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Warehouse activity held steady in March, but momentum is starting to soften. The Opendock Weighted Warehouse Index came in just under 105, flat month over month following February’s rebound. While activity remains above the 100 baseline, the slowdown compared to last spring points to a cooling freight environment. After a period of elevated throughput, the market appears to be normalizing, with less acceleration in inbound volume than we saw this time last year. For operations teams, this creates a different kind of window. With demand still above baseline but less volatile, there is an opportunity to tighten scheduling, optimize capacity, and prepare for potential shifts in volume in the months ahead. #SupplyChain #Logistics #Warehousing #MarketUpdate #Opendock

We’re excited to announce that Loadsmart will be at the 10th Annual American Supply Chain Summit on April 27–28, Dallas, TX! 🤠 As a proud Gold Sponsor, we’re looking forward to connecting with industry leaders and sharing how companies are transforming their logistics with smarter, connected solutions. 🚀 Stop by #Booth33 to see how Loadsmart helps you: ✅ Automate freight quoting, booking, and execution ✅ Access real-time pricing & guaranteed capacity ✅ Gain end-to-end visibility and tracking across shipments ✅ Optimize modes and reduce freight spend with data-driven insights ✅ Streamline transportation with ShipperGuide TMS + AI-powered intelligence ✅ Eliminate scheduling bottlenecks and improve warehouse efficiency with Opendock dock scheduling (cut manual coordination and scale operations seamlessly) Tina Queen Jill Prangnell Chris Sargent and Brian Schneider will be there to show how Loadsmart connects transportation + warehouse operations - helping you move more with less, from dock to delivery. 💡Whether you're dealing with rate volatility, limited visibility, or inefficient dock scheduling, we’d love to show you how Loadsmart can simplify and scale your operations. If you’ll be there, let’s connect! See you in Dallas🤠

Excited to share that Tyler Walton will be attending the 2026 Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) Convention! 🙂 As one of the most important events for cold chain warehouse operators and executives, this is a great opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and explore how technology is transforming warehouse operations. At Loadsmart, we’re especially excited to talk about how Opendock is helping cold chain facilities:🚀 ✅ Eliminate manual scheduling (calls, emails, spreadsheets) ✅ Reduce congestion and detention at the dock ✅ Improve carrier coordination and on-time performance ✅ Gain real-time visibility into appointments and warehouse activity ✅ Scale operations efficiently during peak volume In an environment where precision, timing, and visibility are critical, having the right dock scheduling solution can make a measurable impact on performance and profitability. If you’re attending, connect with Tyler Walton to learn how Opendock is helping warehouses run smarter, faster, and more efficiently. See you in Scottsdale 👋

Loadsmart is proud to be named a Transport Topics 2026 Top Freight Brokerage Firm — ranking among the 100 largest brokers in North America. We've built something different: a brokerage backed by technology that actually works for shippers. Real-time visibility. Smarter procurement. Capacity you can count on. And a team that treats your freight like it matters, because it does. Proud of everyone who made this possible: our customers, carriers, and the Loadsmart team. Moving freight in 2026? We'd love to show you how we do it differently ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q04cZ5zW0 See the full list: https://hubs.li/Q04cZbNP0 #Loadsmart #FreightBrokerage #Logistics #TransportTopics

🌟 Loadie Spotlight: Marcela Vieira | Senior Software Engineer Six years, multiple teams, and one incredible growth journey: Marcela's story at Loadsmart shows what's possible when curiosity meets opportunity. 🚀 Based in southeastern Brazil, Marcela joined Loadsmart fresh out of college, diving into integrations work that gave her a strong foundation in Python, API design, and microservices. Since then, she's expanded her horizons across SaaS products and internal services, continuously evolving as an engineer. What keeps her inspired? The people. "It's fascinating to collaborate with people from all over the world to solve problems. I've met many curious, intelligent, and humble makers who have been big examples to me." We asked Marcela what advice she'd give to engineers just starting out: 💬 "Don't fear change, trust your team, and always keep the needs of customers and those working on the floor in mind when building a solution." When she's not helping keep the economy moving, you'll find Marcela learning new languages, traveling the world, or getting lost in a cozy book. 📚✈️ That blend of adaptability, empathy, and a builder's mindset is exactly what it means to be a Loadie. 💚 #WomenInTech #SoftwareEngineering #Engineering

