123Loadboard - Blog

123Loadboard.com Launches New "Hometown" Feature

2011-10-25T11:16:00.000-07:00

123Loadboard.com just released a small new time-saving feature that will help carriers and owner-operators easily see total mileage and driving time to their hometown. This information provides a quick and easy way to see when you can be home all at no extra charge.

"Since we started our load board back in 2003, we've received many requests to add time-saving tools and features. The latest addition to 123Loadboard.com helps our members get back home sooner and hopefully more often." said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com™.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com, please visit www.123loadboard.com.

123Loadboard.com Launches Hot Leads For Brokers/Shippers

2011-09-30T11:20:00.000-07:00

123Loadboard.com just released a new tool that will help brokers and shippers generate additional business by locating hot carrier leads. The "Hot Leads" tool allows brokers and shippers to search through carrier load search logs and locate carrier leads. Search results are updated in real-time and carriers can always opt-out should they not wish to receive calls.

"123Loadboard.com is known as a leading load board for owner-operators and carriers. We have now decided to actively pursue and target broker and shipper needs. The "Hot Leads" tool is a guaranteed income generator for all members." said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com™.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com, please visit www.123loadboard.com.

123Loadboard.com Launches New Search Option

2011-09-29T08:23:00.000-07:00

123Loadboard.com just released a new "advanced" search option that will help members filter their load and truck search results.

Members can now search for loads and trucks by "Company Name". The only restriction is that users are required to enter a minimum of two (2) characters in order to perform the search.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com, please visit www.123loadboard.com.

McLeod Software Users Conference 2011 - Recap

2011-09-28T08:27:00.000-07:00

123Loadboard.com had a great time exhibiting at the McLeod Software Users Conference (Chicago, Il - September 25-27th, 2011).

There were many highlights of the Mcleod Software Conference. Those that stood out for the 123Loadboard.com Team included:

1/ Golf outing at the Seven Bridges Golf Club just outside Chicago, IL;
2/ Chicago White Sox Baseball game at US. Cellular Field; and
3/ Presenting a $500 CASH PRIZE to Mr. JC Harrell of Coastal Carriers.

McLeod Software Users Conference 2011 - Photos

123Loadboard.com Team at the McLeod Software Users Conference 2011 in Chicago, IL.

123Loadboard.com's tradeshow booth next to Peoplenet at the McLeod Software Users Conference 2011.

Loarn from the 123Loadboard.com Team presenting a $500 CASH PRIZE to Mr. JC Harrell of Coastal Carriers.

Greg and AJ from the 123Loadboard.com Team along with Kevin Wallack of RFX, Inc.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com's upcoming tradeshow events, please visit www.123loadboard.com.

123Loadboard.com Launches Search Directory With Over 1.2 Million Listings

2011-09-15T08:32:00.000-07:00

The Search Directory allows you to quickly lookup carriers, brokers and shippers to get additional information about them.

Our search directory is updated daily and contains over 1.2 million listings.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com, please visit www.123loadboard.com.

123Loadboard.com To Provide Brokers and Shippers with Real-Time Posting Click Statistics

2011-09-14T08:36:00.000-07:00

Great free new tool for carriers, brokers and shippers to evaluate how successful their postings are on 123Loadboard.com. The new column labeled “Clicks” displays the number of clicks your postings received. Note that this number does not represent the amount of views/impressions.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com, please visit www.123loadboard.com.

123Loadboard.com Gives $50,000 for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

2011-09-13T13:47:00.000-07:00

Houston, TX, September 13th, 2011 -- 123Loadboard.com™ (http://www.123loadboard.com), the freight matching service for the trucking industry, will be celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) from September 11-17, 2011.

It’s definitely no secret that truck driving is one of North America's most essential and demanding jobs. Millions of dedicated men and women travel roads every day sacrificing many of life's pleasures to deliver the freight that keeps America moving.

“The National Truck Driver Appreciation Week gives us the chance to give back and appreciate the sacrifices that truck drivers make everyday out on the roads. 123Loadboard.com™ is celebrating this occasion by giving away over $50,000 of load board memberships." said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com™.

"Our factoring partner Freight Capital is hosting gift-giving booths at truck stops in California and Arkansas during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and will be handing out 100 1-year 123Loadboard.com memberships along with over 150 t-shirts." continued Loarn.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) promotions, please visit http://www.123loadboard.com/.

