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.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.

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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
 

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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123Loadboard.com™ Launches New Freight Matching Technology “Load Planner” To Help Professional Truck Drivers Locate Freight, Reduce Deadhead Mileage and Increase Profitability

123Loadboard.com™, a leading internet load board for the transportation industry, has launched their newest load planning technology to help professional truck drivers save time and maximize their profits by effectively planning ahead by taking into consideration driving time, deadhead mileage, fuel and toll costs. Load Planner reduces the time required to locate a sequence of the highest potential paying loads to plan a trip without having to perform countless load searches.
 
“We’re excited to be at the forefront of technology by offering another valuable instrument to our valued members. In keeping with our commitment to simplifying life for the owner operator, our Load Planner tool gives professional truck drivers the ability to plan ahead multiple loads over a selected period of time, given an origin and an optional final destination. Then with the help of our state-of-the-art freight search engine, we locate a sequence of the most profitable loads taking into account total mileage, driving time, deadhead mileage, fuel and toll costs.” said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com™.
 

Load Planner 1.0
Trip Revenue/profitability Analysis
 

“The Load Planner automatically sorts trip based on profitability. This ensures that you will always work with the most profitable loads. Should you remove a load from a trip, our system will automatically search for the next highest paying load to complete your trip. The end result is exactly what professional truck drivers are looking for – increased profitability and more time spent with their families.” continued Loarn.
 
“Now with Load Planner doing the leg work, truckers will have more time to find the ideal loads, routes and best rates to maximize their profits. Unlike some competitor tools that limit the amount of loads per trip and don’t calculate profitability, our Load Planner returns multiple trips each consisting of one or more loads with revenue/profitability and trip analysis. The ability to capitalize profits at the touch of a button will translate into less research and more time to determine how you plan on spending that extra profit!” said AJ Sansoye, Director of Operations at 123Loadboard.com™.
 

Load Planner 1.0 - Intro Video
 

  
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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123Loadboard.com™ Launches Powerful "Rate Check" Tool to Calculate Freight Rates and Maximize Trucking Profits

123Loadboard.com™ kicks down the door to the new year with the launch of their “Rate Check” feature, giving brokers, carriers and shippers the ability to look up and measure the profitability of truck lanes.

“We are all excited to offer a valuable freight rate analysis tool that services both the broker and carrier side at an incredible price point. So far the response by our members has been overwhelming. Members have been signing up at a record pace and this is further testament to the value Rate Check offers.” said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com™.

“In these tough economic times, it is vital for both carriers and brokers to have as much information as possible to negotiate better prices. Rate Check gives them the ability to have average freight rates in mind prior to getting to the negotiation table.” Continued Loarn.

Rate Check will track critical freight rate data from thousands of truck lanes for all major North American market areas. The new tool from 123Loadboard.com™, which initially launched as BETA in December 2012, comes at the perfect time for freight carriers as the industry looks for a viable advantage during difficult economic conditions. Rate Check breaks down the most profitable truckload lanes by analyzing the average rate per mile, line haul revenue and average fuel cost per trip. 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.

“None of our competitors offer a freight rate analysis tool at such an incredible value. We take huge pride in listening to the needs of our members and implement tools that our members can benefit from while keeping costs in mind.” said AJ Sansoye, Director of Operations of 123Loadboard.com™.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com, 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.

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123Loadboard.com Featured in Advantage Magazine - Full of Freight

123Loadboard.com™ (http://www.123loadboard.com), the freight matching service for the trucking industry, is featured in the Advantage Magazine Jan/Feb/Mar 2013 Issue.
 
Full of Freight - 123Loadboard.com uses innovative Internet tools and fresh ideas to keep trucks filled and rolling... continue reading...


 

View 123Loadboard.com's article in Advantage Magazine.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com, 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.

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123Loadboard.com Gives the Trucking Industry $75,000 for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW 2012)

123Loadboard.com™ (http://www.123loadboard.com), the freight matching service for the trucking industry, is celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) from September 16-22, 2012.

 
123Loadboard.com™ (http://www.123loadboard.com), the freight matching service for the trucking industry, is celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) from September 16-22, 2012.

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. They miss birthdays, anniversaries, family dinners, school plays and many other special moments that most of us take for granted.

“National Truck Driver Appreciation Week allows us to recognize and appreciate the sacrifices that professional truck drivers make every day out on the road. 123Loadboard.com is celebrating this occasion by giving away over $75,000 of load board memberships, $25,000 more than last year." said Loarn Metzen, VP of 123Loadboard.com™.

Our factoring partner Freight Capital is hosting gift-giving booths at two truck stops in Southern California and one in Memphis, Arkansas during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and will be handing out a total of 150 one-year 123Loadboard.com memberships each valued at over $500.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com’s participation in the National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW), 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.

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123Loadboard Launches New Tool To Help Reduce Deadhead Miles

123Loadboard.com™ (www.123loadboard.com), a leading freight matching service for the trucking industry, has launched a new tool to help professional truck drivers reduce their deadhead miles by allowing members to search for loads and automatically post their truck with a single click of a mouse.

Trucking companies and owner-operators understand the importance of keeping their equipment filled with truck freight for every mile covered. Too much deadheading (ie. empty miles) can literally drive a trucking company out of business very quickly. The ability to find a load on a freight that will get them back home -or- into a better freight lane, also known as a backhaul, is a major challenge for many.

"123Loadboard.com continuously strives to give members an extraordinary load board experience. By using the latest technologies, we've recently developed new innovative tools to help professional truck drivers save time and reduce deadheading." said Loarn Metzen, VP and COO of 123Loadboard.com™.

"The "Search and Post My Truck" tool gives professional truck drivers the added benefit of added fuel cost savings, drastically reducing deadhead miles and greatly minimizing layovers." continued Loarn.

For additional information about 123Loadboard.com’s newest launched tools, 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 New Search Option

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.

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

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

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 To Provide Brokers With Real-Time Operating Documentation On Carriers

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

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 Links Credit Ratings and Mileage in Search Results

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.