Getloaded News. Spring 2012 Newsletter.
What's the haps at Getloaded?
Spring Newsletter
2012
Greetings!

It's been a busy few months at Getloaded. Between the sweet new T-shirt design, lots of new hires, a great weekend at MATS, and a new low price on our Trucker package, we've been rolling deep!

We even have a new look for this season's newsletter. Keep the greasy side down, and we hope you enjoy!
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In this issue's haul:
What's new at Getloaded?
What should you look for in a factoring company?
Fighting Godzilla: Beat the big boys by being nimble
MATS 2012: Louisville got loaded!
What's new at Getloaded?

Everything!

We've been busy bees all winter here at Getloaded Central Dispatch, and we have a load of new features, offers, site enhancements, and more.

The biggest thing: We made it even more affordable to keep your truck loaded with our $29.99 Trucker package. And the results are in...

You like us! You really like us! We've heard nothing but great things from our new customers regarding our new low price and our feature-filled load board.

Besides our great new low price, check out the other new stuff we're offering:
  • Android App - Why should iPhone users have all the fun? Now, Android users can Getloaded on the go with our awesome new app. We launched it at MATS and it was an immediate hit!
  • New T-Shirt Design - Have you seen our new T-shirt yet? It's a little edgy, very funny, and we promise it will offend your grandmother. Just don't let your 9-year-old wear it to school. Trust us. Elementary school principals don't get our witty genius. 
  • LoadedOps - Also launched at MATS, LoadedOps is the newest, easiest-to-use, and most comprehensive Trucking Management System in the biz. With tons of one-click functionality and a amazingly low price, you'll be amazed how easy it is to manage your trucking business. Try it out with a 30-day free trial. No credit card required!
  • Site Enhancements - Thanks to your comments and suggestions, we've zapped some bugs, pumped up some functionality, and killed off an annoying pop-up message.

Whew! But that's not all. We're always working on good stuff to improve your customer experience at Getloaded, and we love suggestions. Heck, because you use Getloaded all the time, you probably know more about our services than we do. So if you see something that could be better, or if we are missing something completely, give us a holler!

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What should you look for in a factoring company?
Factoring is used by freight carriers all over the world as a way to assist with cash flow for their trucking business. There are many things to consider when looking at factoring your freight bills. What factoring company should I go with? The answer is, "It truly it depends." What are you looking for? What is important to you? What services best fit your needs?

Many trucking companies (carriers) simply look at price and nothing else-and sometimes you get what you pay for. When you have a question or a problem, is your factoring company there to help you? How experienced is the customer service?

There are many things to consider when selecting a factoring company to support your cash flow:
  • Factoring costs vary depending on the services provided and the size of your business and facility needed. Non-Recourse factoring typically carries a higher price than Recourse factoring because the factoring company is taking the credit risk. Non-Recourse does not cover disputed items between broker and carrier, so it's cheaper but the risk if yours.
  • Some carriers want to factor all of their bills and they don't care if they have credit coverage because their customers always pay. If this is you perhaps you should consider a recourse product. It is generally cheaper and has less services offered with the program. Also, many recourse lenders hold a reserve, meaning they will pay a percentage of the invoice up front.
  • Many factoring companies pay their carriers using fuel cards, like Comdata or Fleet One. That lets the carrier decide where to spend their money. From the fuel card you can purchase fuel and other products at a fuel stop, transfer funds to your bank account, pay for services such as oil changes, tires, maintenance, and various other services. In some cases you can write a check off of the fuel card.
  • Your length of commitment will vary depending on the factoring company. Some require a minimum of 3, 6 or 12 months, or even a 2-year commitment. Make sure you understand the cost of terminating the agreement if you are unsatisfied with your factoring company...Read more! 
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Fighting Godzilla: Beat the big boys by being nimble

In the world of freight logistics, there are two distinctively different types of trucking operations.

 

One is the very large behemoth of a trucking machine that seemingly eats every load that's in its path. Though it's slow to adjust to changes in the trucking environment, it's very efficient in moving large volumes of freight all at once.

 

The other type is the much smaller trucking operation. It can change directions at a moment's notice and adjust to new conditions without losing a step. But when it comes to volume, it can only handle so much at any one time.

 

So, which one are you?

 

If you are a small carrier with ten or less trucks, to succeed, you need to be nimble and quick-responding to any event or opportunity that falls in your path. By its nature, a large carrier is unable to do that-so you already have the advantage. In other words, don't be something you're not.

 

To become more nimble...Read more! 

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MATS 2012: Louisville got loaded!
What a show! This year's Mid-America Trucking Show was the best we've ever seen at Getloaded.

More than 80,900 people attended the show, and we think we may have met every single one of them!

Getloaded pulled out all the stops this year for MATS. We released an edgy new T-shirt design (that was a huge hit!) and lots of new swag, launched our new Android app, and introduced LoadedOps, a new amazingly easy-to-use online trucking management system. We also brought a bunch of our friends from the trucking industry with us, including FreightCheck, Bibby, GLAuthority, and eTruckerTax.

For semi-scandalous proof of the fun we had at MATS this year, check out the photos on our Facebook page!

Though we are already looking forward to next year's MATS, we're also gearing up for the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, Texas in August. Will we see you there?
Need to Getloaded?
We are here to help you.
Getloaded's customer service is unmatched in the industry. Got a question? Need to find or post a load? We are here to help. Give us a call Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET at (888) 565-3921. Let us keep you loaded!
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Getloaded online store coming soon!

We're putting the finishing shine on the official Getloaded Online Store, which should be open later this spring!

 

Besides being a great place to find or post a load or truck, Getloaded is simply a fun, friendly company.  

 

So if you dig our style, our online store will be the place to load up on all the gear you'll need to show off your Getloaded pride.  

 

All of the swag in our store is high-quality branded gear that will hold up for miles and miles and miles. We have a variety of items that cover a spectrum of your needs-on the road and off.

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Make your wardrobe classy-er!

When it comes to our T-shirt designs, we've always been a little off-kilter. This time, however, we may have gone too far.

Or maybe not. Who are we kidding? Getloaded IS bad @ss! We offer a great service for the best price in the industry!

If you want to show off your load-finding awesomeness too, pick up one of these shirts for just $10 when our online store opens later this spring.
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Getloaded on the go!

If you are an iPhone or Android owner, you can stay loaded even easier!

We now offer free apps for both phones that include most of the features you already use on our website.



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