Category: 123Loadboard News

April 28, 2026 123Loadboard

Produce Season Is Here. Are You Positioned to Make the Most of It?

Reefer demand is surging across Nogales, South Texas, and California’s Central Valley as produce season hits full swing. Rates are outperforming dry van in several lanes, but the window to capitalize is short. Here’s where the freight is moving and how carriers can position themselves to make the most of it.

March 19, 2026 123Loadboard

Tightening Capacity Alert: How Broker Strategies Must Evolve Amid Carrier Exits

Tender rejection rates have climbed to between 13.4 and 14 percent, levels not seen consistently since 2022, and brokers relying on the old playbook are already feeling it. Here’s what the capacity shift means and how to adapt before loads start going uncovered.

February 24, 2026 123Loadboard

eCapital and 123Loadboard Establish Strategic Collaboration to Connect Transportation Clients with Freight Opportunities

eCapital and 123Loadboard have announced a strategic collaboration to streamline how transportation clients connect with freight opportunities. By integrating flexible financing and freight discovery into a unified workflow, the partnership enables carriers and brokers to make faster decisions, protect cash flow, and operate with confidence.

January 21, 2026 123Loadboard

2026 Freight Outlook: Slow Recovery, Smarter Carriers

The freight recovery is coming in 2026, just not the way it used to. This won’t be a fast snap-back driven by surging demand or rate spikes. Instead, 2026 is shaping up to reward discipline, patience, and smarter decision-making. Discover why selective markets filter based on decisions, how to identify profitable lanes early, what makes small fleets better positioned than they think, and how to prepare your operation for a slow but steady recovery.

January 13, 2026 123Loadboard

Why “More Loads” Isn’t the Goal Anymore: Profitable Lanes Are

The old playbook doesn’t work anymore. Chasing volume without strategy is burning cash for owner-operators and small fleets. The carriers staying afloat and improving margins aren’t the ones hauling the most loads. They’re the ones running profitable lanes, even if that means hauling fewer of them. Discover why lane discipline matters more than load count, how to evaluate lanes beyond posted rates, and why consistency beats chaos when margins are thin.

January 9, 2026 123Loadboard

2025 Was Chaos: What Carriers Learned

2025 wasn’t one problem. It was multiple pressures hitting at once: volatile rates, high costs, uneven demand, and rules that kept changing. The carriers who survived didn’t work harder. They adapted smarter. Discover the five lessons 2025 forced on the industry, why volume isn’t a safety net, how lane discipline beats single load pricing, and what flexibility and clarity will actually reward in 2026. Learn how to apply these lessons and position your fleet to thrive in the year ahead.

January 8, 2026 123Loadboard

Small Fleets Are Quietly Winning: Why 1-10 Truck Carries May Outlast the Next Cycle

Size isn’t winning anymore. In a volatile freight market, 1-10 truck carriers are proving they can outcompete much larger fleets by staying flexible, disciplined, and selective. Discover why the carriers surviving this cycle aren’t chasing volume, how small fleets use decision speed as a competitive advantage, and what tools help them identify profitable lanes and avoid margin traps that larger fleets can’t escape.

December 5, 2025 123Loadboard

What’s Covered? Cargo Insurance FAQ

Spot cargo insurance offers on-demand protection for single loads instead of expensive annual policies. With MiKargo247 and 123Loadboard, you can quote, bind coverage, and receive your certificate of insurance in under 90 seconds. Learn what’s covered, how the claims process works, and why spot cargo insurance is becoming the competitive advantage modern carriers and brokers can’t ignore.

December 4, 2025 123Loadboard

It’s High Theft Season: Are You Protecting Your Cargo?

Cargo theft incidents in North America jumped 27% year over year in 2024, hitting 3,625 incidents with average losses of $202,364 per theft. High-theft season is here, and thieves are getting smarter with hijackings, route spoofing, and supply chain exploitation. Discover proven protection strategies and how 123Loadboard and MiKargo247 work together to identify high-risk loads and secure instant cargo insurance in under 90 seconds.

November 24, 2025 123Loadboard

Freight Mistakes to Avoid This Season

In a volatile freight market, small oversights snowball into costly problems. From ignoring real time rate data to failing to protect high value loads, freight professionals make five critical mistakes that damage margins and reputation. Discover how combining real time load alerts with instant cargo insurance helps you spot profitable freight, protect it in 90 seconds, and book it with confidence.

