Internet Truckstop News

Many of you know that Internet Truckstop has retired our Classic 2.0, two weeks ago. With Classic 3.0 and Truckstop.com being pushed more for users and the Classic 2.0 users trying to get used to how to work the new interfaces there has been some bugs reported that needed to be addressed and fixed.

First off we have had a few folks asking for certain types of equipment to be added into our database. Now we offer, DA (Drive Away), DDE (Double Drop) and SDE (Step Deck Extendable).

Our trainers helping users that were new to Classic 3.0 and Truckstop.com, noticed that users were jumping back and forth between both sites. While posting in one site then looking at results in both, there were discrepancies between the results on the sites. A bug was reported and is now being answered, so this is for users that are going to both sites, we have now fixed the site to have the same results when searching for loads and trucks.

Here in Idaho we know how harsh and crazy the weather can be, specially during the winter months. We had received a bug report from a user that was using Internet Explorer (note: Internet Truckstop supports Firefox over Internet Explorer, if you are using our site and things are a little odd, please use the Firefox download and use that interface with Truckstop.com or Classic 3.0), and when they were checking the details page for load routes the weather was getting cut off at the bottom. They were only able to see half the information that they were needing. We have fixed that bug and now users still using Internet Explorer will now see the weather side by side. 

Lastly, users who were updating a post for any reason noticed it read “Post” instead of “Update”, this has been fixed so that it doesn’t look like users are posting the same thing twice. If you’re one for resolutions, instead of trying to lose weight or quit smoking or biting your nails, try choosing a word that will impact your everday. This year’s word for us is “GROWTH”, we are here to help grow your company. Everyone here at Internet Truckstop would like to wish you a Happy New Year! 2012 the year for growth!

WOW, all I can say is the first few days of December have been CRAZY here at Internet Truckstop. But never the less do we have some changes that most of you have probably noticed already. Our development team has been working their fingers to the bone working on changes that our customers (you guys) have asked to change, so without further ado here are a few…

First off is something fairly little but it holds a lot of big power, customers can now click on “Terms & Conditions” and they will have a pop-up of the Terms & Conditions.

We also had people asking for “Visiload” to be part of Classic 3.0. For those who are new users, “Visiload” is a carrier tool. When a carrier is searching for loads, what this tool does is show physically on a map where the loads are going and is colored coordinated by when the load was posted.

Lastly, on truckstop.com we incorporated in a “Log out” button when we launched the site. Then when Classic 3.0 was launched, there wasn’t a log out button but there was enough need from our customers that we incorporated that as well. While we are discussing Classic 3.0 another change has been made. A few weeks ago when we launched the new site, we were requiring customers to have additional tools to be able to use the site, that has now since passed. If you like Classic 3.0 and prefer to use it over truckstop.com you can without any extra charges!

Yes, it’s Monday again, but with this Monday brings a great positive for the trucking world. We are showing that in our MDI (Market Demand Index) and Market Trends that numbers are up.

The ITS Market Demand Index (MDI) increased 4% to 11.48 from 11.01 the previous week.

Load availability increased 5% compared to the previous week.  Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, California, Georgia, Arkansas, Indiana, Oregon, and North Carolina were the hot regions (regions with the most load availability).

Here is just a little glance to our reports, you can follow this link: www.trans4cast.com to log in and read the full version.

We have some pretty exciting updates for www.truckstop.com! Here are just a few of whats going to be updated today.

AUTOMATCH

This is one handy little tool.  Automatch will now find results based off of the Starting City, State and TOE. If a result has  a starting city, state and destination city, state that is within the radius of your posted load or truck, the result will be bold.

PRINT INVOICE

Truckstop customers will now have a link to view and print their next invoice at the bottom of the billing tab on www.truckstop.com. It will separate each individual charge they will be billed for. You will also have the ability to make a payment.

REFRESH UPDATE

Constant refreshing or searching in a short time period will now cause a pop-up explaining that you are searching to quickly and need to slow down.

These are just a few of the new features coming to www.truckstop.com. We strongly encourage you to use our “live chat” or call customer service 800-203-2540 option 3.

The ITS Market Demand Index (MDI) decreased 5% to11.01 from 11.6 the previous week. On a good note though, Truck availability increased 2% compared to the previous week. Texas, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida, Illinois, Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, and North Carolina had the most truck availability. Washington DC, Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Delaware, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and North Dakota had the least truck availability.

The overall outlook for trucking remains weak. Volumes continue to follow seasonal patterns, but the increase in December should be less pronounced than usual. Tight capacity and cost increases continue to keep rates mostly flat, with a slight downward trend. To see the full Trans4Cast news update click the image below and as always go to www.truckstop.com for more information on our company!

• Once a load or truck has been viewed in the search results, the text will turn red, making it easier to see!
• You will be able to minimize numerous details pages and continue working on the site or even compare multiple details pages to each other at once.
• NOW TRUCKS and NOW LOADS Dist column is now clickable to take you to a practical map!

Log into our website www.truckstop.com and check out all the newest features and products we have to offer!

We have some great new additions added onto truckstop.com as of last night! Now Trucks is now on the board. Also, Map Search is now available for Truck searching! We also have an online chat support now!

Map Search feature is now available for load searching
Quick Search feature is also available for load searching
Our AutoMatch DIST column is now linkable to show the practical trucking miles

We deploy new enhancements every two weeks, so watch for them!

As most of you know, we have a Classic version of ITS.  It is in our customers best interest that everyone uses truckstop.com to make the most out of their business.  Therefore, as of December 15, Classic will no longer be available.   We are so excited to offer the largest internet based load board in the industry and want all of our customers to benefit from all we have to offer.  Give us a call for help navigating through and playing with so many new enhancements that Classic was unable to offer.  Don’t miss out! ENJOY!