The Great American Trucking Show (GATS 2011) Recap

2011-08-29T13:25:00.000-07:00

123Loadboard.com had a great time exhibiting alongside our factoring partners Freight Capital at The Great American Trucking Show (Dallas, TX - August 25th-27th, 2011).

123Loadboard.com makes every attempt to communicate directly with each and every truckshow attendee. We thank each one of you for your continued support and patronage. Over 250 t-shirts, 2 iPads and some iTune gift cards were all handed out. Here are some pics of the show.

123Loadboard.com's next truckshow will be at The Mcleod Software User Conference in Chicago, IL on September 25-27th, 2011.

Truckload carriers, LTL carriers, freight brokers and shippers alike will travel from all over the United States to meet in Chicago, IL September 25-27 for the business opportunity of the year: The McLeod Software Users’ Conference.

Great West Truck Show (Las Vegas, NV)

2011-06-13T12:55:00.000-07:00

We wanted to share with you some of the Pride & Polish (Truck Beauty Contest) pics we took during our visit to the Great West Truck Show - GWTS (http://www.greatwesttruckshow.com) this past weekend in Las Vegas. The 123Loadboard.com staff had a great time and would like to thank everybody we met.

Meet us at our next truck show in August

The Great American Trucking Show (GATS) booths #14131 and #15130, August 25-27 in Dallas, TX http://www.gatsonline.com

Meet us at our next truck show in August

The Great American Trucking Show (GATS) booth #14131, August 25-27 in Dallas, TX http://www.gatsonline.com

123Loadboard.com To Provide Brokers With Real-Time Operating Documentation On Carriers

2011-06-13T12:05:00.000-07:00

123Loadboard.com has released another no-cost feature that provides freight holders with real-time operating documentation on carriers.

"In addition to providing brokers and shippers with up-to-date FMCSA SafeStat Data, we're also now proving them with real-time operating documentation. All at no additional cost." said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com™.

"This new feature helps carriers and owner-operators advertise their truck availability on our load board by providing an easier way for brokers and shippers to qualify them without the need of contacting them first." continued Loarn.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com, please visit http://www.123loadboard.com.

123Loadboard Launches Favorites For More Effective Searching

2011-05-16T12:13:00.000-07:00

123Loadboard.com released a new feature at no additional cost that will help members use our freight matching services more efficiently by adding the ability to save companies as your favorites in order to only see results that you want to work with.

"We're always looking for ways to help our members save time searching for loads and trucks. The "favorites" tool allows members to easily view the leads they want to see rather than having to weed through thousands of results." said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com™.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com, please visit www.123loadboard.com.

123Loadboard.com Launches New Feature To Help Carriers Find More Loads

2011-01-26T14:42:00.000-08:00

123Loadboard.com just released a new feature that will help members locate additional loads by auto-suggesting an increase to the origin and/or destination search radius.

"Over the years, we've witnessed thousands of owner-operators who missed out on available freight just slightly outside their search radius. In some instances, members who would of increased their search radius by just one mile would of produced additional load options." said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com™.

"We here at 123Loadboard.com like to think of this new feature as a little bit of "Artificial Intelligence" working for our members." continued Loarn.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com, please visit http://www.123loadboard.com

123Loadboard.com Links Credit Ratings and Mileage in Search Results

2010-12-21T15:21:00.000-08:00

123Loadboard.com has just released an enhancement to their freight search results whereby the mileage, credit ratings and days-to-pay values are all linked to their respective reports.

"We are always looking into ways that we can easily showcase all the free freight matching tools that we offer our members. Having direct access to PC*Miler routing and full company credit reports from the search result rows is yet another way we are helping our members save time and money." said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com™.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com, please visit http://www.123loadboard.com.

Google Maps now available in 123Loadboard.com's PC*MILER Mileage and Routing Tool

2010-09-28T15:30:00.000-07:00

123Loadboard.com has just released an enhancement to their mileage and routing tool provided by PC*MILER. The improvement gives members the ability to also view mileage and routing results using Google Maps.

