Happy Friday, truckers and carriers. Welcome to your T.G.I.F. edition of “Where’s the Freight?,” Trucker Tools’ free freight report for fleets and drivers. In this and every edition of our free freight report, you’ll discover which markets across the United States and Canada will be hot and cold in the coming week. For the second consecutive week, the Mobile, Ala., power…
Getting drivers and carriers to use load tracking technology is often the greatest hurdle you face as a freight broker when it comes to providing freight visibility to shippers. Some drivers may not love tracking apps because they don’t provide value to drivers. Others may not trust that the technology will deliver the results as promised, so they’re reluctant to participate in digital load…
Welcome to your mid-week edition of “Where’s the Freight?,” Trucker Tools’ free freight forecast for truckers and carriers. In each and every edition of our free freight forecast, you’ll find out where demand and rates for flatbed, reefer, dry van and power only freight will be highest and lowest over the next week. Once again this week, the Mobile, Ala., power…
Last week, Trucker Tools’ C.E.O. Kary Jablonski was joined by Simple Logistics’ V.P. of Operations Adam Schaefer for a discussion of the positive impact driver loyalty programs can have on carrier relationships. The webinar, which was held in partnership with FreightWaves, was moderated by FreightWaves’ V.P. of Media Operations Mary Anne Hensley. In the webinar, Schaefer described how the company is leveraging…
Happy autumn, everyone! During this unique busy season at Trucker Tools, we’re celebrating several recent product releases that help our customers maximize their productivity and strengthen the relationships that keep this industry going. In this update, you’ll hear what’s new at Trucker Tools and what you can expect from us in the near future. Our People In September, we brought…
While you may already be familiar with Trucker Tools’ perennially popular free driver app, you may not know that we also have a free, time and money-saving software platform for trucking companies, as well. Trucker Tools’ free carrier software platform like our driver app is designed to digitize communications with freight brokers and help those of you working in fleet operations to be…
In this Broker Tip series of blogs, we’re providing freight brokers like you with insights and tips that will help you achieve the best results in your day-to-day work. These tips are focused on helping you save time to become more productive and efficient. This newest blog in the series is part two of a two-part blog on load tracking best…
Happy Friday, y’all, and welcome to your end-of-week edition of “Where’s the Freight?,” Trucker Tools’ free freight report for owner operators and carriers. Over the next five to seven days, the Mobile, Ala., power only market is projected to be the hottest freight market across the United States and Canada, with demand expected to be double what it was during the same week…
To get the best results possible, you must choose wisely when deciding what kind of technology to use in your freight brokerage operations. Most freight brokerages require a unique combination of technology-based tools to best serve customers and carriers. There are some software solutions, however, that provide a high return on investment regardless of your niche within transportation or the size of…
What differentiates the Trucker Tools driver app from other trucker apps is its multi-functionality and versatility. The driver app doesn’t do just one thing like most driver apps. Instead, it’s an all-in-one app with nearly 30 tools and features that save you time (and money) on the road. The app also isn’t a “one and done” technology. It can be used again and…
