Keeping trucks loaded is the first step toward a sustainable supply chain

Visibility and transparency come up time and time again in the transportation industry. Often, these topics are tied into conversations about increasing efficiency and bottom lines. While a more efficient supply chain undoubtedly leads to higher profits, increased earnings are not the only benefit of transparency. A more transparent supply chain is also a more sustainable supply chain. 

When people think about “green trucking,” they tend to think about electric vehicles and other environmentally...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/keeping-trucks-loaded-is-the-first-step-toward-a-sustainable-supply-chain

Loadshop helps carriers fill their trucks — and keep them full

Carriers are inundated with many ways of finding freight. They can utilize traditional brokers, digital brokers, freight boards or connect directly with shippers to get the freight they need, fill trucks and keep drivers moving. With all these available options, carriers must weigh the pros and cons to make the best decisions for their business. 

Working with traditional brokers – and to some extent digital brokers – can mean constant negotiation with an agent, with varying degrees of success...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/loadshop-helps-carriers-fill-their-trucks-and-keep-them-full

Automatic spot rate tools give shippers an edge in digital marketplaces

Digital freight marketplace Loadshop is working to actively put more control back into the hands of shippers and carriers during spot market transactions. In keeping with this effort, the company has launched a tool known as RateSeeker. 

Developed based on customer feedback, RateSeeker is designed to help shippers get the most out of every transaction and continue to reduce the average cost of spot freight.

“We are always listening to our users for ideas on how to improve,” Loadshop business lead...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/automatic-spot-rate-tools-give-shippers-an-edge-in-digital-marketplaces

FreightTech innovators win best of show for rapid-fire demos

Twenty-two companies showcased their FreightTech innovations as part of November’s FreightWaves LIVE @HOME virtual conference. Each company was tasked with displaying its cutting-edge technologies in seven minutes or less without the use of PowerPoint.

Seven companies were awarded best of show for their outstanding virtual demonstrations. J.B. Hunt, Turvo, Axele, Transflo, Loadshop and Platform Science took top honors.

J.B. Hunt

J.B. Hunt showcased final-mile solutions offered by Shipper 360, its...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/freighttech-innovators-win-best-of-show-for-rapid-fire-demos

Digital freight matching, quick payments focus of industry innovations (with video)

FreightWaves’ events are known for the high-energy, no-nonsense, rapid-fire demos. These demonstrations give industry movers and shakers an opportunity to showcase their latest innovations — in seven minutes flat.

Companies are tasked with creating quick and engaging presentations designed to capture a virtual audience. Presenters brought their best to the final demo block of FrightWaves’ free LIVE @HOME conference on Friday afternoon. 

Loadshop, McLeod Software, Samsara and TriumphPay told the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/digital-freight-matching-quick-payments-focus-of-industry-innovations-with-video

Marketplace model delivers competitive spot rates with full pricing transparency

The transportation and logistics industry is in the middle of a technological renaissance, and it seems like just about everything is going digital these days. Freight matching is no exception, with shippers and carriers alike starting to see the value of streamlined internet transactions.

Spot market transactions are notoriously inefficient and expensive. Digital freight matching (DFM) can make spot transactions more straightforward and transparent for shippers and carriers alike.

Without...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/marketplace-model-delivers-competitive-spot-rates-with-full-pricing-transparency

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