Carrier sourcing, capacity sourcing, digital freight matching, capacity matching, capacity management, load matching, dialing for diesel – these are terms that often are used interchangeably in transportation and logistics and they all center on finding trucks to move loads. However, there are some key differences in their meanings and efficacy. In this blog, we take a closer look at load…
In today’s world of freight brokerage and logistics, you often need multiple software platforms to ensure you meet your customers’ needs and stay competitive. Of course, choosing which software platforms to use in your day-to-day business often is the tricky part. There are literally hundreds of different technologies available to the transportation industry, often with different functionalities and capabilities. There…
In a recent webinar titled “Strategic Partnerships: The Key To Rapid Deployment of Complementary Software Capabilities,” Trucker Tools’ VP of Partnerships Matt Silver was joined by Tai Software’s VP of Sales & Marketing Sean McGillicuddy. In the webinar, the two discussed the strategy behind Trucker Tools’ partnership with Tai Software and how the integration can increase operational efficiency for freight…
Welcome to the new edition of “Where’s the Freight?,” Trucker Tools’ free freight forecast for trucking companies and owner operators. “Where’s the Freight?” is a three-times-a-week market report that tells you where demand and rates are likely to be high and low across the United States and Canada over the next five to seven day period. With this information, you…
As an owner operator, fleet, freight broker or logistics company, you need technology-based solutions that can share information with one another. After all, what good is a technology if it can’t “talk” with other apps and software that you use? Trucker Tools partners with leaders in TMS, ELD and telematics technology to ensure that the technology you use alongside Trucker…
Happy Friday and welcome to your end-of-week edition of “Where’s the Freight?,” your go-to source for finding out where demand and rates will be highest and lowest over the next week. Looking ahead to the next five to seven day period, you can expect reefer demand to remain high in several key markets. In fact, the Dodge City, Kan., reefer…
In the current world of transportation, using traditional, manual methods for sourcing capacity can put you at a competitive disadvantage. That being said, there are a dizzying array of technology-based capacity tools available to freight brokerage and logistics businesses like yours. In this blog, you’ll find out which capacity tools are must-haves for your freight brokerage or logistics business. These…
We love speaking with folks from across the transportation industry, from owner-operators, company drivers and fleet managers to freight brokers, 3PLs and logistics consultants. We recently had the pleasure of talking with meme-maker extraordinaire and Freight Caviar host Paul-Bernard Jaroslawski. Jaroslawski’s Freight Caviar podcast brings together dispatchers, truckers and brokers to discuss logistics outsourcing and freight technology. In addition to…
Happy Wednesday and welcome to your mid-week edition of “Where’s the Freight?,” Trucker Tools’ free freight market report for owner operators and trucking companies. In this and every edition of “Where’s the Freight?,” you’ll discover where demand and rates for flatbed, reefer, power only and dry van capacity will be highest and lowest over the next five to seven day…
Trucker Tools partners with other technology companies in the trucking industry to bring you the tools you need to run a lean, mean trucking business — whether you’re an independent owner operator or carrier. We recently have teamed up with insurance industry innovator Loadsure to bring spot market cargo insurance to the Trucker Tools driver app. If you’re one of…
