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 Launches New Feature To Help Carriers Find More Loads

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

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

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

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

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

1. Get automatically notified of any new loads that match your search criteria
2. Get automatically notified of any new loads that match your truck posting
3. Get automatically notified of any new loads directly to your computer screen, cell phone, PDA and/or Smartphone
4. Ability to quickly and effectively manage all alerts and matches from one page
5. Ability to edit alert preferences to optimize sending schedule and frequency
6. 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

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

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?

1. Get automatically notified of any new loads that match your search criteria;
2. Get automatically notified of any new loads that match your truck posting;
3. Get automatically notified of any new loads directly to your cell phone, PDA and/or Smartphone;
4. Ability to quickly and effectively manage all alerts and matches from one page;
5. Ability to edit alert preferences to optimize sending schedule and frequency;
6. 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

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:

1. Easily removes the expired load from a user’s results;
2. 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;
3. Automatically highlights the load as “Already Gone” for other members who view the same load;
4. Increased Member to Member Cooperation;
5. 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

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™

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.

New Tool For Brokers and Carriers: Export To Excel

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

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)

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.

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

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.

View All Loads and Trucks by Company (New feature)

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.

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

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.