Top 4 ways to move more freight in 2015

Top 4 ways to move more freight in 2015

1/ Skip bulk posting services
Save your money and automate directly with load boards to get better results by avoiding calls on your covered loads. Bulk posting services are usually used as a last resort to move freight and will typically generate low income runs as the loads weren’t covered by their regular carriers. Automate your load posting with the larger load boards and get top dollar for every load your move. Automation is usually free with the larger load boards like www.123loadboard.com.
 

2/ Increase your load posting exposure
Showcase your load availability by adverting your available loads in real-time on your company website. Some load boards and bulk posting services offer this tool at monthly cost. www.123Loadboard.com does not charge for this tool and has helped over 640 brokers in 2014. With 123Loadboard.com you get:
 
- Increased load exposure at no charge.
- No coding or ongoing maintenance required.
- Load postings are refreshed in real-time.
 

3/ Offer your carriers alternatives
In a perfect world, owner-operators would only haul loads from you and no one else. But as you know, carriers need to continuously move loads to earn a living. So on days that you don’t have any loads for them to haul, it would be nice to offer them options. One of these options is to have them download free load board apps. This way they can find loads for free and best part, they’ll thank you for it. 123Loadboard.com’s free mobile apps for Android and iOS devices help professional truck drivers find loads to haul throughout the US and Canada.

- iOS App: https://itunes.apple.com/app/123loadboard/id827794122
- Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.loadboard
 

4/ Increase your cash flow by offering quick pay
With carriers to pay and a constant stream of expenses, it’s critical for freight brokers to have a healthy cash flow. www.eCapital.com offers a great Carrier Payment service that gives brokers the funds they need to:

- Recruit and retain the best carriers.
- Reduce the risk associated with slow paying shippers.
- Pay carriers on time and offer quick pay.

About 123Loadboard.com
Freight matching service providing shippers, carriers, owner-operators and brokers the most comprehensive online load and truck board. By applying the latest technologies, our load board 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 http://www.123loadboard.com.

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 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

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.

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.

Great West Truck Show (Las Vegas, NV)

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

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 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).

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.

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

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.

123Loadboard launching new overhauled website!

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