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One-stop-shop: How a fledgling small fleet found organization, efficiency with TMS Published on Overdrive (overdriveonline.com) on November 10, 2022. Matt Cole – November 10, 2022 – Dorian Acosta Sr. started <a href="https://www.shippingteleporters.com/">Shipping Teleporters Trucking Company</a> aas a family business in late 2020, after spending about a decade driving for other trucking companies. In May of 2021, the company got authority, and Senior turned the company over to his son, Dorian Acosta Jr., who had been handling paperwork and some other duties in the back office. Acosta Sr. still works for the Middletown, Connecticut-based company managing maintenance on their three trucks and four trailers, along with other duties around the business. “My dad, he’s my partner -- we’re right there neck-and-neck,” Acosta Jr. said. “He definitely introduced me into the industry. He had the primary trucking background.” When Acosta Jr. took over as CEO, it was a “baptism by fire,” he said, as he started handling the booking of loads, accounting, driver management and more. “I had no experience in the logistics industry until last year," he said. The company hauls a variety of freight, mostly working the spot market and primarily sticking to the tri-state area of Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, and surrounding states. The company’s three trucks are a 2012 Freightliner Cascadia daycab, a 2011 Volvo VNL and a 2012 Kenworth T700. While the company owns a flatbed and walking floor trailer, the two dry vans butter the bread of the business, moving dry goods such as sugar, bottled water and more. Like many small fleet owners, Acosta Jr. had cobbled together a working system for back-office management that hinged in part on the QuickBooks accounting software. “I used QuickBooks for accounting purposes, and they also have an employee time-tracking side of their offerings where drivers can clock in and out to track their time,” he said. “Whenever I was dispatching a driver, I would include what time I needed them. I’d include in the comments section their truck and trailer number, where they have to go, the load numbers, everything.” <img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2022/11/Dorian-300x204.png" alt="Dorian Acosta Jr. took ownership of Shipping Teleporters Trucking Company in May 2021, just a few months after his father, Dorian Sr., launched the company"> He acknowledged that people with more experience in the industry “obviously would have known to sign up for some sort of access” to transportation management system (TMS) software, but he was “just learning as we went, dispatching drivers and putting information into the comment section” of the QuickBooks timesheet. “We made do, but we got to a really stressful point where, in April [2022] we ended up researching” TMS software to help the business run more smoothly, he said. After trial runs with a number of providers, Acosta decided to go with Trucker Path Command, which had just launched in March. Trucker Path, of course, has long offered an app geared toward operators that offers navigation, truck stop information, weigh station information, truck parking information and more, leaning on users to provide the in-app community with useful updates about specific locations. “Just the way everything was, the ease and functionality, being able to log in, dispatch a driver, provide them all the information, and they can upload the documents” made the decision easy for Acosta, who said he’s always valued a “one-stop-shop” approach, whether in business or as a consumer. Shipping Teleporters has used the DAT load board since its inception, but since choosing Trucker Path Command as its TMS software, Acosta has started to also rely on Trucker Path’s own TruckLoads board -- access to it is included in Command’s monthly fee. He’s also found great value in the system’s document management and scanning capabilities, through which drivers scan and upload paperwork, receipts and anything else that’s needed in the office. <img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2022/11/Portal-300x152.png" alt="Rather than having to physically get the paperwork out of his trucks every day, or having his drivers text sometimes poor-quality images of the paperwork, Acosta and his operators now have access to intuitive tools for the purpose of sharing documents, stored for easy access all in one place."