCapital and Ansonia Credit Data

"At 123Loadboard.com, we are continuously committed to launching new and innovative tools that add value to our load board service. Our free trucking app gives Android users instant access to millions of loads available annually on our powerful and reliable load board - now in the palm of your hand." continued Loarn.

123Loadboard.com’s new mobile app is available at the Google Play Store by searching for 123loadboard or directly at https://play.google.com/store/search?q=123loadboard.

Free Load Board App for Truckers has been Updated with Facebook Login

123Loadboard.com has updated their free mobile app for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® touch with Facebook login/sign-in compatibility and an updated home screen.

1/ Updated Home Screen with Quick and Free Sign-Up
Free 123 load board app now requires users to provide their name and email address to get access to free load searching. 123Loadboard.com members have full access without limits on freight searches.

2/ Free Sign-Up & Sign-In With Facebook Login
Users can now easily sign-in and sign-up to the load board app using Facebook. Facebook Login gives users a fast and easy way to sign up and sign into the 123Loadboard app. Users don't need to complete long registration forms on their mobile devices and remember yet another username and password.

Free Mobile App To Find Loads

123Loadboard.com Launches New Tool To Help Brokers Locate Additional Capacity

123Loadboard.com finishes the year strong with yet another great new tool to help brokers and shippers located additional truck capacity. "View Clicks" is now available for all load posting accounts and provides the broker or shipper the ability to see who viewed/clicked their load.

“We are all excited to offer a valuable tool to our load providers at no charge. It's a definite win-win for everybody as owner-operators will be getting many more calls to fill their trucks.” said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com™.

The "View Clicks" feature is located within your load management page (ie. My Loads). The new column is called "View Clicks". By clicking the expand (+) icon, you will see who clicked your load(s).

Once you expand the row, you can see the company that clicked/viewed your load along with their phone number, insurance on file, authority, rating/rank and most importantly age (ie. how long ago did the member click/view your load).

Keep in mind that our system only displays the most recent companies (max. 5) that viewed your online load. Users can opt-out from being contacted. This may reduce the number of results versus view clicks.

123Loadboard.com is weeks away from launching their greatly anticipated Android App. The App will allow members and non-members to search for loads and fill their trucks. Mileage, credit and rate check data will be made available at no charge.

Final testing and improvements are being made to our Android App.

Android beta program

ScoopMonkey rating and review system on 123Loadboard.com

123Loadboard has partnered with ScoopMonkey, a leading online reputation management source for the transportation industry. The partnership integrates ScoopMonkey’s review and rating system with 123Loadboard.com, giving carriers, brokers, and shippers easy access to feedback ratings similar to eBay’s feedback system.

As a member of 123Loadboard you can now easily review companies. This is very good news for the good guys, and not so good for the not so good guys. Prior to doing business with a company you are unfamiliar with, check them out on ScoopMonkey. While you’re at it, keep an eye out on your own reputation.

Updates Now Available on 123Loadboard's Mobile App

123Loadboard.com, one of the largest freight matching services in North America, has updated their mobile app for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® touch with time and money saving features.

1/ Improved Pickup Date Calendar
We have updated the calendar so that you can now easily select multiple dates to find loads. Simply click on and off to select/unselect dates.

2/ Improved Load Browsing and Load Actions
Easily browse between previous and next loads using the arrow buttons. Add notes, save or even hide loads by selecting the available actions next to the 'Call' button.

3/ After-Call Load Feedback
Our app now allows you to let us know if you successfully hauled the load (ie. contracted a deal with the broker). If you choose 'YES' the load will be automatically saved in your 'Saved Loads'. If you choose 'NO', you can let us know why not and we'll improve the quality of our loads to better suit your needs.

4/ After-Call Prompt Settings
Easily disable/activate after-call prompts and auto-hide functionality.

123Loadboard.com’s new mobile app is available at the Apple Store by searching for 123loadboard or directly at Apple iTunes.

About 123Loadboard.com
123Loadboard.com provides shippers, carriers, owner-operators and brokers the most comprehensive online freight and truck matching services. By applying the latest technologies, 123Loadboard.com delivers to members pertinent trucking tools to overcome challenges such as freight matching, credit, compliance issues and routing, while keeping costs affordable.

Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

4/ After-Call Prompt Settings
Easily disable/activate after-call prompts and auto-hide functionality.

123Loadboard.com’s new mobile app is available at the Apple Store by searching for 123loadboard or directly at Apple iTunes.