"It's sort of cliched but we are continuously striving to become a one-stop shop for owner-operators and brokers. Adding Google Maps to our already well-established PC*MILER mileage and routing tool is yet another step closer to achieving that goal. Our members can now benefit from Google's convenient way to peruse maps, find points of interest and get directions." said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com™.

The advantages of using Google Maps:

Map Views
One of the biggest advantages of Google maps is the three different map views it supplies. There is a normal map view, a satellite image view and a terrain view.

Simplicity
The simplicity of Google maps is an often overlooked advantage. The mapping and routing is very cut and dry. It does what it needs to do without confusing the user with unnecessary bells and whistles.

The Zoom Feature
Google Maps allows users to easily zoom in and out using their mouse or the zoom tool on the map itself. Google Maps provides significantly faster display when panning or zooming than other mapping applications.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com, please visit http://www.123loadboard.com.

123Loadboard.com Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

2010-09-23T09:40:00.000-07:00

Houston, TX, September 17th, 2010 -- 123Loadboard.com™ (http://www.123loadboard.com), the freight matching service for the trucking industry, will be celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) from September 19-25, 2010.

It’s definitely no secret that truck driving is one of North America's most essential and demanding jobs. Millions of dedicated men and women travel roads every day sacrificing many of life's pleasures to deliver the freight that keeps America moving.

“The National Truck Driver Appreciation Week gives us the opportunity to recognize and appreciate the sacrifices that truck drivers make every day out on the roads. 123Loadboard.com™ is honoring truck drivers by giving away 100 FREE 1-YEAR memberships and 1500 3-month promotions across truckstops in the US and Canada." said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com™.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) promotions, please visit http://www.123loadboard.com.

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. Founded in 2003, 123Loadboard.com™ is a trusted partner to the ever evolving trucking industry. For more information, visit www.123loadboard.com.

123Loadboard.com Launches Instant On-Screen Alerts

2010-09-21T07:58:00.000-07:00

Houston, TX, July 21st, 2010 -- 123Loadboard.com™ (http://www.123loadboard.com/), the freight matching service for the trucking industry, has just launched instant on-screen alerting.

123Loadboard.com members can now create alerts when searching for loads and posting their trucks. When a match is found, a load alert is displayed on-screen and an optional alert sound can be played.

Benefits of Instant On-Screen Alerting

Get automatically notified of any new loads that match your search criteria
Get automatically notified of any new loads that match your truck posting
Get automatically notified of any new loads directly to your computer screen, cell phone, PDA and/or Smartphone
Ability to quickly and effectively manage all alerts and matches from one page
Ability to edit alert preferences to optimize sending schedule and frequency
Save time weeding through loads that have already been handled.

“123Loadboard.com™ is always developing the best solutions for trucking industry professionals. The instant on-screen alerting tool is yet another example of our ongoing commitment to help carriers fill their empty trucks." said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com™.

"Our members can now receive automatic alerts the second new loads are posted. This added edge gives our members the ability to freight match by getting first action on any new loads." continued Loarn.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com’s instant on-screen alerting, please visit http://www.123loadboard.com/.

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. Founded in 2003, 123Loadboard.com™ is a trusted partner to the ever evolving trucking industry. For more information, visit http://www.123loadboard.com/.

123Loadboard.com Launches Truck Report Printing

2010-09-20T09:39:00.000-07:00

Houston, TX, September 20th, 2010 -- 123Loadboard.com™ (http://www.123loadboard.com/), the freight matching service for the trucking industry, has just added a new feature that allows brokers and shippers to print out available truck listings with a single click of a mouse.

The truck printouts now ALSO include complete truck details with authority, licensing and safety information at absolutely NO ADDITIONAL COST.

Truck Printout Reports now include:

Truck Information- Contact Information
Company Profile
Authority and Licensing Information
Insurance Information
FMCSA Safety Ratings and scores

“We are always developing the best solutions for industry professionals who need to move freight fast. Integrating more information in every truck printout report is just another way to give brokers and shippers a quicker way to make the right decision in finding new carrier partners." said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com™.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com’s truck report printing option, please visit http://www.123loadboard.com/.

About 123Loadboard.com™ Since 2003, 123Loadboard.com's freight matching services have been helping truckers increase their loaded miles, and brokers, shippers and manufacturers ship their freight effectively. Using the latest in advanced technologies, 123Loadboard.com™ always maintains the highest level of customer service while providing their members with real-time information on available loads and trucks throughout North America. For more information on their freight matching services, visit http://www.123loadboard.com/.