> “Before everything was digitized, I was heading down to my truck lot to get paperwork for the drivers, putting proofs of delivery in there for them to get signed,” Acosta said. “Every single day after their load assignments, I would pick up paperwork from their trucks.” Now, he said, the drivers upload the paperwork for him to create invoices within the system, and with its integration with his QuickBooks, he’s able to automatically send invoices either direct to customers or to the factoring company he uses, Factoring Express. When using the load board and negotiating with brokers, Acosta said another valuable tool is a rate calculator that allows him to input all the relevant information to see what he needs to make on a load for it to meet his profit expectations. Command has also been helpful for his drivers, he added. Once he books a load through the software, he can dispatch his drivers by sending the load directly to their phones, and the drivers can use the Trucker Path app’s routing, or Acosta can route the drivers through the app himself to make their jobs easier. I can pull up points of interest -- weigh stations, places to eat and park, fuel stations” -- to help drivers find the best deal on fuel and more, he said. With crowdsourced fuel pricing information from the more than 1 million driver users of the Trucker Path app, managers using Command can send “the route that has the perfect fuel optimization to fuel up, tell them when and where,” said Tom Wulf, senior vice president of sales and strategic partnerships for Trucker Path. <img src="https://truckerpath.com/uploads/2022/11/Truck-Water-Tower-300x221.png" alt="While the company's primary focus is dry van freight, Acosta keeps the fleet's options open with a flatbed trailer, shown here hooked to the company's 2012 Freightliner Cascadia, and a walking floor trailer."> With future growth in mind, Acosta believes Command will be an invaluable tool as he looks to grow his fleet, integrating in one system a variety of management tools -- from finding and booking a load to dispatching the driver and sending the driver route information, having the fleet’s Motive ELDs integrated into Trucker Path to track hours of service and location information for customers that want load updates, the document-management functions already described... The list goes on. Financial benefits are already apparent, he believes. The company grossed $106,000 from its launch in May of 2021 through the end of the year with two trucks (the third was purchased last December). This year so far, it's pulled in $275,000 in revenue, on pace to pass $330,000 by the end of the year. “It manages the rest of your operation,” Wulf said of Command. “It is a complete, robust system, and it can scale. If you’re a small fleet or owner-operator and you start growing, which is the goal in many cases, you don’t have to switch -- it can scale right with you.” Wulf added that the price point, given the combination of features, “is designed to make this affordable to even the playing field” for owner-operators and small fleets. Acosta agreed, saying that just having a subscription to multiple load boards prior to purchasing Trucker Path Command was more expensive than the monthly subscription. A Command subscription starts at $99 a month, which includes one Operator (manager) license and two Diamond-level Trucker Path driver app subscriptions, which are $29.99 a month if purchased by a driver. An additional Operator seat adds $50 to the monthly cost, and additional driver seats cost an extra $30. Discounts are also available once you surpass 10 drivers. “For everything that [Trucker Path] offers, I can’t believe how affordable the software is,” Acosta said.

Nov 16, 2022

Trucker Path Now Offers Geotab ELD and Telematics Solutions ELD and telematics capabilities are the latest additions to Trucker Path’s comprehensive ‘business in a box’ of trucking solutions PHOENIX – November 8, 2022 – Trucker Path, the most comprehensive and most used mobile app for North American truckers, today announced the addition of Geotab ELD and telematics technologies to its growing suite of products and services. “We are excited to be adding ELD and telematics capabilities from Geotab to our ever-expanding set of offerings at Trucker Path,” said Chris Oliver, CMO. “With a growing combination of strategically aligned and integrated products, we now offer a comprehensive set of solutions that includes all the essential technologies and services trucking companies need for successful, profitable operations.” Geotab has once again been ranked the #1 commercial telematics vendor worldwide by ABI Research and continues to be recognized for their innovative technology and solutions. The company currently has over 3 million devices in operation and processes more than 55 billion data points per day. Branded as Trucker Path ELD Powered by Geotab, the solution’s ELD technology provides hours of service and DVIR compliance while the telematics adds vehicle utilization, performance and health assessments along with a wealth of other telematics-driven capabilities. The new offering is available in conjunction with other well-known services from Trucker Path, including: ● The Trucker Path app relied upon by over a million drivers throughout North America ● TruckLoads, a digital freight exchange that connects drivers, carriers and brokers ● COMMAND™, an Operations & Driver Relationship (ODR) platform that provides small to mid-size fleets with TMS technologies ● DISPATCH, a full-service dispatch service designed specifically for small carriers and owner-operators “With this new, affordable offering, Trucker Path customers can get everything they need to run their trucking company all in one place,” added Oliver. “Our “business-in-a-box" approach now includes regulatory compliance, load sourcing, operations management, truck navigation, parking availability, weigh station statuses, dock insights, fuel savings, document scanning, customer invoicing, factoring and even a Dispatch service that combines it all to handle all the back-office work for owner operators and small fleets.” Carriers and fleet operators can visit <a href="www.truckerpath.com/eld">www.truckerpath.com/eld</a> to learn more about Trucker Path ELD Powered by Geotab. About Geotab Geotab is advancing security, connecting commercial vehicles to the cloud and providing data-driven analytics to help customers better manage their fleets. Geotab’s open platform and Marketplace, offering hundreds of third-party solution options, allows both small and large businesses to automate operations by integrating vehicle data with their other data assets. As an IoT hub, the in-vehicle device provides additional functionality through IOX Add-Ons. Processing billions of data points a day, Geotab leverages data analytics and machine learning to help customers improve productivity, optimize fleets through the reduction of fuel consumption, enhance driver safety, and achieve strong compliance to regulatory changes. Geotab’s products are represented and sold worldwide through Authorized Geotab Resellers. To learn more, please visit <a href="www.geotab.com">www.geotab.com</a> and follow us <a href="www.geotab.com">@GEOTAB</a> and on LinkedIn. About Trucker Path Phoenix-based Trucker Path is the provider of a wide range of truck driver-centric mobility products. Its Trucker Path app is currently in use by over 1 million professional truck drivers. Offering best-in-class navigation with truck optimized routing, the Trucker Path app also provides access to vital up-to-date information about truck stops, real-time available