November 12, 2025 123Loadboard

123Loadboard and MiKargo247 Partner to Redefine Cargo Insurance Access for Carriers and Owner-Operators

Instant, per-trip cargo insurance up to $2 million is now available directly inside 123Loadboard. Through a new partnership with MiKargo247, carriers and brokers can quote, bind, and issue coverage in seconds without leaving the load board. With over 60% of North American cargo underinsured, this integration transforms how risk is managed across the freight ecosystem.

October 29, 2025 123Loadboard

Why Every Trucker Needs Roadside Asssitance

Finding loads is only half the battle. Breakdowns, accidents, and unexpected shutdowns are part of trucking life. Get 24/7 roadside assistance coverage—comprehensive safety net including towing, tire service, battery help, fuel delivery, and more. 123Loadboard members get exclusive $400/year pricing.

October 29, 2025 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Partners with RoadsideMASTERS to Provide Discounted Roadside Assistance for Truckers

123Loadboard, one of North America’s leading freight-matching platforms, has announced a new partnership with RoadsideMASTERS, a trusted nationwide provider of 24/7 emergency roadside assistance for commercial vehicles. The partnership gives 123Loadboard users exclusive access to discounted roadside assistance plans, helping carriers and owner-operators reduce downtime, minimize delays, and prevent lost revenue due to unexpected breakdowns on the road.

October 21, 2025 123Loadboard

Supply Chain Agility & Real-Time Data: How Brokers Can Turn Volatility into Advantage

The freight market in 2025 is unpredictable, but volatility doesn’t have to be your enemy. For freight brokers, agility backed by real-time data is the ultimate competitive advantage. Learn how the smartest brokers are using instant rate intelligence, mobile-first tools, and seamless integrations to navigate disruptions, respond faster than competitors, and turn market chaos into opportunity. When the market moves, speed wins.

October 21, 2025 123Loadboard

Freight Market “Seesaw”: Spot, Contract and Hybrid Rate Strategies for Q4 2025

The freight market is shifting again. In 2025, spot and contract rates are on a seesaw, spot rates are climbing in key lanes while contract rates lag behind. For carriers and brokers, Q4 will test how well they adapt their pricing strategies. Learn why hybrid freight strategies are no longer optional and how 123Loadboard’s tools help you navigate the rate swings with confidence.

October 13, 2025 123Loadboard

Why Small Carriers Need More Than Basic Coverage: The Hidden Costs of Cargo Claims in 2025

Rising theft, damage claims, and inflation are hitting small carriers hard. Basic cargo coverage won’t cut it in 2025. Discover why instant, per-load coverage is the competitive edge you need and how to get $2M in protection in just 90 seconds.

September 22, 2025 123Loadboard

The unseen rules of freight: know who you are talking to and stop losing money

Most carriers lose money not on the phone, not on the road. They waste time talking to the wrong brokers and accept loads below operating costs. Understanding the two broker models – volume brokers who move fast with slim margins, and service brokers who prioritize relationships – is the key to protecting your profit and booking smarter freight.

August 18, 2025 123Loadboard

The freight didn’t disappear. It just stopped looking for you

The freight didn’t disappear, it just stopped looking for you. While many carriers struggle with slower markets, smart operators are adapting their strategies to stay profitable. Learn how top carriers find quality loads when others sit empty.

July 29, 2025 123Loadboard

AI in Trucking: How Carriers Use Predictive Analytics to Maximize Profits and Reduce Empty Miles

Empty miles are killing carrier profitability. With 35% of truck miles running empty, smart carriers are turning to AI-powered load boards and predictive analytics to find better loads, optimize routes, and boost their bottom line. Learn how AI technology is helping truckers reduce empty miles by up to 64% and maximize revenue per mile.

July 25, 2025 123Loadboard

You Are Chasing Posted Rates. That Is Why You Are Losing Money

Thousands of carriers lose money every week by chasing posted rates instead of calculating what really matters: cost per day. Learn why focusing on miles and total pay is costing you money, and discover the simple math that separates profitable loads from money-losing traps.

July 14, 2025 123Loadboard

IFTA Explained: Why the Cheapest Diesel Might Be Costing You Thousands

Think you’re saving money by buying diesel at the cheapest pump? Think again. IFTA calculations can turn that “bargain” fuel into a costly mistake. Our real-world example shows how one carrier lost over $800 in a quarter by chasing low pump prices – and how fueling in the right states could have saved them money instead.

June 2, 2025 123Loadboard

U.S. Importers Are Rerouting Freight Away from China – What this Means for Carriers and Brokers

U.S. importers are shifting freight away from China due to tariffs as high as 125%, creating new opportunities for carriers and brokers. East and Gulf Coast ports are gaining volumme while West Coast traffic drops. Learn how smart operators are adapting to profit from these changing trade patterns.