123Loadboard.com Launches Advanced Email Alerting

2010-07-19T13:02:00.000-07:00

Houston, TX, July 19th, 2010 -- 123Loadboard.com™ (http://www.123loadboard.com), the freight matching service for the trucking industry, has just released a website update that now includes advanced Email alerting.

123Loadboard.com users can now create alerts when searching for loads and posting their trucks. When a match is found, a load alert via email will be sent automatically which contains the load and contact information.

Benefits of Using Advanced Email Alerts?

Get automatically notified of any new loads that match your search criteria;
Get automatically notified of any new loads that match your truck posting;
Get automatically notified of any new loads directly to your cell phone, PDA and/or Smartphone;
Ability to quickly and effectively manage all alerts and matches from one page;
Ability to edit alert preferences to optimize sending schedule and frequency;
Save time weeding through loads that have already been handled.

“The new advanced Email alerting tool is literally ground breaking for 123Loadboard.com. We are very proud of our team of developers that launched yet another fantastic trucking tool that helps carriers and owner-operators exponentially. In fact, during our initial beta testing phase, members saved on average 1.5 hours per day and increased their business by 35%.” said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com™.

“Members can now easily create load searches, set alerts and get first action on any new load that comes onto our load board. The new alert tool also offers cell phone, PDA and Smartphone users a way to stay in touch with real-time load updates.” continued Loarn.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com’s advanced Email alerting tool, please visit http://www.123loadboard.com.

About 123Loadboard.com™

Since 2003, 123Loadboard.com's freight matching services have been helping truckers increase their loaded miles, and brokers, shippers and manufacturers ship their freight effectively. Using the latest in advanced technologies, 123Loadboard.com™ always maintains the highest level of customer service while providing their members with real-time information on available loads and trucks throughout North America. For more information on their freight matching services, visit http://www.123loadboard.com.

123Loadboard.com Launches New Tool to Increase Posting Quality

2010-07-16T07:11:00.000-07:00

Houston, TX, July 16th, 2010 -- 123Loadboard.com™ (http://www.123loadboard.com/), the freight matching service for the trucking industry, has just released a website update that includes a tool to hide loads that have already been covered.

Benefits of the New "Hide" Tool:

Easily removes the expired load from a user’s results;
Automatically notifies the 123Loadboard.com’s Quality Assurance Team (QAT) of the expired posting and allows them to remove it even before the broker or shipper sends an update;
Automatically highlights the load as “Already Gone” for other members who view the same load;
Increased Member to Member Cooperation;
Increased load posting quality.

“Other freight matching websites have the hide functionality, but it’s usually very one-sided. Our new hide tool is interactive in that it allows members to help each other. It’s all about a community effort and cooperation to keep the loadboard quality as high as possible.” said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com™.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com’s new hide tool, please visit http://www.123loadboard.com/.

About 123Loadboard.com™
Since 2003, 123Loadboard.com's freight matching services have been helping truckers increase their loaded miles, and brokers, shippers and manufacturers ship their freight effectively. Using the latest in advanced technologies, 123Loadboard.com™ always maintains the highest level of customer service while providing their members with real-time information on available loads and trucks throughout North America. For more information on their freight matching services, visit http://www.123loadboard.com/.

123Loadboard.com Launches New Enhanced Account Profile

2010-07-14T14:11:00.001-07:00

Houston, TX, July 14th, 2010 -- 123Loadboard.com™ (http://www.123loadboard.com), the freight matching service for the trucking industry, has just released a website update that includes an enhanced account and business profile section. The new enhanced account profile allows members to complete and edit their general company information, business background, authority, equipment, markets & commodities serviced and much more.

“123Loadboard.com’s latest update gives members the ability to describe themselves and their business in much greater detail. During our beta testing phase, we concluded that members who had completed their profile in greater detail were able to market their company and services better which helped accelerate the approval process performed by companies looking to award new business to them.” said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com™.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com’s enhanced company profile update, please visit http://www.123loadboard.com.

