Long haul trucking can be challenging, but a few simple tweaks to your routine can make a world of difference. Here, we’ll share some practical ways to make your trucking life more comfortable, ensuring you’re ready to tackle each haul with confidence.
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?
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…
As a truck driver, your job is governed by a wide range of rules. Many of these rules are designed to keep yourself and others on the road safe. It should be understood truckers and drugs just don’t mix, yet many truckers use drugs…
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…
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.
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.
Driving a truck offers many freedoms not found in any other job. However, you might find the hours, or distances don’t suit your lifestyle. An excellent option for truck drivers is considering becoming an independent owner-operator.
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.
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.
The topic of truckers and guns has long posed debates – should you or shouldn’t you be packing? There are no federal laws that prevent you from carrying a gun in your truck, but is it something you can do in all states? This is an important question truck drivers should…
Male truck drivers might need to step aside for a new, safer breed of drivers: Women. Road safety is an ongoing issue for truck drivers, but women truck drivers seem to have a better handle on how to drive safely. Even the World Health Organization views “masculinity” as more hazardous on the road. So are women truck drivers really safer? Here we provide the answers based on a Women in Trucking (WCI) article.
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…
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…
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…
Trucking is one of the most demanding jobs in the current economy, but it can also be one of the most rewarding. Having a clear understanding of the expectations of your role as a truck driver can give you the foundation you need for a successful career. Our team at 123Loadboard has significant experience in addressing questions about the trucking industry, and in this new post, we’ll explain what you can expect from the trucking lifestyle.
The growing issue of dangerous driving requires you to take into consideration the impact of mentally unstable drivers on your own driving experience. Mental health challenges are particularly prominent within the trucking industry, where drivers spend the majority of their time…
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.
If you decided to become a truck driver to be your own boss, you might still find you are at the mercy of the transportation companies. Although you have the freedom when out on the open road, you still ultimately have a boss to answer to at the end of the day. However, if you really want to become your own boss, getting your trucking authority could be…
The Covid-19 pandemic has introduced new risks to truck drivers that can make your job more stressful. Due to Covid-19 spreading so easily, it’s important to understand how to minimize your risk. Here we review the steps you can take to keep you safe while trucking.
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.
If you drive a commercial truck for a living, you’ll likely undergo several tests to confirm your knowledge of the latest rules of the road. It’s incredibly important that you have a comprehensive understanding of the most recent driving rules regarding your truck. In this new post, our team delves into the subject as we look at traffic violations…
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 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…
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, …
Dash cams are now an essential addition to the modern vehicle. Drivers across the country are finding that these small cameras can prevent several issues during their daily driving activities. With truck drivers clocking millions of miles per year on the road, it’s important to consider the value that this…
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…
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…
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).
The 21st century has been kind to professional truckers with many such great technological advancements, but it also poses new challenges, from mandatory e-logs to the topic of this post: Password security tips for truckers. We’ve all heard that it is important to have a strong password, but why?
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 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.
Any truck driver that enjoyed the recent super-hero mutant film Logan probably recalls one very standout scene in the middle of the film that focused on autonomous trucking. The characters find themselves on the run and struggling to deal with escape on a highway that is filled with hordes of driverless trucks barrelling down the road with the expected, machine-like efficiency.
Except for those in the trucking business, most people have not heard of ice road trucking. The name is pretty self-explanatory. Drivers face treacherous conditions, high levels of danger and brutal temperatures for one hefty paycheck. The question most drivers must consider is whether the risk is worth the reward. It’s helpful for drivers to take a realistic look at what ice road truckers face to determine if the pay validates the danger.
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.
Trying to avoid traffic jams is good for truck drivers as well as trucking industry managers, dispatchers, executives, and shareholders. Contending with traffic jams on the nation’s highways while trying to ship freight can be incredibly costly in time and money.
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.
Traveling and seeing the country may be an added benefit for truck drivers, but that doesn’t discount the fact that truck driving a big rig is one of the most deadly occupations in America.
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.
It’s long been argued that truck drivers aren’t paid nearly enough for the number of hours they’re behind the wheel, the time spent away from family, and the dangers that come with the job. While there are different ways for truckers to increase their salary, it’s always debatable whether the risk is worth the reward, especially when it comes to earning special certifications, like hauling hazardous materials.
Have you heard about Highway Hypnosis, also known as White Line Fever? Ever pulled into your driveway and had the sudden startling realization that you have no recollection whatsoever of the drive home, just a missing gap in your memory for the route you took, the turns you made, the stops at stop signs, yielding to other cars when appropriate, and attending to all your other responsibilities while operating a motor vehicle?
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.
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.
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…
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.
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
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.
These potential short- and long-term endangerments could negatively affect the profitability of carriers. With the future in doubt, the trucking industry is rapidly learning that it may need to adjust in order to attract millennials into its driver workforce.
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.
Separating truck drivers from other motorists makes sense for improved safety and risk management, as well as the ability to deliver important truck loads cross-country faster. It also provides increased safety for motorists. Trucks and passenger vehicles sharing lanes is simply dangerous.
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.
Overloading a truck makes it harder for the driver to control the vehicle in an emergency situation. It becomes harder to stop and longer braking distances are needed. Overloaded cargo shifts more easily which creates an imbalanced load.
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.
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.
By now, you’ve probably heard that truck drivers will be required to use an electronic logging device (ELD) rather than a paper log to track their hours of service (HOS). As with any change, there are good and bad things to consider.
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,
When you’re managing a fleet of drivers, you have a lot to juggle and some unethical folks try to take advantage of that fact. The good news is that there are ways you can protect yourself from these fraudsters by following some of these fraud prevention guidelines.
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 partnered with ScoopMonkey, a leading online reputation and rating management source for the transportation industry.
123Loadboard has launched their newest load planning technology to help professional truck drivers save time and maximize their profits by effectively planning ahead.
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.
123Loadboard is celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) from September 16-22, 2012.
123Loadboard, the freight matching service for the trucking industry, will be celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) from September 11-17, 2011.
123Loadboard announced today that it will be identifying TIA P3 members in searches performed on its site.
