--- title: Loadsmart Resource Center description: ... --- [![Loadsmart](https://content.loadsmart.com/hs-fs/hubfs/loadsmart%20logos/01_Loadsmart_Horizontal_Green_RGB.png?width=220&height=38&name=01_Loadsmart_Horizontal_Green_RGB.png "Loadsmart")](https://content.loadsmart.com/) [![Loadsmart](https://content.loadsmart.com/hs-fs/hubfs/loadsmart%20logos/01_Loadsmart_Horizontal_Green_RGB.png?width=220&height=38&name=01_Loadsmart_Horizontal_Green_RGB.png "Loadsmart")](https://content.loadsmart.com/) - [Home](https://content.loadsmart.com/) - [E-Books](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/ebook) - [Case Studies](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/case-study) - [Data Sheets](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/data-sheet) - [Videos](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/video) - [Articles](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/article) More results - [Home](https://content.loadsmart.com/) - [E-Books](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/ebook) - [Case Studies](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/case-study) - [Data Sheets](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/data-sheet) - [Videos](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/video) - [Articles](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/article) # **Welcome to the Loadsmart Resource Center** Your hub for all things Loadsmart – explore e-books, case studies, data sheets, news, articles, videos, and more. ![Group 1106-1](https://content.loadsmart.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%201106-1.png?width=1600&height=1223&name=Group%201106-1.png) ### Sign-up to be notified of new resources! ## E-Books [eBook: Leaders' Guide to Finding the Right Transportation Management System](https://lp.loadsmart.com/leaders-guide-to-finding-the-right-transportation-management-system-tms) ![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/TMS%20eBOOK%20Resources.jpg) #### eBook: Leaders' Guide to Finding the Right Transportation Management System The best logistics technology isn't one-size-fits-all. Here's how to choose the right platform and gain buy-in from leadership and your team to drive fast adoption. [Achieve Success with Our Freight Tech Checklist](https://lp.loadsmart.com/en/freight-tech-checklist) ![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/TMS%20Checklist%20-%20Resources.jpg) #### Achieve Success with Our Freight Tech Checklist Your guide to reviewing and choosing the right technology for your logistics needs. [Discover if You’re Ready for a Managed Transportation Partner](https://lp.loadsmart.com/en/managed-transportation-checklist) ![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/Is%20It%20Time%20for%20Managed%20Transportation%20-%20preview.png) #### Discover if You’re Ready for a Managed Transportation Partner Curious if a Managed Transportation partner could help optimize your logistics? This tool helps you assess critical areas: scalability, talent gaps, planning, analytics, and common misconceptions. [More E-Books](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/ebook) ## Case Studies [How Athletic Brewing Optimized Logistics and Cut Costs with ShipperGuide TMS and Opendock](https://blog.loadsmart.com/case-study-athletic-brewing) ![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/Athletic%20Brewing%20Case%20Study-1.png) #### How Athletic Brewing Optimized Logistics and Cut Costs with ShipperGuide TMS and Opendock Read the case study on how Athletic Brewing streamlined logistics and reduced costs using ShipperGuide TMS and Opendock. [Ralph Moyle Uses Opendock to Coordinate Up To 500 Weekly Appointments for Food and Beverage Clients](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/Ralph%20Moyle%20%3C%3E%20Opendock%20Case%20Study.pdf) ![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/250507%20%5BSOCIAL%20CASE%5D%20Raph%20Moyle%202.png) #### Ralph Moyle Uses Opendock to Coordinate Up To 500 Weekly Appointments for Food and Beverage Clients Warehousing and transportation provider for the food & beverage industry, Ralph Moyle, improved scheduling labor allocation by over 30% and manages up to 500 appointments per week with Opendock. [Scotts Miracle-Gro Transforms Logistics](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/%5BCASE%5D%20Scotts%20Miracle-Gro.pdf) ![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/Scotts%20Miracle-Gro.jpg) #### Scotts Miracle-Gro Transforms Logistics Scotts partnered with Loadsmart to adopt ShipperGuide TMS and Opendock, two of Loadsmart’s connected logistics technologies. [More Case Studies](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/case-study) ## Blog [Inside Sightline 2027: Our First Annual Event for Enterprise Shippers](https://blog.loadsmart.com/sightline-2027-for-enterprise-shippers) ![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/Sightline-2027-blog-cover-1140x720.png) [Events](https://blog.loadsmart.com/tag/events) Key Takeaways Our first Sightline brought 28 companies to our Chicago Headquarters. We rolled out Loadsmart AI and six AI agents for Enterprise Shippers. The day closed with an AI agent making a live... Sep 24, 2026 5 min read [Meet the AI Agent: Scheduling & Rescheduling](https://blog.loadsmart.com/scheduling-and-rescheduling) ![Scheduling & Rescheduling](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/Agent_%20Scheduling%20%20%26%20Re-scheduling.png) [Featured](https://blog.loadsmart.com/tag/featured) Key Takeaways Manual dock scheduling breaks down the moment a pickup slips. The agent books against carrier and facility availability. When a pickup slips, it rebooks and notifies the appointment... Aug 27, 2026 5 min read [Meet the AI Agent: Claims Processing](https://blog.loadsmart.com/freight-claims-processing) ![Claims Processing](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/Agent_%20Claims%20%20Processing.png) [Featured](https://blog.loadsmart.com/tag/featured) Key Takeaways Freight claims get abandoned because filing is slow and manual. The agent gathers documentation and validates each claim. It drafts the response for your approval before filing. Your... Aug 27, 2026 5 min read [More Posts](https://blog.loadsmart.com) ## Data Sheets [Logistics Technology Self-Assessment](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/%5BWORKSHEET%5D%20Logistics%20Technology%20Self-Assessment.pdf) ![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/250528%20%5BSOCIAL%5D%20Logistics%20Self%20Assessment.png) #### Logistics Technology Self-Assessment Use this self-assessment worksheet to identify the business problems and process bottlenecks limiting your logistics operation. [Must-Have TMS Features Checklist](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/%5BWORKSHEET%5D%20TMS%20Feature%20Checklist.pdf) ![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/250528%20%5BSOCIAL%5D%20TMS%20Feature%20Checklist.png) #### Must-Have TMS Features Checklist A checklist for logistics leaders with all the necessary features of a complete transportation management system (TMS). Figure out which features are a 'must-have' before implementing a new TMS! [ShipperGuide TMS](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/%5BONE%20PAGER%5D%20ShipperGuide%20Overview%20-%20Short%20Version.pdf) ![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/shipperguide%20tms.jpg) #### ShipperGuide TMS ShipperGuide by Loadsmart is a NextGenTMS has everything you need in a TMS, with none of the fluff you don't. [More Data Sheets](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/data-sheet) ## Videos [ShipperGuide for All Your Freight Modes](https://content.loadsmart.com/gic-testimonial-all-modes) ![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/gic-all%20freight%20modes.jpg) #### ShipperGuide for All Your Freight Modes [General Insulation Company Saved 18% on LTL](https://content.loadsmart.com/ltl-gic-testimonial) ![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/GIC%20-%20ltl%20savings.jpg) #### General Insulation Company Saved 18% on LTL [CarrierTMS by Loadsmart](https://content.loadsmart.com/carriertms) ![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/carriertms-video.jpg) #### CarrierTMS by Loadsmart [More Videos](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/video) ## Webinars [Build a Streamlined Flow for Your Drops and Pickups (Live Webinar)](https://webinars.loadsmart.com/drops-and-pickups) #### Build a Streamlined Flow for Your Drops and Pickups (Live Webinar) How to schedule the work that happens before a driver arrives. 30 minutes Upcoming Webinar [Get More from Your Yard with YMS](https://webinars.loadsmart.com/yms-adoption) #### Get More from Your Yard with YMS Your yard is the part of the operation nobody can see. 30 minutes Upcoming Webinar [Simplify Appointment Validation for Dock Scheduling](https://webinars.loadsmart.com/po-validation-options) #### Simplify Appointment Validation for Dock Scheduling Two ways to validate appointments, zero manual guesswork. 