parking, fuel prices, weigh station status, and truck scales and wash locations. The company also offers TruckLoads, a digital freight exchange that connects drivers, carriers and brokers; COMMAND™, the industry’s first and only Operations & Driver Relationship (ODR) platform that provides small to mid-size fleets with the necessary driver and TMS technologies to successfully run a fleet; and DISPATCH, a full-service dispatch service designed specifically to serve the back-office needs of small carriers and owner-operators. For more information, visit <a href="www.truckerpath.com. ">www.truckerpath.com.</a> Media Contact: Susan Fall LaunchIt Public Relations <a href="tel:8584901050">858-490-1050</a> <a href="mailto:susan@launchitpr.com">susan@launchitpr.com</a>

Nov 10, 2022

Trucker Path Solutions Earn Platinum and Gold Awards for Excellence PHOENIX – <a href= "https://truckerpath.com/">Trucker Path</a> has received four 2022 TITAN Business Awards from <a href= "https://iaaawards.org/">International Awards Associate (IAA)</a>, acknowledging its achievements in several categories and industry segments, according to a news release. For the 2022 TITAN Business Awards, Trucker Path was named: <ul> <li>Platinum Winner for the Trucker Path Driver App in the category of Products & Services, Logistics </li> <li>Gold Winner for the Trucker Path Driver App in the category of Products & Services, Transportation </li> <li>Gold Winner for Trucker Path COMMAND in the category of Business Technology Solutions, Operation Management Solution </li> <li>Gold Winner for Trucker Path COMMAND in the category of Business Technology Solutions, Supply Chain Management Solution </li> </ul> Trucker Path was chosen for recognition from among more than 1,000 nominated entries from more than 55 countries, the news release stated. Award winners were selected by 27 jurors from 15 countries. The competition used a blind judging process, under which jurors assess an entry entirely on its individual merits, without being compared side-by-side with other technologies. “It is very gratifying to be acknowledged for our achievements with these four 2022 TITAN Business Awards,” Chris Oliver, CMO at Trucker Path, said. “This recognition for excellence validates how the Trucker Path app and our COMMAND Operations & Driver Relationship (ODR) platform provide drivers, and small and mid-size fleets with the tools and services they need to succeed.” The Trucker Path app provides real-truck mapping and navigation to over 1 million drivers in North America. Trucker Path COMMAND, launched in March 2022, is a full-scale, advanced transportation management system that fully integrates with the Trucker Path app, providing operational efficiencies and unparalleled synchronization between the back-office and drivers. “The TITAN Business Awards’ primary goal is to acknowledge the achievements of entrepreneurs and organizations globally,” according to the news release. “The competition does not differentiate between small or big players in the market, and honors excellence impartially on the level playing field they have created. Only those who qualify can become honorary TITANs.” The competition was organized and hosted by the International Awards Associate and opened submissions to entrepreneurs, small and medium businesses and large organizations alike. The chance to participate was offered equally to all available industries in the market, and it did not discriminate between private or public, and for-profit or non-profit entities. “Despite this being the second season for this competitive year, we received a staggering number of entries, all of which demonstrated remarkable qualities of excellence,” Thomas Brandt, spokesperson of IAA, said. “It is particularly motivating to see so many parties still actively engaging in excellent practices in their businesses. It really does come through clearly from their submissions.”