April 25, 2025 123Loadboard

Q1 2025 Freight Market Recap: Riding the Wave of Change in Logistics

We’ve just wrapped up Q1 2025, and let us tell you, it’s been one heck of a ride in the freight brokerage world. Between political shakeups, market curveballs, and tech breakthroughs, there’s a lot to unpack. Let’s break down what’s been happening and how you can stay ahead of the game.

April 4, 2025 123Loadboard

Trump Tariffs 2025: What They Mean for the Logistics Industry

Let’s face it, the logistics world just got flipped upside down.

In April 2025, President Trump dropped what many are calling a “trade bombshell” by rolling out massive new tariffs that affect pretty much everyone we do business with globally. If you’re in logistics, freight, or trucking, you’re probably already feeling the effects…

December 30, 2024 123Loadboard

Driving Success: 123Loadboard’s 2024 Year in Review

As 2024 draws to a close, we at 123Loadboard are proud to reflect on a year marked by significant growth, innovation, and strategic partnerships that have enhanced our services and expanded our reach within the freight industry.

June 20, 2024 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Announces Eric Dowdell as New Chief Executive Officer

123Loadboard, a leading freight matching platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Dowdell as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Eric Dowdell takes over from co-founder…

February 29, 2024 123Loadboard

CarrierSource & 123Loadboard Partner, Enabling Brokers and Shippers to Seamlessly Find Top-Rated Carriers, And Empowering Carriers To Build Their Online Brand

CarrierSource and 123Loadboard join forces to drive transparency in the carrier booking process by displaying carrier profiles with verified broker and shipper reviews within 123 Loadboard’s freight matching platform.

January 3, 2024 123Loadboard

Our 2023 Year in review and what’s next for 2024

2023 was a difficult year in trucking to say the least, but we still delivered on last year’s promise – FREIGHT. We said we would bring you more freight and we stuck by that through meeting face-to-face with brokers and attending 10+ trade shows in 2023 with this goal in mind.

November 21, 2023 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Collaborates with Trimble to Expand Freight Offering to Owner Operators and Fleets

Freight matching platform 123Loadboard and cutting-edge technology provider Trimble reveal they have collaborated to increase the volume of loads available on the freight matching platform to attract more carriers wanting to find loads and give brokers an opportunity to capitalize on the increased capacity.

November 7, 2023 123Loadboard

TrueTMS and 123Loadboard Join Forces to Provide Their Network of Carriers With Expanded Load Availability Through Increased Freight

TrueTMS, a modern SaaS-based transportation management system designed for small fleet owners, and freight matching platform 123Loadboard announce a partnership that allows TrueTMS users to access 123Loadboard’s freight marketplace to find and book more loads to strengthen their operations. TrueTMS carrier members can search, place bids, experience seamless book-now loads for their equipment, and benefit from real-time visibility of current lane rates using 123Loadboard’s multiple automated pricing tools. Carrier members can also access the profit calculator to help with broker negotiations and forecast load income. They can also view truck mileage, routing, credit ratings, and other services like document management within the freight platform. “By giving our carriers the ability to access more loads along with easy-to-use platform transaction tools, we are honoring our commitment to provide ways for our small fleet members to manage their businesses more efficiently and […]

September 28, 2023 123Loadboard

3PL Systems Inc. Integrates with 123Loadboard to Expand Freight Offering to Owner Operators and Fleets

Freight matching platform 123Loadboard and Innovative freight logistics leader 3PL Systems Inc. announce they have teamed up to populate the freight matching platform with a larger volume of load posts attracting more carriers and allowing brokers to capitalize on increased capacity.

July 18, 2023 123Loadboard

EXO Freight Joins Forces with 123Loadboard to Provide More Shipper Loads to Carriers, Enabling Them to Grow and Scale Their Operations

Freight-matching platform, 123Loadboard and digital freight company, EXO Freight, announce they have teamed up to allow EXO Freight to access 123loadboard’s truck database while giving 123Loadboard’s carriers more exposure to EXO’s specialized shipper loads so they can expedite a larger volume of freight.

June 20, 2023 123Loadboard

LoadzPro Partners with 123Loadboard to Give Carriers Access to Increased Loads in the Freight matching Marketplace

Freight-matching platform, 123Loadboard, and AI-Powered Digital freight company, LoadzPro announce they have teamed up to allow LoadzPro’s carriers to access and search 123loadboard’s load database through LoadzPro’s interface, enabling them to secure and expedite a larger volume of freight.

May 9, 2023 123Loadboard

123Loadboard and Rockfarm Partner to Provide Carriers with Increased Freight Hauling Opportunities

123Loadboard, a leading freight matching platform, and Rockfarm, an integrated solutions supply chain provider, have recently integrated services to provide greater freight hauling opportunities to carriers and owner-operators.