About 123Loadboard.com
123Loadboard.com™ provides shippers, carriers, owner-operators and brokers the most comprehensive online freight and truck matching services. By applying the latest technologies, 123Loadboard.com™ delivers to members pertinent trucking tools to overcome challenges such as freight matching, credit, compliance issues and routing, while keeping costs affordable.

Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

123Loadboard's Mobile App Now With Saved & Recent Searches

To save professional truck drivers time and money, you can now easily search for loads using "Recent Searches" and "Saved Searches" from the mobile menu as show here:

2/ My Recent Searches
Clicking on your recent searches will launch the search and display real-time loads.

3/ My Saved Searches
Clicking on your saved searches will launch the search and display real-time loads.

123Loadboard.com’s new mobile app is available at the Apple Store by searching for 123loadboard or directly at Apple iTunes.

About 123Loadboard.com
123Loadboard.com™ provides shippers, carriers, owner-operators and brokers the most comprehensive online freight and truck matching services. By applying the latest technologies, 123Loadboard.com™ delivers to members pertinent trucking tools to overcome challenges such as freight matching, credit, compliance issues and routing, while keeping costs affordable.

Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

123Loadboard Partners with ScoopMonkey to Offer a Feedback Rating System Helping Members Make More Informed Decisions

123Loadboard, a leading freight-matching service that helps transportation companies maximize their loaded miles, has partnered with ScoopMonkey, a leading online reputation management source for the transportation industry. The partnership integrates ScoopMonkey’s review and rating system with 123Loadboard, giving carriers, brokers, and shippers easy access to feedback ratings similar to eBay’s feedback system.

"Everybody in the trucking industry has a story to share. With ScoopMonkey now integrated with 123Loadboard, members can easily post their professional freight shipping experiences - good, bad, or ugly - helping our members save time and money weeding through companies they wouldn't want to do business with." said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com.

“While credit scores provide useful information and help when deciding between brokers, they shouldn’t be the last piece of the puzzle. Members can now quickly access ScoopMonkey’s real peer reviews from real freight professionals which is key to choosing what load to haul.” continued Loarn.

“Helping folks know where they stand in the industry is our business, and with a partner like 123Loadboard, we know the future will be very clear for our members and theirs.” said Eddie Peloke, CEO of ScoopMonkey.

ScoopMonkey is offered on 123Loadboard at no charge for the Basic plan. The Pro version is $10 per month and allows users to search companies, read reviews, write reviews, manage your reputation and respond to reviews about your company.

About ScoopMonkey
Based in Midlothian, Va., ScoopMonkey is an online resource strictly for the transportation industry where shippers, brokers, and carriers can learn about and manage their own reputations in the freight industry, as well as comment on and rate the reputations of industry peers. For more information, visit www.scoopmonkey.com.

About 123Loadboard.com
123Loadboard provides shippers, carriers, owner-operators and brokers the most comprehensive online freight and truck matching services. By applying the latest technologies, 123Loadboard delivers to members pertinent trucking tools to overcome challenges such as freight matching, credit, compliance issues and routing, while keeping costs affordable. For more information, visit www.123loadboard.com.

123Loadboard Turns 10: Celebrating 10 Years of Load Matching

Ten years ago, 123Loadboard was founded with the goal of connecting trucking professionals with available freight to make them more productive and successful. Inspired by the one-stop shop notion, 123Loadboard was launched with the tagline "Post. Find. Haul.".

At the end of our first year, we had over 5,000 members in the network. 10 years later, we’re honored and humbled that so many of you have made 123Loadboard a part of your daily professional lives.

Today, thousands of professional truck drivers around North America rely on 123Loadboard to connect their truck with available loads at an affordable price.

As 123Loadboard embarks on its next decade, we look forward to delivering more pertinent solutions that help our customers succeed.

Thanks to all for a great 10 years.

About www.123Loadboard.com
123Loadboard.com provides shippers, carriers, owner-operators and brokers the most comprehensive online freight and truck matching services. By applying the latest technologies, 123Loadboard.com™ delivers to members pertinent trucking tools to overcome challenges such as freight matching, credit, compliance issues and routing, while keeping costs affordable.

123Loadboard Improves Credit Reports with Additional Credit Source

123Loadboard.com has launched a new credit report enhancement that allows you to view additional credit information provided by Ansonia Credit Data.

The updated credit reports now include the Ansonia Credit Data information on the company’s credit risk, days-to-pay, # of companies reporting, average balance and alerts.