Nov 01, 2022

Where brokers and carriers can find common ground Trucker Path enables brokers to get loads in front of 1 million-plus monthly app users Brokers have thousands of loads that must be moved each year, and finding the capacity to fill such a large amount requires as much exposure as possible. The problem is that reaching a vast number of qualified carriers in one place isn’t easy, especially in ever-shifting market conditions. If you are an employer in the trucking industry, driver safety ought to be your top priority. Every time your drivers climb into one of your fleet vehicles, they risk their physical wellbeing and even their lives, as well as that of other drivers and pedestrians. Navigating the current spot market has become tricky for carriers over the last several months. Readily available capacity has pushed the pricing power dial in favor of shippers, making load procurement in preferred lanes with fair rates more challenging to secure. However, paying for and searching through multiple load boards to find the best loads strains already pinched operating budgets. It also eats up precious time that could be spent moving freight. <a href= "https://truckerpath.com/">TruckerPath</a> bridges the gap between brokers and carriers. Over 1,000 brokers post loads on the fastest-growing load board, <a href= "https://truckerpath.com/truckloads/free-load-board/">TruckLoads,</a> to grow their networks and get in front of the 1 million active drivers and owner-operators that make up the Trucker Path community. Owner-operators can view, negotiate and secure loads from trusted brokers in one place with TruckLoads, which is available via the Trucker Path app or on the various app stores. Brokers can post thousands of loads in minutes via multiple integration options, including application programming interface (API),file transfer protocol (FTP),electronic data interchange (EDI),email or choose from several other options. “The current freight market is very challenging for both carriers and brokers,” said Chris Oliver, chief marketing officer at Trucker Path. “Enabling brokers to increase the visibility of their loads and making it easy for Trucker Path users to secure them provides value to everyone, including consumers of the freight being moved.” Traditionally, carriers and brokers engage in back-and-forth calls to discuss load details, which can often be frustrating for all involved. With Trucker Path, carriers receive all of the necessary load information upfront when they secure a load, allowing them to quickly get moving and saving everybody time. After a load is procured, it is automatically sent to the Trucker Path app, where drivers can then access all the insight needed to get the load from the origin to the destination safely, efficiently and comfortably. The Trucker Path driver app provides access to mapping and navigation tools, as well as providing other essential knowledge along routes, including: <ul> <li>Real-time, predictive parking availability at more than 20,000 truck stops.</li> <li>Weigh station status and queue times.</li> <li>Shipping dock ratings, reviews, photos, amenities, detention reporting and navigation showing exactly where trucks enter/exit the facility.</li> <li>Fuel prices at thousands of locations, updated multiple times daily.</li> <li>Ratings, reviews, photos and listings of over 300,000 trucker-centric points of interest, including rest areas, fuel locations, truck washes and scales, shipping facilities, repair shops, restaurants, hotels and more.</li> </ul> The traditional process of paperwork submission has long caused headaches for drivers and brokers alike. Exchanging important documents can bring what was a smooth procurement and delivery process to a grinding halt. Many ways of submitting those documents cause a number of problems, including being unsearchable due to empty or indiscernible subject lines, becoming buried in an email chain or never even getting attached to an email at all. With Trucker Path, once a load has been delivered, drivers can quickly scan and upload all of the applicable paperwork for the job — a streamlined and organized way to provide brokers with what they need to process payments. The result is both parties getting paid and quickly moving on to their next load. “TruckLoads is another example of how Trucker Path builds technology with the driver in mind, and brokers see the value in this when posting their freight with us,” Oliver said. “The simplified procurement and streamlined communication processes simplify the freight movement process and minimize operational headaches for everyone involved.” Trucker Path’s TruckLoads board provides a seamless load posting, securing, delivering and completion experience that increases efficiency and productivity for both the broker and carrier. <a href= "https://truckerpath.com/truckloads/free-load-board/">To learn more about TruckerPath and its load board being used by a vast network of brokers and carriers, click here.</a>