April 20, 2023 123Loadboard

123Loadboard and Transport Pro Team Up to Provide Increased Freight for Owner Operators and Fleets

123Loadboard, a leading freight matching platform, and Transport Pro, a cloud-based transportation management solutions software, have recently integrated services to allow Transport Pro to post available loads on 123Loadboard’s digital platform and provide carriers with increased load options.

April 19, 2023 123Loadboard

123Loadboard and Greenscreens Join Forces to Give Carriers Optimized Freight Rates by Lane

123Loadboard, a leading freight matching platform, and Greenscreens, a dynamic pricing infrastructure that optimizes historical and real-time market data announced their partnership to provide dynamic high and low lane rates to be displayed on loads for offer to carriers on 123Loadboard’s freight platform.

April 14, 2023 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Partners with Loadsmart to Expand Freight Opportunities for Carriers

123Loadboard, the leading freight matching platform, and Loadsmart, a leading freight technology company aiming to create a more efficient and sustainable supply chain, announced today that Loadsmart loads will now appear directly within the 123Loadboard system, providing greater freight hauling opportunities to carriers and owner-operators.

March 7, 2023 123Loadboard

123Loadboard and Cargo Chief Team up to Provide Advanced Freight Rates to Carriers

123Loadboard, the leading freight matching platform, and Cargo Chief, a leading freight technology company aiming to create a more efficient and sustainable supply chain, announced today that Cargo Chief’s lane rates will be displayed on loads for offer on 123Loadboard’s freight platform.

January 31, 2023 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Adds Carrier Identity Verification to Streamline and Accelerate Digital Freight Booking

123Loadboard, a leading freight matching platform, confirmed today that carrier identity verification is available on their platform to help brokers move freight faster with trusted carriers. This move to add identity verification to available carrier data is the latest part of an ongoing effort to bring additional transparency to freight brokers.

January 5, 2023 123Loadboard

Our 2022 Year in review and what’s next for 2023

As 2022 comes to a close, we want to thank all our customers and definitely want to reflect on some successes for the past year but first, our #1 priority for 2023 is: FREIGHT

September 20, 2022 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Integrates with ZUUM Transportation Software to Increase Capacity for ZUUM Users and Expand Their Carrier Base

Freight Matching Marketplace 123Loadboard and ZUUM Unified Logistics Platform, announce they have joined forces to provide an integration of services to expand capacity for ZUUM’s customers and in the future allow seamless, digital freight-booking for 123Loadboard’s carriers.

April 21, 2022 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Partners with CloudTrucks to Provide Seamless load searching that enables drivers to book loads that monetize their trucks

Freight matching platform 123Loadboard and trucking intelligence platform CloudTrucks, announce they are providing an integration of services to allow carriers to access 123loadboard’s freight matching marketplace through CloudTruck’s interface. This integration will allow members to search, place bids, and book loads for their equipment…

March 2, 2022 123Loadboard

Freight Matching Platform 123Loadboard Endorses LoadBoard Network

Freight matching platform 123Loadboard backs this inspiring launch of LoadBoard Network, a business venture to help brokers automate their load posting and provide a central database of loads in exchange for access to a country-wide network of carriers. LoadBoard Network accommodates the use of several TMS applications to transmit loads.

March 2, 2022 123Loadboard

Freight Matching Platform 123Loadboard Endorses LoadBoard Network

Freight matching platform 123Loadboard backs this inspiring launch of LoadBoard Network, a business venture to help brokers automate their load posting and provide a central database of loads in exchange for access to a country-wide network of carriers. LoadBoard Network accommodates the use of several TMS applications to transmit loads.

December 23, 2021 123Loadboard

Our 2021 Year in review

While this year has had its obstacles, we’ve almost made it through. It’s almost time to put a wrap on 2021. As we look forward to a fresh start for 2022, let’s take a moment to celebrate some successes for the past year.

December 14, 2021 123Loadboard

123Loadboard partners with aifleet, a tech-enabled, driver-centric carrier, to increase high-quality load availability to aifleet’s drivers

Freight matching platform 123Loadboard and tech-first carrier aifleet, announce they are providing an integration of services to significantly increase high-quality load availability to aifleet’s drivers. The partnership improves aifleet’s ability to perform automated load searches based on driver preferences, while ensuring on-time pick-up, delivery, and weekly hometime.

