Loadsmart

We're celebrating a decade of moving more with less! 🚚 ⏩ Check out this video featuring 'Loadies' speaking about their experience at Loadsmart over the years! Learn more about our 10-year milestone here: https://hubs.li/Q02Kv7xk0

Your yard and dock operations are inseparable—so why keep them siloed? 🚚 ↔️ 🏭 Combining dock scheduling and yard management systems processes within a single platform can unlock new levels of efficiency and visibility for warehouses. Here’s why: A unified dock and yard system allows you to: ✅ Centralize scheduling in one interface for carriers and facilities ✅ Manage dock slots and yard spots with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface ✅ Enable SMS alerts and 2-way communication with drivers ✅ Track loading/unloading times and real-time asset events ✅ Compare schedules against execution to make data-driven decisions ✅ Display assignments and schedules on monitors across the facility ✅ Generate reports on carrier performance and dock utilization ✅ Reduce dwell times, shipment delays, and operational inefficiencies 🛠 Read the full blog to learn about the benefits of combining these two links in the supply chain: https://hubs.li/Q02_ZWdL0

We are pleased to announce that Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive have named Loadsmart as one of this year’s Top Tech Startups! 🏆 This accolade spotlights the most innovative software and technology startups in the supply chain and logistics space. Receiving this recognition underscores our solutions' efficacy and validates our technology-centered approach to transforming the freight landscape. https://hubs.li/Q02_NWdv0

We asked over 450 supply chain professionals for their opinions on the state of logistics—here's what they had to say!

Get the most out of your carrier network with ShipperGuide TMS’s enhanced Carrier Management features. Here’s how we are helping shippers take control: 📊 Add reliable carrier cost and service metrics to analyze carriers' performance on both spot and contract lanes 👥 Add multiple contacts associated with the carrier 📎 Upload multiple attachments on a carrier’s profile Streamline your operations and get better insights, organization, and tools to make the most of your carrier relationships with ShipperGuide TMS.

According to our models—freight prices are expected to continue to rise in December '24 and January '25 before declining through February '25. We expect a rebound in June '25, driven by increased demand for the produce season. However, two potential disruptors could alter our expected rate trajectory in Q1 2025: ❄️ Stronger-than-usual storm activity: According to the latest NWS report, we could see more snowstorms this winter than in 2024, particularly in the Pacific Northwest and Great Lakes regions 🙅 Another ILA strike in January: ILA temporarily suspended their October strike until January 15, 2025, so there is a chance they could strike again and shut down East Coast US ports. Read the full Freight and Economic Indicators Report here ⤵️ https://hubs.li/Q02_82zb0

Say goodbye to manual processes and hello to seamless shipment scheduling—our latest integration connects your freight and dock scheduling workflows like never before. 🚛 ✨ Here’s what’s new? Automated Integration 📌 Loadsmart validates Shipment IDs or PO numbers from ShipperGuide TMS to ensure appointments in Opendock match eligible shipments—automatically! Simplified, Streamlined Scheduling 📌 Carriers can follow their usual scheduling steps in Opendock, while the integration ensures all information syncs to ShipperGuide TMS. 💡 Say goodbye to manual processes and hello to synchronized operations. Book shipments and appointments with confidence and ease!

Easily create and manage fields tailored to your unique business needs with ShipperGuide TMS’s Custom Fields feature. Say goodbye to generic shipment notes and hello to a proper place for saving relevant, customized information. Here’s how Custom Fields keeps you in control: 🔒 Private – visible only to you, not carriers or third parties 📋 Automatically added to all new shipments for effortless tracking ✅ Input and manage custom field values before or after creating a shipment! Custom Fields give you flexibility and control over how you manage your freight.

Retail logistics in all forms is complex, but shipping products that require temperature control takes it to another level. Check out this new blog on how dock scheduling software can help cold storage companies use their resources more effectively. ⤵️ https://hubs.li/Q02-c7GY0

Loadsmart’s Managed Transportation customers can leverage ShipperGuide TMS to track all loads in real-time. No extra tools or constant manual follow-ups required. ✅ See which loads are heading to pickup and delivery in real-time ✅ Get greater visibility into your load details, location status, and specific shipment information ✅ Stay in control of your shipments without asking for updates Stop wasting time chasing down status details from carriers and switching between tools to find basic updates with ShipperGuide TMS.