🎓 Loadsmart is heading to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign! 🚀 We're excited to continue our campus recruiting expansion with a visit to U of I on April 23rd! If you're a student or recent grad with a passion for sales and logistics, we'd love to meet you. We're looking for future Loadies to join us as: 📌 Account Sales Representatives 📌 Carrier Procurement Representatives Come learn about our industry-leading training programs and what it's like to build a sales career in freight tech. 📄 Pro tip: Bring your resume (paper or digital), because our team will be conducting on-site screenings! This is your chance to make a great first impression and fast-track your way into the process. Come say hi to our team: Sarah Siroky, Claire Jolcover, CSP, and Trenton Cintron. They can't wait to connect with you! 👋 See you on campus! 🔶🔷 #CampusRecruiting #SalesCareers #UniversityOfIllinois #Logistics #FreightTech #HiringNow 

📗 Understanding LTL Freight: A Strategic Guide for Shippers is here! Struggling with freight classifications, accessorial charges, and fragmented carrier pricing? This free eBook breaks down the complexity of less-than-truckload shipping and gives transportation teams a clear framework to reduce costs, improve visibility, and build a more reliable LTL program. Inside this free resource, you'll discover: 📢 What LTL freight really means (classes, NMFC codes, and packaging essentials)  🌟 How LTL compares to FTL, and when to use each  📈 The technology powering modern LTL execution  🤝 How to secure the best freight quotes and evaluate total landed cost  💡 How to choose the right carriers and build a resilient LTL strategy Whether your focus is cutting freight spend, improving service, or moving from reactive to data-driven shipping decisions, this guide is for you. 👉 Get your free copy here: https://lnkd.in/gp6DNe8x #SupplyChain #Logistics #Transportation #LTL #Freight #TransportTech

March was an eventful month in the Chicago office! 🚀 We’re excited to welcome our newest hire class to Loadsmart: 16 talented Account Sales Reps and Carrier Procurement Reps, part of a global group of 45 new hires! This marks our largest class since our 2021 growth surge, and it’s a clear sign that we’re continuing to scale with top talent. Their drive and potential are exactly what fuels our mission to keep innovating and disrupting the logistics industry. And we’re not slowing down! We’re still hiring Account Sales Reps to join us onsite in Chicago. Interested? Check out opportunities here: www.loadsmart.com/careers #Hiring #Logistics #SupplyChain #ChicagoJobs #SalesCareers #Growth

We’re excited to announce that Loadsmart will be at the 10th Annual American Supply Chain Summit on April 27–28, Dallas, TX! 🤠 As a proud Gold Sponsor, we’re looking forward to connecting with industry leaders and sharing how companies are transforming their logistics with smarter, connected solutions. 🚀 Stop by #Booth33 to see how Loadsmart helps you: ✅ Automate freight quoting, booking, and execution ✅ Access real-time pricing & guaranteed capacity ✅ Gain end-to-end visibility and tracking across shipments ✅ Optimize modes and reduce freight spend with data-driven insights ✅ Streamline transportation with ShipperGuide TMS + AI-powered intelligence ✅ Eliminate scheduling bottlenecks and improve warehouse efficiency with Opendock dock scheduling (cut manual coordination and scale operations seamlessly) Tina Queen Jill Prangnell Chris Sargent and Brian Schneider will be there to show how Loadsmart connects transportation + warehouse operations - helping you move more with less, from dock to delivery. 💡Whether you're dealing with rate volatility, limited visibility, or inefficient dock scheduling, we’d love to show you how Loadsmart can simplify and scale your operations. If you’ll be there, let’s connect! See you in Dallas🤠

🇧🇷 Chegamos ao Brasil — e esse é só o começo. Na INTERMODAL South America 2026, a Loadsmart anuncia oficialmente o lançamento do Opendock no país. Para celebrar esse momento, nosso CEO Felipe Capella estará hoje, às 14h00, na Arena Intermodal, apresentando: Fila Zero: Como o Agendamento de Carga e Descarga Elimina o Maior Gargalo da Logística!🚛 Filas, falta de previsibilidade e tempo ocioso ainda fazem parte da rotina de muitos CDs no Brasil — mas essa realidade já está mudando. Nesta sessão, vamos abordar: ⚡ O custo oculto da falta de agendamento nas docas ⚡ Os impactos na eficiência operacional, no frete e no nível de serviço ⚡ Como a tecnologia já eliminou filas em milhares de operações no mundo Hoje, mais de 4 mil armazéns em 15 países já operam com mais controle, visibilidade e produtividade com o Opendock. Após a palestra, passe em nosso estande IL05 para uma demonstração ao vivo da nossa solução — e aproveite para degustar um café especial feito na hora com a gente.☕ Se a sua operação ainda convive com filas, essa conversa é para você. 😊