December 9, 2021 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Partners with vHub to Provide Automated Trailer Rental Solution For Power Only Carriers To Help Generate Revenues Without The Burden of Operating Costs

Partnership with vHub Smart Trailer Sharing platform allows carriers to haul, rent, and share trailers for power only loads by direct access through 123Loadboard’s load search.

November 29, 2021 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Partners with ShipmentX to offer seamless Load Posting, Load Searching & Truck Posting while providing Shippers, Brokers and service providers with end-to-end visibility.

Freight matching platform 123Loadboard and Visibility management platform ShipmentX, announce they are providing an integration of services through ShipmentX to allow shippers, brokers and carriers to access 123Loadboard’s freight matching marketplace to make load searching and freight booking more efficient for their members.

July 7, 2021 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Partners with Envoy Cargo Solutions to Provide Dispatchers with the Tools to Manage Their Drivers with Easy Expediting and Tracking of Loads

123Loadboard’s Integration with Envoy Cargo Solutions software allows freight expediters to confidently manage the dispatching and tracking of loads and their drivers. Read the press release…

May 31, 2021 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Partners with DigCargo to Provide Deep Load Searching Integration

Freight matching platform 123Loadboard and Transportation Management Software DigCargo, announces they are providing a deep integration of services through DigCargo to allow carriers, brokers, and shippers to access 123Loadboard’s freight matching marketplace to make load searching and freight booking more efficient for their members.

May 11, 2021 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Partners with Parade to Provide Book Now and Bidding Capability to its Carrier Base and Increase Capacity for Parade’s Users

Freight Matching Marketplace 123Loadboard and Capacity Management platform Parade, announces they have joined forces to provide a deep integration of services to expand capacity for Parade’s customers and allow seamless, digital freight-booking and bidding for 123Loadboard’s carriers.

April 28, 2021 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Introduces Load Bidding To Give Carriers More Control

123Loadboard has added a new load bidding feature giving carriers the ability to bid on loads without needing to call in, negotiate, and book the load. Bidding on loads gives carriers more control and lets them name their price. The load bidding feature is available directly…

April 22, 2021 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Partners With AscendTMS for In-Depth Load Searching Integration

Transportation Management Software AscendTMS, and freight matching platform 123Loadboard announced they are providing an in-depth integration of services through AscendTMS to allow carriers, brokers, and shippers to access 123Loadboard’s freight matching marketplace with the intention of making the load searching and freight booking process more efficient for members.

March 11, 2021 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Introduces Load Exporting with Integration Partner Cotasystem

123Loadboard announces that their company is integrating with cloud-based dispatch software platform Cotasystem with the intention of making the load exporting process more efficient for dispatchers.

January 26, 2021 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Adds Instant Messaging To Streamline Freight Booking

Have you ever called a load and weren’t able to get through to the dispatcher or were put on hold and ultimately lost the load you wanted to book? This can be annoying and frustrating as a professional truck driver. 123Loadboard’s new instant messaging can help streamline the process of booking freight.

January 8, 2021 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Adds Document Capturing and Storage with Full Cross-Platform and Device Synchronization

Are your day-to-day trucking operations taking a toll when it comes to managing all the paperwork involved? If so, 123Loadboard’s latest update is here to help you stay properly organized with the fully redesigned ‘My Documents’ tool.

December 23, 2020 123Loadboard

Our 2020 Year in Review

While this year has had its obstacles, we’ve almost made it through. Here’s a look back at all we’ve accomplished together. It’s almost time to put a wrap on 2020. As we look forward to a fresh start in the near future, let’s take a moment to celebrate some successes. Here’s our year in review!

December 2, 2020 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Adds Email Bidding To Speed Up The Booking Of Freight

Have you ever called a load and was put on hold for 10 minutes to finally find out that the person you wanted to speak to is unavailable or better yet, the load you were interested in is already gone? That’s where our newest email feature comes in.

November 23, 2020 123Loadboard

Working and Negotiating with a Freight Broker

Many proprietors of trucking companies work with a freight broker as a clearinghouse between companies that need goods shipped and the trucking industry.

November 19, 2020 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Launches Online Store with Official Merchandise

123Loadboard has launched its online merchandise store, offering a full range of branded products directly to customers across North America. The new online store will provide customers with premium products to match their lifestyle delivered by a reliable network of expediting experts.

October 28, 2020 123Loadboard

Navigate With Ease Using 123Loadboard’s Redesigned Mileage Calculator

Whether you’re an owner-operator, carrier, fleet manager, broker, shipper, or solution provider, you do not want to rely on Google maps or other non-trucking based mapping and Mileage Calculator software. If you do, you will sooner or later find yourself or someone else stuck under a bridge…

May 11, 2020 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Redesigns Their Load Posting Interface to Improve the Quality of Posted Loads

123Loadboard has redesigned the web posting interface to improve the quality of posted loads and provide quicker access to available truck capacity. Owner-operators and carriers will benefit from this update in that they will get more calls regarding their truck posts and loads will now have more…

May 4, 2020 123Loadboard

123Loadboard adds Real-Time Load Alerts, Historical Freight Rates, and more.

