Getloaded Labs (R&D)

Today we launched version 4.3.2 of Getloaded, which included a few updates to the Dual-Leg search tool.

The first is the addition of texting to Dual-Leg search results – now if you are on the road and a rep is performing a Dual-Leg search for you, both the load for the first leg and any (or all) of the second leg loads can be sent to your phone.

The other update is a response to user comments regarding Dual-Leg search results.  We display all of the Dual-Leg matches in the search results, so as not to limit your ability to find loads.  However, sometimes the listed pickup date for the first leg load comes after the listed pickup date for the second leg load, and it was often difficult to identify those loads that had a mis-matched date.

Now when you conduct a Dual-Leg search all second legs that have a pickup date before the first leg will be grayed out.  You will still be able to view the details of those second leg by clicking on the contact number, but it will be easy to identify the mis-matched date loads at a glance.

We have more improvements to Dual-Leg search coming, but let us know what you think of these changes (or any other changes you’d like to see).

There is a lot of talk lately about the iPhone.  This is understandable as while it is a sleek, cool phone, it also opens up a new frontier for developers and users.  While you can’t seem to go anywhere without seeing someone on their iPhone, I’m curious to hear how many iPhones have made it into the cabs of trucking pros.  How many of you use them?  Do you find them a worthy tool to help you in your jobs/life as a driver?  If so, how do you use them?

If you don’t currently utilize our mobile site now is the time to start.  In a few days we are going to ’sneak’ out a revamped version.  Make sure to keep an eye on:

http://m.getloaded.com

Today we will be launching an ‘internal’ feature which will allow us to text load data to your cell phones.  It will be used internally by us at first so we can play with it a bit.  If you happen to call in later today or in the near future, once you find a load, ask the person helping to ‘text’ it to you so you can ‘Get Texted’.

If so, beginning next Wednesday, we’ll take care of it for you.

The latest release of Getloaded (4.0.3) will come out next Wednesday afternoon and include a feature where we will take your load search and perform a truck search with the same criteria to give you an idea of the competition in the area.

What do you think?

Google recently released ‘Lively’ which gives you 3D rooms to build and interact with.  Click on the Virtual Lab link at the top and if I’m there, come on in and chat.

We’ve been experimenting with an im ‘bot’ named Anita Load.  Basically, you can add her to your im buddy list and ask her to find loads for you.  She’s a bit finicky right now and is known to go offline if you don’t speak to her properly so I’m not ready to introduce her to the public but if anyone wants to try it out, shoot me your email and I’ll send you the details.

Recently, we’ve received a few requests to provide a better interface for iPhone users.  We’ve heard your suggestions and are diligently working on an iPhone prototype.  Keep an eye on the labs site over the next few weeks so you can be the first to try the beta when it ‘hits the streets’ on an iPhone near you!

Check it out:

http://www.truckingmix.com

Other than having pay amounts and removing loads when they are taken, give me ONE killer feature you would like to see within Getloaded.  Try to boil it down to one sentence.

The best one gets a GL t-shirt!

We will be adding two new features to our searching and posting pages to help type city names. The first will simply show a list of cities which match what you are typing so you can quickly pick the one you want and move on. The second feature will suggest city names in case the one you type is not found. Look for these soon!

It is my pleasure to introduce everyone to the latest technology developed by Getloaded.com - the Getloaded Remote Control(tm). This is an innovative new product that is sure to revolutionize the freight industry.

Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with this new product:

Getloaded Remote Control(tm)