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| 2ND QUARTER NEWSLETTER |
APRIL 2009 |
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10 Year Anniversary Specials!
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Greetings!
Can you believe it's already the 2nd quarter of 2009?! This has been such as exciting year and we are only 3 months in! The folks here at Getloaded.com are really pumped about some great new features we just launched so be sure you check 'em out.
In this issue Tim Brady shares his expertise on how to really be successful in the trucking industry. Starting a trucking company is tough and maintaining one is even tougher but the rewards are well worth it. Be sure you take a look at his article and discover the keys to making your business a successful one!
Last issue we introduced you all to Andrea, our Customer Service Manager here at Getloaded.com. This quarter we want you to meet another Loady on the other side of the equation. Scroll down to meet Leighton Shank, the Manager of Product Development.
It's official, Getloaded.com is mobile! We believed that a mobile site was critical for the success of our members who are always on the go; so we created GL Mobile! Make sure you read about this new feature as it will undoubtedly increase your efficiency while on the road!
Do you use a Transportation Management System (TMS) to run your business? Transportation logistics and management systems play an integral role in freight brokers' success, particularly those who want to grow beyond a home office. Take a look below to see some of the benefits one could provide to your organization.
Be sure you check out all of the ways and platforms you can now communicate with Getloaded.com. Whether you want to tweet us, friend us, watch us or network with us we have it, so say hi! Some of our Loadies just got back from a very successful MATS 09 and met some of you personally. Read below to see the full recap.
We are also starting webinars for new and existing members to make sure you are getting everything out of your Getloaded.com account. Sign up for one of our monthly webinars and receive a professional walk through covering all the services and features offered at Getloaded.com.
Last of all Getloaded.com turns 10 this month! Keep an eye out on the site for some fun stuff!
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Featured Article -  Becoming Bankable
By - Tim Brady
Trucking is a risky business. The one who knows this better than anyone else is the owner of a small trucking company. Equipment is expensive to acquire and maintain, revenue is elusive, (here one day; gone to a cheaper hauler the next), and the liability risk is astronomical with one's drivers constantly one vehicle away from a lawsuit eleven hours a day. Added to this, anyone with a CDL and a few thousand dollars can be trucking in just a few weeks, regardless of his knowledge of the business of trucking. So what separates the men from the boys, the women from the girls, when it comes to succeeding in trucking?
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 Get to know your Loadies!
Last quarter we introduced you to Andrea, our Member Relations Manger. This quarter we are going to switch gears and move to the Technology side of our business and speak with Leighton Shank. Leighton is the Manager of Product Development and oversees the I.T. department of Getloaded.com. He has been with us for about 3 years and rides a Harley!
Want to find out more about Leighton? Click Here to read on. |
 Announcing GL Mobile
Getloaded.com is officially mobile, launching the first mobile site that allows truckers and brokers to match loads and trucks right from their Web-enabled cell phones. The site is a critical tool for trucking industry professionals who will no longer need the use of a laptop or conventional desktop computer to access loads and match trucks while on the go.
Click Here to read on and see how to access the mobile site! |
 Get Social with Getloaded.com
Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Flickr, LinkedIn and My Trucking Space. Know what they all have in common? They are ways to communicate with Getloaded.com. Check us out; create an account and stay connected not only with us but with your friends and family too! Take a look; they're all FREE!
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 Transportation Management Systems
Do you use a Transportation Management System (TMS) to run your business? Transportation logistics and management systems play an integral role in freight brokers' success, particularly those who want to grow beyond a home office. Some systems allow you to cover more loads with fewer people, process documents electronically, streamline your cash flow and improve communication with your customers and carriers. But not all TMS's will grow with your business, or help you grow your business.
Twelve years ago, Jimmy DeMatteis, CEO of Des Moines Truck Brokers chose a commercial TMS designed specifically for brokers. Not only did this TMS increase his company's efficiency but it also provided unique information about individual customers and business trends. He has also seen sustained growth year-over-year, without adding back office staff. The logistics system has allowed DeMatteis' organization to work smarter and faster while still holding true to their organizational growth strategy. "We chose to use a broker TMS because it could grow with the company and, more importantly, help the company grow," said DeMatteis. The implementation of the right TMS with your current technology will save you time while increasing your bottom line, just like it did for Des Moines Truck Brokers. It makes sense for you to use a TMS so why wait any longer?
Click Here to download the complete Des Moines Truck Brokers case study or call 800.728.7305 for additional information. |
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MATS 2009 Recap
The Mid-America Truck Show 2009 was once again a tremendous success and remained one of the best trucking events of the year. This time around, MATS 2009 had over 930 companies exhibiting and more than 70,000 trucking professionals in attendance throughout the three day event. By the close of the show, it was evident that the trucking industry and its professionals are determined to stay the course during this economic downturn and will come out on top!
Employees of Getloaded.com who had the opportunity to attend this annual event in Louisville, KY report that it was great having the chance to meet members face to face!
Want to read more? Click Here to see what our Loadies had to say about the show! |
 Getloaded.com Webinars
Are you getting everything you are paying for out of your Getloaded.com account? Are you new to Getloaded.com? Sign up for one of our free GL webinars where you will receive a professional walk through of all the services and features offered at Getloaded.com. The next webinar will be held on May 19th but space is limited so sign up TODAY!
Click Here to send an email to Cindy Killen and get signed up! |
 Getloaded.com Turns 10!
Do you know what happens in the middle of April? Yes, your Federal Tax Returns are due but besides that; it's Getloaded.com's 10th birthday! Ten years ago this April Getloaded.com was born. What began as a small internet startup company has grown to be one of the biggest names in the transportation industry.
Keep an eye out for some Getloaded.com flashbacks, timelines and all around fun! After all, we only turn 10 once! |
Thank you again for your interest and continued support in Getloaded.com, the internet load board for the transportation industry. We appreciate your time and look forward to continuing to serve you!
Until next time, keep your eye on the horizon, stay the course and keep 'em loaded!
Best,
The Getloaded.com Family
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