About 123Loadboard.com™

New Tool For Brokers and Carriers: Export To Excel

2010-07-08T08:03:00.000-07:00

123loadboard.com has just released a new FREE time-saving tool that allows brokers and carriers to export their postings to Excel. The Export to Excel tool allows manual load and/or truck posters to easily send ALL their postings by Email to carriers, brokers, dispatchers, companies including freight matching loadboards just like 123Loadboard.com. Each time a member updates their postings, they simply need to click the “Export to Excel” link, save the file to their computer and send an Email.

“123Loadboard.com™ has made its mark as being one of the largest freight matching websites relied on by the trucking industry. We are continuously launching new and innovative tools that add value to our product and create brand loyalty. The Export to Excel tool is yet another example of our continued effort to save members time and money.” said Loarn Metzen, Vice-President of 123Loadboard.com™.

“We’re glad to see that other major freight matching websites have already started to accept our CSV format to help save mutual members time reposting their manually posted loads and trucks.” continued Loarn.

EXPORT TO EXCEL (screenshot)

EXPORT LOADS: http://www.123loadboard.com/online/broker/MyLoads.aspx

EXPORT TRUCKS: http://www.123loadboard.com/online/carrier/MyTrucks.aspx

For more information, please contact our Posting Department at 1-877-875-5301 (option 3).

123Loadboard.com Launches Credit Reporting Per Load

2010-06-25T11:13:00.000-07:00

We've just added a new feature (ie. tab) called "Credit Report" onto each load. Save 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.

Key benefits and features:
- Credit Ratings (updated daily)
- Average Days-To-Pay
- Trade Experiences
- Full Legal Company Name and Contact Information
- Authority and Licensing Information
- Years in Business
- Insurance (Bonding Company) Information

In addition to credit reports, you also get access to authority, licensing and insurance information.

Learn more by signing up: http://www.123loadboard.com/signup/
or log into your account: http://www.123loadboard.com/online/carrier/tools/Credit-Report.aspx

Select a Search (new tool added to 123Loadboard.com)

2010-06-01T09:23:00.000-07:00

After many member suggestions and requests, 123loadboard.com has just added a new section to their website called "SELECT-A-SEARCH".

For those that aren't aware, the new updated 123Loadboard.com includes state-of-the-art load and truck searching pages that allow users to perfom over 1000 search combinations. No other loadboard in the industry offers this many search filtering options.

In short, the new SELECT-A-SEARCH tool allows carriers, owner-operators, brokers and shippers to search using default search options and most popular searches. The net result is time saved creating searches.

Routing Alert - PC*MILER Application Updated on 123Loadboard.com

2010-05-20T20:38:00.000-07:00

The routing restriction that was applied to Interstate 40 in western North Carolina has been lifted. This segment of roadway was originally closed in November 2009 due to a rockslide that buried the interstate. On 11/05/2009 PC*MILER Web Services users were alerted of the truck restriction that was applied to this road segment to close it and not be considered when generating mileage summaries, routes and reports.

Today, PC*MILER released an update to their Web Services by reopening this section of roadway in the routing database. All users using the PC*Miler routing tool will automatically be updated with this change.

123Loadboard.com Press Release
http://www.123loadboard.com/about/media/press_releases/2010/Routing-Alert-PCMILER-Updated/

123Loadboard.com Launches New Tool For Carriers: My Fleet

2010-05-19T09:08:00.000-07:00

123loadboard.com has just released another new FREE feature that allows carriers and owner-operators to post their available trucks faster and with even less effort.

The new feature is called "My Fleet" and allows members to easily auto-complete the posting form by selecting a truck from their fleet.

With "My Fleet", there's no limit ...to the amount of trucks that can be addded to a fleet. Customize your fleet per driver, truck type, etc.

Search Results Auto-Update Every 30 Seconds (New feature)

2010-05-12T13:21:00.001-07:00

123loadboard.com just released a new feature that allows members to find loads and trucks faster with 30 second AUTO-UPDATES.

Members now are in full control. They no longer have to renew their load and truck searches, it is real time with live posting/results updated every 30 seconds. New results are sorted first so members get quick and easy access to new loads and trucks.

View All Loads and Trucks by Company (New feature)

2010-05-12T13:19:00.001-07:00

123loadboard.com just released a new feature that allows carriers, owner-operators and brokers to view ALL loads and trucks posted by a specific company. This is a great tool for those members that prefer dealing with companies they know and trust.