123Loadboard releases new tools, feature redesigns, and over 100 behind the scenes improvements that are all geared for making life easier on the road. The updated website has 4 new tools and additional features that drivers have come to enjoy and love, but with a redesigned interface that focuses on ease of use, security, …

November 20, 2019 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Adds 1-Click Funding To Help Improve Owner-Operator Cash Flow

123Loadboard announced today that it has released 1-click funding to its Android and iOS freight matching apps. With the latest mobile app deployment, trucking companies will no longer have to bear the burden of front-loading fixed costs over a lengthy duration.

September 25, 2019 123Loadboard

123Loadboard launches profit calculator to help truckers determine load profitability

123Loadboard, a premier provider of freight matching technology, launched an easy-to-use profit calculator for truckers to determine load profitability within seconds. Determining profitability for trucking companies can be a complicated…

September 25, 2019 123Loadboard

Profit calculator helps truckers determine load profitability within seconds

Calculating your profit on a load should be easy. That’s why 123Loadboard built an easy-to-use profit calculator that helps users see if a load is profitable in seconds. Determining profitability for trucking companies can be a complicated process. As your company grows, it becomes crucial to…

September 18, 2019 123Loadboard

App tour of 123Loadboard’s next-generation load board app

This past August, we launched our newest load board app with loads of new features. Our latest app version includes: Load update in real-time, Document capturing and storage, Attach documents to any load…

September 17, 2019 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Adds Document Capturing and Load Status Updates to Its Digital Freight Matching Platform

To help improve truck drivers’ cash flow and reduce their costs, 123Loadboard digitizes its load booking and delivery process through an increased automation flow. 123Loadboard announces they have improved the synergy in their load board workflow by adding document scanning, capturing, and storage to seamlessly integrate its load booking and delivery process.

September 12, 2019 123Loadboard

123Loadboard adds document capturing, storage, and load status updates

To help improve truck drivers cash flow and reduce their costs, 123Loadboard digitizes its load booking and delivery process through an increased automation flow.

September 12, 2019 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Recognizes Truckers During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW 2019)

In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and coinciding with their 15th anniversary, 123Loadboard is handing out 1,500 annual load board subscriptions to drivers totaling $1,000,000 (subscriptions valued at $55/month).

August 28, 2019 123Loadboard

Thank You All For Visiting Us at GATS 2019

As with previous years, it was such a pleasure exhibiting at the Great American Trucking Show (GATS 2019) in Dallas, TX with our partner Thunder Funding and meeting with our trucking community. Over $10,000 in prizes and swag were given away! Our prize wheel was in full swirl giving away over $10,000 in Swag…

August 20, 2019 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Redesigns Load Board Mobile App Using React Native for Advanced Performance and Stability

123Loadboard, a premier provider of freight matching technology, launched its next-generation adaptation of the trucking industry’s highest-rated load board mobile app. The next-gen app was developed using the latest advancements for React Native, the interface targeting mobile platforms used by numerous business giants. The next-gen app was developed using the latest advancements…

August 1, 2019 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Updates Brand! Same Great Company and Mission.

Earlier this year we met with our Marketing Team and asked them to update our brand. While we remain 123Loadboard (our 15th year), you will notice that our logo and colors have been updated to a fresher…

April 8, 2019 123Loadboard

Thank You All For Visiting Us at MATS 2019

It was such a pleasure exhibiting at the Mid-America Trucking Show 2019 in Louisville, KY with our partner Thunder Funding and meeting with our trucking community. Over $10,000 in prizes and swag given away! Our prize wheel was in full swirl giving away Swag, Yeti Coolers, I’ll Truck You Up™ T-Shirts, Free Load Board Subscription, and many more prizes.

January 10, 2019 123Loadboard

Bad driving habits: Truck drivers should be careful on the road

Truck drivers can display bad driving habits, and it might be worthwhile trying to recognize if you do as well. It can only make life on the road safer for everybody.

October 18, 2018 123Loadboard

Hazmat Certification. Is it Difficult to Get?

The most desirable drivers are the safest and hardest to come by—and this includes hazmat drivers. Hazmat certification is a must for drivers who want to increase their earnings.

