Scaling a freight brokerage has never been an easy task, and current economic challenges have prompted many companies to take their focus away from growth and innovation. When margins are slim and freight is hard to come by, it’s natural for decision makers to be wary of making new investments. Loadsmart is doing it anyway. […]
ATRI’s recently released study on the costs and impacts of driver detention found detention times exceeded four hours in 4.9% of stops.
Loadsmart CEO Felipe Capella said there’s “massive value potential for the whole freight industry” by applying computer vision technology.
The freight market, like many sectors, operates in cycles. Currently, it’s in a deflationary state. However, it’s crucial to remember that downturns are not permanent; they are simply one market phase. This period of contraction presents an ideal opportunity for shippers and freight companies to regroup, reassess their strategies and prepare for the anticipated upswing. […]
Unlock the full potential of your freight procurement RFP. As a high volume shipper, building a stable carrier portfolio is crucial, and a well-run RFP is the first step towards achieving that. This technical guide goes beyond the basics, providing insights on fixing overlooked flaws in your procurement process you didn’t know were broken. We’ll […]
“Now, stone yards across the country can get on our site, find a load of stone, get the shipping cost and book a truck in a matter of minutes,” said StoneLoads CEO Patrick Wells.
This week: Loadsmart teams up with The Home Depot Foundation to support veterans, Ruan aids community after celebrating its 90th anniversary, and Walmart donates to nonprofits at the grand opening of a new e-commerce fulfillment center in Pennsylvania.
The current roster of FreightTech unicorns is made up of established companies run by veterans and backed by smart money.
Attracting and retaining top talent isn’t easy; Lunar New Year has begun, Loadsmart reaches unicorn status; and the Midwest braces for winter weather.
Chicago-based on-demand freight marketplace closes on $200 million series D round.
The partnership between Trucker Path and Loadsmart aims to provide more freight hauling opportunities to small carriers and owner-operators.
“Leaders should realize that you’re not going to get a lot of benefit by trying to build volume with negative margins. The goal here is to be focused on value-adding technology and cloud adoption, not in volume building,” says Loadsmart co-founder and co-CEO Felipe Capella.
Blythe Brumleve, host of FreightWaves’ Cyberly, discusses supply chain optimization with Loadsmart’s Ben Buchanan.
FreightTech companies demonstrated products and services designed to improve efficiency in supply chains.
Since July 2020, the Outbound Tender Rejection Index has sat above the 20% mark, meaning nearly one in five loads that shippers tendered were rejected by carriers for higher-paying loads in the spot market. While many shippers wait desperately for rates to return to normal, analysts suggest that the market is not expected to normalize […]
On this episode of FreightWaves Insiders, Dooner catches up with Loadsmart’s Jim Nicholson to talk about delivering award-winning service.
“I think about the fact that if we fulfill this mission, the world is better off and not many opportunities have that.”
This week: TA’s Register Round Up Campaign begins, Chicago-based Loadsmart gives back to the community and ParkMyFleet’s solar car race is thwarted by a breakdown.
FreightWaves’ Zach Strickland and Loadsmart Vice President of Operations Jim Nicholson chat about mode optimization, truckload consolidation and technology’s role in sustainable shipping.
SmartHop has tapped Amy Liu, formerly of Uber Elevate, as chief of staff and to help build out its New York office. The company also announced the opening of an office in Bogota, Colombia.
