Category: Trucking Industry News

June 3, 2025 123Loadboard

U.S. – China Tariffs Truce: What It means for freight brokers and carriers

The U.S. and China just hit pause on their trade war with a 90-day tariff reduction deal, and freight professionals who move fast stand to profit big. With tariffs dropping from 145% to 30% on Chinese goods, importers are rushing to capitalize on the window, creating cargo surges at West Coast ports and rate volatility across key trade corridors. But here’s the catch: this truce is temporary, and smart operators know that in freight, timing is everything.
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.
March 21, 2025 123Loadboard

Walmart 3PL Brokerage: What It Means for the Trucking Industry

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is making a bold move into the third-party logistics (3PL) market. By officially launching its freight brokerage service, the retail giant is looking to compete directly with established players like Amazon, Uber Freight, and traditional 3PL firms. This move could shake up the entire trucking and logistics industry…
March 4, 2025 123Loadboard

Trump’s New Tariffs: How the Trucking Industry Will Feel the Impact

President Donald Trump has implemented a fresh wave of tariffs on imports, with a particular focus on Chinese and Canadian goods. While his previous tariff policies aimed to protect American industries and jobs, they also had unintended consequences – one of the most affected being the trucking industry. With new tariffs in place, what can truckers, freight companies, and logistics professionals expect?
February 4, 2025 123Loadboard

Trucking Industry Outlook 2025: Market Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

The trucking industry is poised for a significant shift in 2025, driven by a combination of economic recovery, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. As freight demand begins to stabilize…
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.
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.
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 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.
March 1, 2023 123Loadboard

Improve Your Chances of Booking Loads with Carrier Identity

As a professional truck driver, finding the best loads can be challenging – from weeding through loads that don’t pay well, to having to onboard with a new brokers to haul freight, etc. What if there was a solution? Carrier identity helps professional truck drivers book loads faster?
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.
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 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 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 30, 2021 123Loadboard

Getting Off the Road: Why Truck Drivers Quit

With unheard-of growth for online shopping, truck drivers are in high demand. Unfortunately, as more truckers quit their jobs, the industry has a shortage of over 50,000 drivers. With salaries that can reach upwards of $80,000 annually and plenty of job openings, you would think more people would be looking at truck driving as an excellent opportunity. If this is the case, why are so many truckers…
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.
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, …
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 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).
September 2, 2019 123Loadboard

Signs of Human Trafficking

Those in the trucking industry can take a proactive role in mitigating human trafficking. While you’re on the road, stopping at small restaurants and lodgings, you may encounter victims or perpetrators of human trafficking. Here are some of the signs of human trafficking and how you can take action against this horrific crime.
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…
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.
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.
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. 
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.
December 6, 2017 123Loadboard

Steps To Save Fuel For Truckers

In trucking, managing various expenses comes down to the efficiency of your freight transportation. The more you can save on your own operational expenses; the more money is left for you at the end of a haul. And there’s one never-ending expense that all truckers struggle to manage, and that is trying to save fuel. But we’ve got a few steps you can take to help shave some of that fuel consumption down and let those little savings add up to some bigger profits.
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.
September 4, 2017 123Loadboard

Airships: The New Way to Move Freight?

At the international LogiSYM 2017 logistics and supply chain conference in Singapore, company reps for Airships Arabia and Airships Australasia garnered a lot of attention for their Day 2 keynote presentation on the use of airships for logistics and freight shipment.
July 26, 2017 123Loadboard

Thinking of a Trucking Career? Here’s What You Need to Know.

You may be considering a trucking career if you’re reading this article, and there’s great news for you if you are: your economic prospects are very high if you pursue a job as a truck driver in the $650 billion a year trucking industry.
May 10, 2017 123Loadboard

Self-Driving Technology – President Trump’s Administration Leaves Millions of Truckers Questioning Employment

As President Donald Trump prepared to take office, he selected Elaine Chao to serve as U.S. Transportation Secretary. Chao has been a long-time supporter of a lighter regulatory arena and brings new ideas on how new technologies should be governed – to include self-driving technology.

April 9, 2017 123Loadboard

Top 5 Best and Worst States For Trucking

Not all states are created equal when it comes to truckers and trucking companies. There are numerous elements that go into doing business in the trucking industry. What works well for truckers in one state can be very challenging in a neighboring state. Regardless of the differences in states across the country, there are some 500,000 for-hire fleets traveling the roads today generating more than $800 billion in 2016.
March 17, 2017 123Loadboard

CSA Score and How It Affects Your Job Options

The CSA Score from the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program affects any interstate carrier that has a USDOT number. There is no specification to the size or type of carrier. Waivers from participating in the CSA program are not available.

February 22, 2017 123Loadboard

Guns. Should Truckers Carry Them For Protection?

Truckers are one of the driving forces behind making American’s economy run. Delivering in-demand and often expensive loads of supplies to a number of retail stores, restaurants, and others can be a dangerous job. But, traveling across the country as a commercial driver can pose…
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.
January 18, 2017 123Loadboard

Uberization of Trucking – Pros and Cons

Uberization of Trucking Shows Promise With Challenges – After a night on the town, virtually anyone with a phone can request a vehicle to come pick them up at their exact location. The days of calling for a taxi have changed. The Uber effect on our society means with a touch of a button, a vehicle – one that customers can choose specifically – will be at your curbside in minutes.
January 6, 2017 123Loadboard

Sleep Apnea and The Effect on Professional Truck Drivers

The lifestyle of a truck driver is not for everyone and often sleep apnea is inevitable. The hours can be irregular and long. Drivers sit for extended periods of time with little physical activity and a diet high in sodium and fat thanks to the convenience of fast food. While this lifestyle isn’t glamorous, it is rewarding and…
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.
December 13, 2016 123Loadboard

What Are The Best Truck Driver Job Sites For Truckers?

Whether you’re currently out of work or just exploring your options for a possible change, knowing where to find good truck driver jobs is a good idea. Fortunately, the trucking job market is a very driver-friendly one, with tens of thousands of available jobs…
September 29, 2016 123Loadboard

Driverless Highway Proposed – Brings Autonomous Trucks Closer To Reality

Driverless Highway in the Future? The world’s first self-driving semi-truck, the Freightliner Inspiration from Daimler, was unveiled in 2015. With limited capabilities, and currently no real-life applications, it was just declared to be street legal in…
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.
March 9, 2016 123Loadboard

Self Driving Trucks a Help or Hindrance?

For the trucking industry, self-driving trucks may require adjustments in economics, risk management, and highway regulations. For instance, the 11/14 rule that dictates when drivers can work, drive, and take a break may need to be revised.
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.