New Trucking Tool added to 123Loadboard.com - IFTA Fuel Tax

2010-04-19T14:29:00.000-07:00

123loadboard.com has just released their latest time-saving trucking feature that allows carriers and owner-operators to get detailed state-by-state transportation mileage for IFTA fuel tax reporting. There's no more need to calculate the mileage for each and every state.

Also included is the breakdown by country which is very benefiacial for those of you crossing the border.

123Loadboard.com Launches Fully Redesigned Website with New Tools and Features

2010-04-08T09:44:00.000-07:00

123Loadboard.com (http://www.123loadboard.com), the freight matching service for the trucking industry, has just released their fully redesigned website (v5.0). The update represents a long-awaited release of their new member’s area site including new powerful tools, improved website performance and revamped design. New enhancements include user-friendly searching capabilities as well as a more interactive dashboard.

“Since the official release a few days ago, members have already given us great reviews. We are continuously developing original and innovativetools that add tremendous value to our website making it the new standardin the industry. In fact, some of our competitors have been trying to emulatethe look and feel of our site but never quite hit the mark. We are now settingstandards others are aspiring to.” said Loarn Metzen, Vice-Presidentof 123Loadboard.com.

“There’s no doubt that our latest update will provide the trucking industry with unequaled low-cost freight matching services. 2010 will be a year of growth for the transportation industry and we are here to help achievethat goal” continued Loarn.

The benefits of our fully redesigned website for Carriers/Owner-Operators/Brokers/Shippers include:

New user-friendly navigation
Interactive dashboard
All-in-One search that handles countless search combinations
Integrated PC*MILER mileage, routing and tolls
Integrated Credit Reports
Integrated Authority, Licensing and Insurance information
Integrated Fuel-cost calculator
Integrated Backhaul searches
Advanced search options for filtered results
Hide loads and companies
Rate companies and submit reviews
Save and view recent searches
Carrier Monitoring system to quickly qualify carriers
MyDocs and SearchDocs for electronic document uploading/viewing
Online bidding

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com’s latest website release, visit http://www.123loadboard.com.

About 123Loadboard.com
Since 2003, 123Loadboard.com's freight matching services have been helping truckers increase their loaded miles and brokers, shippers and manufacturers ship their freight effectively. Using the latest in advanced technologies, 123Loadboard.com always maintains the highest level of customer service while providing their members with real-time information on available loads and trucks throughout North America. For more information on their freight matching services, visit www.123Loadboard.com.

123Loadboard launching new overhauled website!

2010-03-25T14:38:00.000-07:00

You spoke. We've listened!

NEW OVERHAULED WEBSITE LAUNCHING TOMORROW!!!

After thousands of suggestions, we have developed the latest in freight matching technology. Our newest version is now even more user-friendly, fast and secure for the same great price.

For a sneak peek, watch our videos on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/123loadboard

Managing your Load Board Results

2010-03-17T12:57:00.000-07:00

Now 123Loadboard.com members can easily control what companies are to be shown/included in search results.

The "COMPANIES" interface is included FREE with all Premium memberships and is structured into 3 easy to manage tabs:

Company Search
Ability to search for any company and add/remove them from either the blocked or favorite lists.
Blocked
Companies that are hidden from your search results.
Favorites
Companies that you prefer to deal with and are highlighted by a favorites icon.

Here's a screenshot of the newest 123 Load board tool:

Start adding companies to your blocked and favorite lists. Visit:
http://beta.123loadboard.com/online/loadboard/Companies.aspx

More truckers switching to 123loadboard.com

2010-03-08T13:56:00.000-08:00

123loadboard.com being recognized for having a user-friendly, fast and secure website interface.

Over 1200 new members joined in February 2010. The NEW BETA website is receiving great reviews! 85.8% enjoy 123loadboard over other load boards (1158 votes).

To experience our latest features in our latest release, visit: http://beta.123loadboard.com

The benefits of Version 5.0 for Carriers/Owner-Operators/Brokers/Shippers include:

New user-friendly navigation
Interactive dashboard
All-in-One search that handles countless search combinations
Advanced search options for filtered results
Hide loads and companies
Rate companies and submit reviews
Save and view recent searches
Integrated PC*MILER mileage, routing and tolls
Integrated Credit Reports
Integrated Authority, Licensing and Insurance information
Integrated Fuel-cost calculator
Integrated Backhaul searches
Carrier Monitoring system to quickly qualify carriers
MyDocs and SearchDocs for electronic document uploading/viewing
Online bidding

123Loadboard.com updates mileage and routing tool.