Oct 29, 2022

How Truck Route Optimization Can Improve Your Fleet’s Productivity and Driver Safety Truck drivers provide an essential service around the world. They are the ones that hit the road for several hours at a time, even days, to transport critical goods that consumers need, from medicine to food and clothing. Yet, life on the road is not easy. It can be a lonely life, rife with risk and quite gruelling. The nature of the job requires drivers to be mentally and physically strong and capable of driving and being attentive for many miles without falling asleep behind the wheel. A person needs a lot of stamina to stay awake after driving for several hours at a time, which can be pretty taxing While the job certainly has its bonuses and benefits, the fact remains that being a truck driver means facing specific challenges unique to the trucking industry. If you are an employer in the trucking industry, driver safety ought to be your top priority. Every time your drivers climb into one of your fleet vehicles, they risk their physical wellbeing and even their lives, as well as that of other drivers and pedestrians. According to the <a href= "https://www-fars.nhtsa.dot.gov/Main/index.aspx">US Department of Transportation's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)</a>, large trucks accounted for 8.9% of the vehicles in fatal crashes in 2020, with 4,842 large trucks involved in fatal crashes. The good news for the industry is that means 91% of the vehicles involved in fatal crashes were not large trucks. Nevertheless, with grim statistics like these, ensuring the safety of your drivers is a pertinent responsibility that your organization cannot afford to ignore. Not only is it in the best interests of your driver's wellbeing, but it is also important for the profitability and sustainability of your trucking company. Route planning software enables you to improve your truck driver safety while also improving efficiency and productivity. Challenges truck drivers face. Truck drivers spend most of their time on the road travelling from state to state, city to city, and people often don't appreciate how challenging this can be. Truck parking is continuously ranked as one of truck drivers' main challenges. Struggling to find available truck parking can create dangerous situations for drivers, forcing them to drive beyond their available HOS time in search of a suitable place to park. Paying overnight fees or wasting fuel getting to a truck stop to spend the night is not ideal for drivers, and with traditional truck and rest stops filling up quickly, truckers often have no other option but to park in potentially dangerous locations. Similarly, finding other amenities, such as diners and rest stops, grab a bite to eat, or rehydrate, can be a challenge - especially when driving through a place you are unfamiliar with. Dehydration, in particular, poses a problem for truck drivers. When dehydrated, our brain function becomes reserved, leading to issues that impact mental clarity, reaction time, muscle function, and even our mood. Dehydration also affects blood volume causing headaches and dizziness. Proper hydration is vital for driver health and safety, so it is crucial to plan routes ahead of time. Route planning software like Trucker Path can improve efficiency and productivity while, more importantly, keeping drivers safe. How can Trucker Path improve truck driver safety? Trucker Path began its life as a truck-based navigation similar to many others, using GPS systems to find and plan trucking routes; however, thanks to its community of drivers, the app is consistently updated via millions of crowdsourced contributions that help drivers avoid dangerous travel situations and find suitable stops that meet their needs. Today, Trucker Path is the most relied upon real-truck navigation and mapping app in the trucking industry, with over 1 million monthly active users (MAUs). Built and engineered specifically for the truck driver, Trucker Path prioritizes the safety, comfort and wellbeing of drivers. Trucker Path's real-truck navigation recommends routes to avoid low overpasses, sharp turns, poor roads, and other factors to make the driver's journey safer. The Trucker Path app features all the key places for drivers to stop nationwide, along with ratings and reviews from their fellow truckers. They appreciate the straightforward, informative access to all the points of interest they need and the ability to filter the ones that matter to them most. These include: <ul> <li>Parking</li> <li>Weigh Stations</li> <li>Fuel Stops</li> <li>Truck Washes</li> <li>Truck Stops</li> <li>Rest Areas</li> <li>Truck Scales</li> <li>Repair Shops</li> <li>Restaurants</li> <li>Hotels</li> <li>And much more.</li> </ul> With Trucker Path, drivers can be in control of their journey by planning their route ahead of time or adjusting during their journey. How can Trucker Path improve fleet productivity? One of the biggest challenges of driving a truck on busy roads, especially in urban areas, is finding a parking place. Drivers can easily waste an <a href= "https://talkbusiness.net/2021/06/truck-parking-shortage-worsens-new-study-notes-systems-issues/"> hour a day </a> looking for available parking, wasting time and eating into their available HOS. But with the Trucker Path app, they easily find available parking instead of driving around looking for space, saving valuable time and ensuring driver safety. Fuel expenses are always a drain on profitability, especially with diesel prices and inflation at record levels. When you equip your drivers with Trucker Path, fleet managers can optimize their fuel spending and enjoy cost savings. The process could not be more straightforward. Simply enter the truck's MPG and beginning tank volume in the operator portal. Trucker Path identifies your driver's pre-determined fuel stops and fill levels, ensuring you're always purchasing the cheapest fuel available along the route. Trucker Path for Fleets. Improved routing efficiency improves every function of your trucking operation, including driver safety. If you're a trucking fleet company looking to equip your drivers with truck-specific navigation, fuel optimization, available parking, and much more, all in an app customized with your branding, Trucker Path For Fleets is the solution for you. You and your drivers will appreciate the safety and productivity benefits Trucker Path provides. Fleet owners can visit our <a href= "https://truckerpath.com/fleet-app/">website</a> for more information on how to offer the Trucker Path app to their drivers.

