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
Everybody knows it, the diesel fuel price is at an all-time high right now. A perfect storm is taking place in the diesel market with dwindling diesel reserves and the drought on the Mississippi River pushing more shipments to rail and trucks. A possible rail strike…
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.
Being a professional truck driver is a big responsibility. You transport goods to people and businesses across North America, and sometimes the world. While driving may not seem like a difficult job, there are certain truck driver traits that are needed by professional drivers to…
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…
For a truck driver, focus on the road is essential. However, it is also important to find little ways to stay entertained safely while you drive. Being on the road, for hours at a time, can cause boredom, drowsiness, and other issues which could impact driving skills. Having something to keep you alert helps you be a better driver and enjoy your job.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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!
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.
Many proprietors of trucking companies work with a freight broker as a clearinghouse between companies that need goods shipped and the trucking industry.
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.
Have you ever tried to locate a load but ended up needing to scroll through hundreds or even thousands of loads to find one that works? Or have you tried looking for a load but the loads just didn’t work for you? Well, there’s a better way.
The latest data shows that 9.4% of the U.S. population has diabetes, and each year, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with the disease. The data also highlights the risk that truck drivers face from this growing health issue. Truck drivers are at a 50% greater risk of diabetes than the…
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, …
Truck driving is a stressful job that can lead to periods of loneliness. It’s important that drivers have access to resources to combat these issues, which has led to some companies offering pet therapy for truck drivers who spend many hours on the road. In this latest post, we’ll…
Truck jackknifing is a common type of trucking problem that can occur when the vehicle skids, causing the trailer to turn and collide with the cab. In many cases, jackknifing can lead to severe injuries as well as long-standing vehicle maintenance problems. Fortunately, …
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
123Loadboard launches Truck Locator, a next-generation tool to locate real-time GPS verified trucks matching truck freight throughout North America.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The idea of tracking and being constantly monitored on the job may not seem to cross any lines in terms of an employees’ privacy if the worker is in an office or warehouse, but there are different aspects of the job to consider when it comes to truck drivers.
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.
Drivers are at a greater risk of skin cancer, with a study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology finding more cases in the left arm and side of face in North American Drivers.
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.
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.
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.
Truck drivers who can’t find parking resort to resting on highway shoulders, in the parking lots of closed strip malls, industrial parks, and on the grassy circles within highway ramps. These can cause serious trucking safety issues.
There is likely no lack of people who would be willing to take on the job of over-the-road (OTR) freight hauling, but there are some serious barriers to filling the shortfall and creating a career track for drivers. Further, drivers do not see a shortage; in fact,
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.
123Loadboard has launched their newest load planning technology to help professional truck drivers save time and maximize their profits by effectively planning ahead.
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.
