Loadsmart offers online shipping solution

Loadsmart, a new truckload broker intent on revolutionizing the shipping experience for produce companies, has launched an online platform that makes finding a truck as simple as booking a flight or a hotel online.

Through www.loadsmart.com, shippers can quickly schedule a truck, track freight from pick-up to delivery, manage electronic bills of lading, and process payments from a desktop or mobile device. Loadsmart’s algorithm will match the shipment with the best available carrier based on requirements such as price, transit time, and temperature control.

“We’re providing produce shippers with a more streamlined and intelligent approach to booking trucks without having to give up the personal service, market knowledge, and relationships they expect from a full-service freight broker,” said Ricardo Salgado, Loadsmart’s chief executive officer. “Most businesses spend hours sending emails and updating spreadsheets when managing their freight. With Loadsmart, it takes less than five minutes to book a shipment, and customers can track and manage everything online.”

Among the benefits of the Loadsmart platform:

•Instant quotes—Loadsmart uses real-time and historical data to determine pricing based on pick-up and delivery addresses, dates, and truck types. With only a minimal amount of information, shippers can still get actionable rates.

•Instant booking—Shippers can book a truck with one click for select lanes.

•Secure online payment—Shippers have the option to submit payment online by credit card with no extra fees charged.

•Real-time tracking—GPS-based tracking and automatic notifications provide real-time visibility and freight management capability.

•Mobile access—The entire Loadsmart platform can be accessed via smartphone. Transportation managers can stay on top of their business whether they’re in the plant or out in the field.

•Curated carrier network—Motor carriers are screened for their safety standards, insurance compliance, reliability scores, and any specialized freight-handling capabilities.

•Electronic documents—The electronic document system keeps bills of lading, receipts, and other important documents available for immediate download and review.

•Powerful dashboard—Loadsmart’s intuitive interface makes it easy to manage shipments and find the best pricing for freight from a single dashboard.

For more information, see www.loadsmart.com.