September 14, 2018 123Loadboard

Hauling food and beverage? Your truck is a magnet for thieves

One more factor that’s made it easy for thieves to steal food and drink is they have begun targeting large freight hubs. Any geographic location that has become a big distribution center where cargo is delivered or held and many short-haul routes begin, or end can be a juicy mark. It’s why some areas have become hot spots for cargo theft.

August 22, 2018 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Announces that Truck Locator version 2.0 is here!

Armed with feedback from the freight broker community, 123Loadboard has responded with an enhanced version of its GPS-Based Truck Locator. 123Loadboard has released Truck Locator version 2.0, providing more capacity details, quickly locating trucks and the ability to tag carriers. These new features were incorporated using AI innovation for maximum functionality.

August 14, 2018 123Loadboard

Hobbies for truck drivers on the road

There are a few activities you can perform during the little time you spend not behind the wheel. Here are some hobbies you can pick up during times you’re on break.

May 22, 2018 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Partners with PostEverywhere® to integrate Load Posting

123Loadboard announces that their company is integrating with fellow online load-posting platform PostEverywhere with the intention of making the freight posting process more efficient for brokers and shippers. This integration will enable PostEverywhere members to simplify their load posting to 123Loadboard using automation for maximum freight exposure.

March 27, 2018 123Loadboard

Thank You All For Visiting Us at MATS 2018

It was a pleasure exhibiting at the Mid-America Trucking Show 2018 in Louisville, KY with our partner Thunder Funding and meeting with our trucking community. 

March 8, 2018 123Loadboard

123Loadboard adds new intelligent app features to their Truck Driver App

123Loadboard has released enhancements to its Android and iOS app in response to users’ request for more features allowing them to search, sort and find loads more quickly. These changes mark one of the biggest single release of new functionality since the app was launched.

January 15, 2018 123Loadboard

123Loadboard introduces a fuel card program that rewards drivers with ongoing cents-per-gallon fuel savings

123Loadboard teams up with Thunder Funding to offer truck drivers a practical way to save money on fuel at over 14,000+ gas stations across the USA.  The program, available through Thunder Funding, rewards carriers with 10-22 cents per gallon savings for fueling up.

November 7, 2017 123Loadboard

Load Alerts Direct To Your Phone

123Loadboard has a new way to help truckers find more loads – without any more searching. Using Big Data and GPS based technology, they identify available loads near the carrier’s truck that match their equipment type and allow the driver to receive a Load Alert notification on their smartphone sent directly from the broker or shipper with the relevant load details.

September 18, 2017 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Launches GPS-Based Truck Locator

123Loadboard launches Truck Locator, a next-generation tool to locate real-time GPS verified trucks matching truck freight throughout North America.

September 18, 2017 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Launches Real-Time GPS-Based Truck Locator

123Loadboard has announced the release of Truck Locator, a next-generation tool to locate real-time GPS verified trucks matching truck freight throughout North America.

September 13, 2017 123Loadboard

123Loadboard and Thunder Funding Give $1,200,000 to the Trucking Industry for NTDAW 2017

To thank truck drivers for their dedication to moving America’s freight, 123Loadboard and Thunder Funding give over $1,200,000 in load board subscriptions and free first-time factoring services to carriers.

September 11, 2017 123Loadboard

123Loadboard and Thunder Funding Give over $1,200,000 for NTDAW 2017

To thank truck drivers for their dedication to moving America’s freight, 123Loadboard and Thunder Funding give over $1,200,000 in load board subscriptions and free first-time factoring services to carriers.

February 6, 2017 123Loadboard

TMW Systems Integrates TMW.Suite, TruckMate Transportation Management Software with 123Loadboard

TMW Systems announced the integration of its comprehensive TMW.Suite® and TruckMate® transportation management software solutions with 123Loadboard, an industry leader in freight matching services for North America’s transportation industry.

December 28, 2016 123Loadboard

Load Board App Now Includes New Features For Truckers

Truck drivers are positively raving about the new features that have recently become available on 123Loadboard’s Mobile Load Board App…

December 14, 2016 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Redesigns Website

123Loadboard has launched a new redesigned version of its website’s front end. The new site focuses on the truck driver’s user experience so owner-operators can use the powerful search capability to find LTL, TL, hotshot loads and backhauls to increase their businesses.

October 25, 2016 123Loadboard

Technician Shortage: Who Will Service The Trucks?

Quite simply, trucker safety depends on the work of skilled technicians. Without an adequate roster of skilled technicians, the fleet is going to degrade and eventually become unsafe. In short, the current technician shortage is threatening to have dangerous effects.

