The Five Best Tools to Beat the Hard Times Carriers face multiple stresses in today's economic environment. Chronic driver shortage and retention problems continue unabated, and will worsen under the hours of service proposal that lingers in Washington. There is a ray of hope, however. From truck postings to load searches to electronic settlements on loads and beyond, carriers are using every strategy available to keep running in the black. Free Load Searches and Equipment Postings Robinson's real-time Web site for carriers is all about freight, equipment and ease of use.
Carriers can also conduct their own searches for loads that are close to their available equipment.
Carriers can search by ship date, paid vs. unpaid, carrier invoice number, or CHRW load number. In addition, future shipment opportunities from new contract business are listed here, along with a call for carriers who are interested in the business. Carriers simply click on the load number to get shipment details, contact names, phone and email. Free, unlimited equipment postings can be made here, too. Carriers can select specific or approximate origins and destinations in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico.