Issue link: https://read.dmtmag.com/i/132118
news and notes news and notes promote wet traction • Three sizes: 11R22.5 (16 PR), 11R24.5 (16 PR) – available now; and 315/80R22.5 (20 PR) – available later this year To learn more about Firestone-brand commercial truck tires, visit www. firestonetrucktires.com Rand McNally Launches Load Board Service for IntelliRoute® TND(TM) Owners Rand McNally recently announced a partnership with Getloaded, a popular webbased freight matching service, to provide an exclusive load board for owners of Rand McNally's IntelliRoute® TND(TM) truck GPS devices. The new service, available at a discount for TND(TM) users, will enable professional drivers to view freight available in their area for pickup, and post their truck availability. The new customized load board for Rand McNally now allows the more than 100,000 Rand McNally registered users to access the service via a link on the Rand McNally Dock(TM), the software used by TND(TM) owners to update their devices and secure additional services. All current and new TND(TM) owners will be able to take advantage of a 10-day free trial, and thereafter subscribe to unlimited service on getloaded.com for a discounted monthly fee. Once a driver activates the account, the service will enable searching for freight available in a particular area, or at a particular destination. Searches are returned with information such as "full load" (Full) or "less than truckload" (LTL) mileages, type of trailer required, and pay scale. Drivers will be able to post their availability for a load by trailer type, or by origin/destination. "Since launching our first TND(TM) device, we continue to seek partners who can supply solutions to everyday challenges in the trucking community," said Dave Muscatel, CEO of Rand McNally. "The new Rand McNally load- matching service, powered by Getloaded, allows drivers to find loads close-by or close to their destination, helping eliminate deadhead miles." Later this year, the custom site will be enabled directly from Rand McNally's Wi-Fi®-connected TND(TM) devices via the Truck Tools menu, meaning drivers will be able to quickly view loads in their area. (The user is responsible for all third party data charges associated with WiFi® transmission). When connected to the internet, users will be able to set up a profile from within their device, and loads will be displayed for that profile on the device. Drivers will be able to view loads available within a selected radius around the vehicle, or at the destination, choose a load, and then allow the device to route to the pickup and drop off location. In addition, drivers can post their vehicle as available. "We're all about making it easy and affordable to find loads and keep trucks full," said Fergus Caldicott, General Manager of Getloaded. "With a board powered by Getloaded, IntelliRoute® TND(TM) owners can get maximum value out of the technology they count on to help them turn a profit." In addition to the discounted custom site for IntelliRoute® TND(TM) owners, the partnership agreement includes the ability for Getloaded to sell the Rand McNally devices at www.getloaded.com. OO / Owner operator/ June 2013 / / 40 OO 0613 edit.indd 40 5/8/13 8:36 AM