2009-12-11T10:05:00.000-08:00

123Loadboard has updated the mileage and routing tool. PC*MILER has released their “Q3-2009 Routing and Map Data Update”.

Now, available to our members the following data enhancements:

79,000 new miles of roadway added, that’s a total of 104,000 miles added since the release of Version 23
150,000 miles roads were repositioned to ensure routing accuracy
150 counties were updated with new road network files, street-level addresses, repositioned streets and roads, and street address range updates
Metropolitan areas in this release with significant data updates include:
- Northeast: Bradford and Wayne County, PA
- Midwest: Douglas and Marinette County, WI; Otter Tail County, MN; Phelps County, MO
- South: Washington and Tazewell County, VA; Colquitt County, GA; Parmer, McCulloch and Swisher County, TX
- West: Franklin and Douglas County, WA; Rio Arriba County, NM
Updated and enhanced height restrictions/allowances in Washington, Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago and Saint Louis.

New Feature - Credit Report Search for Carriers

2009-11-24T12:20:00.000-08:00

We've been working hard and have added yet another feature for our members:

Credit Report Search Tool for Carriers

Members can now easily search for credit information on 123loadboard.com.

Get reliable credit information before you haul! Save 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 with unlimited access to our online credit database.

Key benefits and features:

Credit Ratings (updated daily)
Average Days-To-Pay
Trade Experiences
Full Legal Company Name and Contact Information
Authority and Licensing Information
Years in Business
Insurance (Bonding Company) Information

New feature - Mileage, Routing & Toll Costs

2009-10-19T09:23:00.000-07:00

What's been keeping us busy... adding a new feature for our members.

Mileage, Routing & Toll Costs
Members can now easily calculate PC*MILER truck specific mileage, routing and toll costs on 123loadboard.com.

Easy to Understand Results
Truck specific routing, mapping, mileage & tolls

Ability to "Print" and "E-mail" routing directions.

Ability to Customize Your Settings

PC*MILER is the routing, mileage and mapping software depended on by today’s transportation industry

New Loadboard Feature: "MyDocs"

2009-05-22T05:23:00.000-07:00

MyDocs allows carriers to store their Operating Documents electronically on 123Loadboard.com so that they can be sent directly to brokers and shippers.

MyDocs Advantages:

Save time faxing from the road
Save money (no more expensive per page fax charges)
No more waiting for delivery (brokers will get your paperwork without delay)
Instant electronic delivery to brokers and shippers

What Operating Documents can I Store to MyDocs (loadboard)?
Certificate of Insurance, Operating Authority, W-9, and more...

Get Started:

Upload your documents directly from within your loadboard account; or
Fax them to 1-877-875-0110 and we will add them to your account.

123Loadboard... going green!

2009-04-14T15:18:00.000-07:00

Running our company in an environmentally friendly way is good for the world and good for our business. We're working to reduce waste and conserve energy, and are exploring the use of sustainable materials and products.

- Beverage container recycling
- Paper & carton recycling
- Composting in company cafeterias

New Loadboard Design

2009-04-14T15:17:00.000-07:00

123Loadboard.com's front-end has been newly re-designed to adjust to the changing times. It was developed on the Microsoft .NET framework which combines unprecedented developer productivity with performance, reliability, and deployment. In plain English, it allows you to create great webpages with far less coding than classic websites, therefore dramatically increasing overall speed and compatibility.

In addition, 123Loadboard.com™ now manages application request over multiple servers by using load balancing technologies to dramatically improve speed and throughput.

2005 T-Shirt Image and Slogan Contest

2009-04-14T15:16:00.001-07:00

After a 1,674 slogan suggestions provided by our members, we selected "Post. Find. Haul. Easy as 1, 2, 3!". Thanks for all your support.

Mid America Truck Show Louisville Kentucky March 2005

2009-04-14T15:10:00.000-07:00

More tradeshow picscan be found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/123loadboard