Oct 12, 2022

Trucker Path and SASid Partner to Offer Reduced Rate Insurance App users now have easy access to affordable health and life coverage PHOENIX – September 21, 2022 – Trucker Path, the most comprehensive and most used mobile app for North American truckers, and Smart and Simple Insurance Development, a nationally licensed insurance agency, today announced a partnership that makes getting reduced rate health and life insurance easier than ever for Trucker Path’s community of users “Our partnership with SASid is another way that Trucker Path is focusing on making the lives of the nation’s truck drivers easier,” said Chris Oliver, CMO at Trucker Path. “These new insurance and health service offerings for Trucker Path app users continue our commitment to looking at things from a driver’s perspective and finding new ways to help enhance their quality of life.” Through its partnership with SASid, Trucker Path is offering app users access to a <a href= "https://www.smartandsimple.com/partners/trucker-path/"> range of insurance options</a> at reduced rates. The programs from major insurance carriers include Short Term Health, Major Medical, Accident, Dental, Vision, Telehealth, Prescription Drugs and Life Insurance. Support is available through a call center dedicated to Trucker Path users. Those participating in any of the health plans receive a free drug discount card. Users receive the first two months of Telehealth service free of charge. Using a smartphone, tablet or computer, participants can easily attend appointments with a health care practitioner, a significant benefit for truck drivers who are often on the road and away from home for long periods of time. “As truck drivers continue to support our economy, having the ideal health, life and other types of insurance at an affordable price is essential,” said Greg Hellmich, vice president of insurance at SASid. “In addition to offering Trucker Path users a complete line of products and services, we will provide access to efficient, user-friendly tools so they can build insurance plans that are specific to their needs. We are pleased to partner with Trucker Path and make highly affordable insurance available for their community of truck drivers.” Drivers can visit <a href= "https://www.smartandsimple.com/partners/trucker-path/">https://www.smartandsimple.com/partners/trucker-path/</a> to learn more and sign up for the free Telehealth offer. About SASid, Inc. Smart and Simple Insurance Development (SASid) is a nationally licensed and recognized insurance agency and the provider of proprietary insurance marketing and administration software. Founded in 1999 by brothers Shannon Kennedy (President) and Shawn Kennedy (Vice President),for over 20 years SASid has made a name for itself helping over four million people access and enroll in health insurance plans. Today, its innovative, efficient, user-friendly tools help insurance company, broker and association partners provide obtainable and affordable insurance through enrollment portals. About Trucker Path Phoenix-based Trucker Path is the provider of a wide range of truck driver-centric mobility products. Its Trucker Path app is currently in use by over 1 million professional truck drivers. Offering best-in-class navigation with truck optimized routing, the Trucker Path app also provides access to vital up-to-date information about truck stops, real-time available parking, fuel prices, weigh station status, and truck scales and wash locations. The company also offers TruckLoads, a digital freight exchange that connects drivers, carriers and brokers; COMMAND™, the industry’s first and only Operations & Driver Relationship (ODR) platform that provides small to mid-size fleets with the necessary driver and TMS technologies to successfully run a fleet; and DISPATCH, a full-service dispatch service designed specifically to serve the back-office needs of small carriers and owner-operators. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.truckerpath.com">www.truckerpath.com</a>. Media Contact: Susan Fall LaunchIt Public Relations <a href="tel:8584901050">858-490-1050</a> <a href="mailto:susan@launchitpr.com">susan@launchitpr.com</a>

Sep 22, 2022

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Sep 21, 2022

Trucker Path Offers First Load Free Free Trucker Path DISPATCH service offering to help drivers navigate today’s tough market conditions Trucker Path, the most comprehensive and most used mobile app for North American truckers, is offering First Load Free for its DISPATCH™ personalized dispatch service. Trucker Path’s US-based dispatchers help drivers source and negotiate loads, handle check calls, monitor HOS and compliance while the Trucker Path app provides the safest and most efficient truck-specific route, including best fueling and parking options. Drivers can also scan all trip docs to their assigned dispatcher in order to speed up the payment process and keep all paperwork in an organized digital location. Rate Per Mile for loads sourced and negotiated by Trucker Path DISPATCH were as much as 26% higher than the national average in August 2022. “We know it’s a challenging market right now and finding the right loads is far more difficult than it has been for quite a while,” said Chris Oliver, CMO at Trucker Path. “The personalized approach of DISPATCH lets drivers determine their lane and commodity preferences, and then we find the loads they want to haul at high paying rates. We’re offering the First Load Free program because we want drivers to understand the overall value of using a dispatching service offered by a company that does so much more than merely telling them where to go and what to haul.” “We are helping drivers establish strong relationships with brokers and shippers,” continued Oliver. “These relationships are so important not only in a down market like we are currently experiencing but they are vital for long-term growth and sustainability.” To get started with Trucker Path DISPATCH, drivers simply submit their Motor Carrier Authority, Certificate of Insurance and W-9 tax forms, sign a Service Level Agreement and begin sharing their load and lane preferences with their personal dispatcher. After the First Load Free the only cost to drivers is a 6% fee per booked load thereafter – a fee that is typically more than covered by the higher paying negotiated rate. For more information go to <a href="https://www.truckerpathdispatch.com/">https://www.truckerpathdispatch.com/</a>.

Sep 07, 2022