September 20, 2016 123Loadboard

Hot Shot Loads And Where To Find Them

Hot Shot Loads. Even the name sounds exciting. Stemming from the wild days of the Texas oil boom, hotshot loads are still dynamic and lucrative. The term hotshot loads now refers mostly to rush and LTL (less-than-truckload) jobs.

September 2, 2016 123Loadboard

Diesel Fumes and The Effects On Truckers

The human body experiences both short-and long-term effects from exposure to diesel fumes. In the short-term, diesel exhaust can irritate a trucker’s eyes, nose, throat, and lungs

August 19, 2016 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Releases New Android Mobile App Interface

123Loadboard’s top-rated mobile app for load searching, recently released a 2.0 Android update that provides greater in-app searching as well as an improved interface display giving carriers more options to further filter their loads.

August 16, 2016 123Loadboard

Cargo Theft Is on the Rise! How to Protect Your Load

Classically, cargo thieves would try to target big-ticket items, such as expensive TVs or electronics. Those transporting these goods would take extra care to protect themselves from potential theft by avoiding what they perceived to be potentially dangerous situations. But it isn’t just electronics that are under attack.

August 16, 2016 123Loadboard

Mobile App Android Release Improvements

Mobile app Android release for searching and finding truck loads from 123Loadboard has increased search speed and provides an enhanced user interface that makes it faster and easier to search and find loads.

July 19, 2016 123Loadboard

123Loadboard and Thunder Funding Announce Partnership

123Loadboard and Thunder Funding have formed a partnership to streamline the process of making instant cash funding available to load board users who need capital to fund the delivery of their loads.

June 14, 2016 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Launches Updated iOS Mobile App With Enhancements

123Loadboard’s popular app for load searching, launched a 2.0 iOS mobile app update that introduces the fastest ever in-app searching as well as a new interface to allow carriers more options for filtering their loads. The mobile app has reached a milestone with over 100,000 mobile app user downloads.

June 13, 2016 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Announces New Trucking Mobile iOS App

123Loadboard’s popular app for load searching, launched a 2.0 iOS update that introduces the fastest ever in-app searching as well as a new interface to allow carriers more options for filtering and displaying their loads when using the load board features.

March 29, 2016 123Loadboard

Left Lane Driving. Should Truckers Be Allowed?

Advocates of increasing restrictions on truckers cite safety concerns, stating that truckers regularly using the left lane can lead to dangerous situations that put both them and other motorists at risk. However, some representatives of the trucking industry disagree.

November 17, 2015 123Loadboard

Get The Most Out Of Your Freight Load Board

The trucking industry has dozens of load boards to choose from and the average owner-operator subscribes to 3 or 4 in order to maximize on available loads and trucking tools. Here is a guide to the most popular tools that seem to work for owner operators.

August 16, 2015 123Loadboard

Integration with Aljex and 123Loadboard

123Loadboard announced today it has successfully integrated with Aljex.com. Loads and trucks posted via Aljex.com’s software will now also appear in Real-Time in 123Loadboard freight and truck database.

July 29, 2015 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Announces Partnership and Full Integration with Arcline (2000) Inc

123Loadboard is partnered and fully integrated with Arcline (2000) Inc. This partnership allows freight brokers and trucking companies to transmit and advertise information on available loads directly to 123Loadboard.

December 18, 2014 123Loadboard

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

123Loadboard has launched a free mobile app 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.

July 15, 2014 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Partners with ScoopMonkey

123Loadboard has partnered with ScoopMonkey, a leading online reputation and rating management source for the transportation industry.

March 14, 2014 123Loadboard

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

123Loadboard, one of the largest freight matching services in North America, has launched a free mobile application for iPhone, iPad® and iPod.

July 30, 2013 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Launches New Freight Matching Technology Load Planner Tool

123Loadboard has launched their newest load planning technology to help professional truck drivers save time and maximize their profits by effectively planning ahead.

July 9, 2013 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Increases Trucking Health Awareness at Tough Mudder Event

123Loadboard participated in Tough Mudder for a second year running to promote health and wellness in the trucking industry and raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.

February 20, 2013 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Launches Powerful Rate Check Tool to Calculate Freight Rates and Maximize Trucking Profits

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

September 11, 2012 123Loadboard

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

123Loadboard is celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) from September 16-22, 2012.

September 13, 2011 123Loadboard

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

123Loadboard, the freight matching service for the trucking industry, will be celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) from September 11-17, 2011.

September 17, 2010 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

123Loadboard, the freight matching service for the trucking industry, will be celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) from September 19-25, 2010.

June 3, 2004 123Loadboard

123Loadboard Begins Identifying P3 Members

123Loadboard announced today that it will be identifying TIA P3 members in searches performed on its site.