This improvement will help save you time and money weeding through companies you wouldn't want to do business with. Check the credit status of your customer before you haul the load.

New Credit Report Download Button

New Credit Report Source – Ansonia Credit Data

New Updates available on 123Loadboard’s Mobile iPhone App

123Loadboard.com™, one of the largest freight matching services in North America, has updated their mobile app for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® touch with time and money saving features.

123Loadboard Mobile App Updates

1/ Free faxing from the road using MyDocs

To save drivers time and money, you can now send free faxes using our app. The app has been updated with the MyDocs feature that allows you to easily send your operating documents by fax and/or email free of charge.

Send your documents by Email / Fax or Both

2/ Additional Mileage & Routing Option
The Map/Tolls tab is now equipped with an additional mileage and routing map option. This new options allows you to easily route the load from your current location.

3/ Rate Check Data in Load Details
The Load Info tab is now equipped with an additional row of information to preview Rate Check data. Rate Check information (if available for the equipment type) provides users with the average State-to-State rates for the specified lane. Transportation professionals can target where they want to haul freight based on the dollar amount generated by specific routes. This allows them to negotiate better rates to increase their profits.

123Loadboard.com™ Launches Free iPhone/iPad App To Help Professional Truck Drivers Find Loads

123Loadboard.com™, one of the largest freight matching services in North America, has launched a free mobile application for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® touch. The user-friendly mobile app is designed to help professional truck drivers increase their loaded miles by locating truck loads to haul throughout the United States and Canada.

The free app allows users to search through millions of truck loads posted annually on 123Loadboard.com’s freight matching network, without the need to be tethered to a desktop computer.

“Not surprisingly, smartphone usage amongst drivers is on the rise. With many drivers spending weeks or more on the road, today's technological advances are helping drivers stay connected and succeed in business – no matter their geographic location. Our free iPhone app helps the modern professional truck driver maximize their loaded miles.” said Loarn Metzen, Vice-President of 123Loadboard.com™.

Features of the mobile app include:

Find loads by city, state, zip code or GPS based
Easily find backhaul loads from your current location
Call the dispatcher directly from the app
Save loads for future reference
Add notes to any load
Hide any load that does not work for you
Truck loads display PC*Miler Mileage, Routing and Tolls (add-on required)
Truck loads display Rate Check (add-on required)
Truck loads display Credit Scores/Ratings from eCapital and Ansonia Credit Data
Guest users are limited to 100 load searches per day
Members of 123Loadboard.com can sign into their account using the app and get unlimited access

“At 123Loadboard.com, we are continuously committed to launching new and innovative tools that add value to our load board service. Our free app gives iPhone and iPad users instant access to millions of loads available annually on our powerful and reliable load board - now in the palm of your hand.” continued Loarn.

123Loadboard.com’s new mobile app is available at the Apple Store by searching for 123loadboard or directly at Apple iTunes.

About 123Loadboard.com™
123Loadboard.com™ provides shippers, carriers, owner-operators and brokers the most comprehensive online freight and truck matching services. By applying the latest technologies, 123Loadboard.com™ delivers to members pertinent trucking tools to overcome challenges such as freight matching, credit, compliance issues and routing, while keeping costs affordable.

Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

iPhone and iPad Beta App Testing

123Loadboard.com is a weeks away from launching their greatly anticipated iPhone App. The App will allow members and non-members to search for loads and fill their trucks. Mileage, credit and rate check data will be made available at no charge.

Final testing and improvements are being made to our iPhone/iPad App.

About 123Loadboard.com™ 123Loadboard.com provides shippers, carriers, owner-operators and brokers the most comprehensive online freight and truck matching services. By applying the latest technologies, 123Loadboard.com™ delivers to members pertinent trucking tools to overcome challenges such as freight matching, load planning, credit, compliance issues and routing, while keeping costs affordable. Founded in 2003, 123Loadboard.com™ is a trusted partner to the ever evolving trucking industry. For more information, visit http://www.123loadboard.com.

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Load Planner Now With Leg View

123Loadboard.com has launched a new enhancement to the Load Planner Tool that allows you to build your trip load-by-load rather than our system building an entire trip for you.

The new "Leg" view is a simpler way to find the highest paying loads with least amount of deadhead miles.

Result Layout – Now With Leg and Trip Views

123Loadboard Load Planner Search Filters

Load Planner Leg View – Trip Details