30 minutes Upcoming Webinar [More Webinars](https://webinars.loadsmart.com) ## Podcasts [Episode 4 of What's Up Dock? Podcast](https://blog.opendock.com/the-logistics-of-beer) #### Episode 4 of What's Up Dock? Podcast You’re sitting with a few friends on an early Friday evening having a well-deserved beer. While most of them reminisce over the creation and consumption of this delicious beverage, your mind wanders... [Episode 3 of What's Up Dock? Podcast](https://blog.opendock.com/you-cannot-win-and-thats-a-good-thing) #### Episode 3 of What's Up Dock? Podcast Logistics is like a sports referee: If you’re doing your job right, nobody will notice your good work. But when things go bad… [Episode 2 of What's Up Dock? Podcast](https://blog.opendock.com/how-technology-accelerates-logistics-solutions) #### Episode 2 of What's Up Dock? Podcast Consumer habits will not snap back to how they were pre-covid. So, why are some organizations clinging to outdated supply chain methods? [More Podcasts](https://blog.opendock.com/tag/podcast) ## Articles [Why Loadsmart is betting on growth while others play defense](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/why-loadsmart-is-betting-on-growth-while-others-play-defense) ![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/Geoff%20Kelley%20FreightWaves%20WTT.png) #### Why Loadsmart is betting on growth while others play defense Scaling a freight brokerage has never been an easy task, and current economic challenges have prompted many companies to take their focus away from growth and innovation. [The Hidden Costs of Inefficient Shipping Logistics (And How to Fix Them)](https://ratings.freightwaves.com/the-hidden-costs-of-inefficient-shipping-logistics-and-how-to-fix-them/) ![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/FreightWaves%202.png) #### The Hidden Costs of Inefficient Shipping Logistics (And How to Fix Them) Efficient shipping logistics is a financial necessity. When operations falter, revenue leaks from multiple directions: delayed shipments, detention fees, excessive administrative costs, and unhappy... [The Top 5 Challenges in Transport Logistics and How to Overcome Them](https://ratings.freightwaves.com/the-top-5-challenges-in-transport-logistics-and-how-to-overcome-them/) ![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/Top%205%20Challenges%20in%20Transport%20Logistics.png) #### The Top 5 Challenges in Transport Logistics and How to Overcome Them Efficient transport logistics is crucial for companies to maintain their competitive edge, especially in today’s volatile and evolving freight market. 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[Case Study](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/case-study) [Why Loadsmart is betting on growth while others play defense](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/why-loadsmart-is-betting-on-growth-while-others-play-defense) [![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/Geoff%20Kelley%20FreightWaves%20WTT.png)](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/why-loadsmart-is-betting-on-growth-while-others-play-defense) ### Why Loadsmart is betting on growth while others play defense Scaling a freight brokerage has never been an easy task, and current economic challenges have prompted many companies to take their focus away from growth and innovation. [Article](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/article) [Logistics Technology Self-Assessment](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/%5BWORKSHEET%5D%20Logistics%20Technology%20Self-Assessment.pdf) [![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/250528%20%5BSOCIAL%5D%20Logistics%20Self%20Assessment.png)](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/%5BWORKSHEET%5D%20Logistics%20Technology%20Self-Assessment.pdf) ### Logistics Technology Self-Assessment Use this self-assessment worksheet to identify the business problems and process bottlenecks limiting your logistics operation. [Data Sheet](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/data-sheet) [Must-Have TMS Features Checklist](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/%5BWORKSHEET%5D%20TMS%20Feature%20Checklist.pdf) [![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/250528%20%5BSOCIAL%5D%20TMS%20Feature%20Checklist.png)](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/%5BWORKSHEET%5D%20TMS%20Feature%20Checklist.pdf) ### Must-Have TMS Features Checklist A checklist for logistics leaders with all the necessary features of a complete transportation management system (TMS). Figure out which features are a 'must-have' before implementing a new TMS! [Data Sheet](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/data-sheet) [The Hidden Costs of Inefficient Shipping Logistics (And How to Fix Them)](https://ratings.freightwaves.com/the-hidden-costs-of-inefficient-shipping-logistics-and-how-to-fix-them/) [![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/FreightWaves%202.png)](https://ratings.freightwaves.com/the-hidden-costs-of-inefficient-shipping-logistics-and-how-to-fix-them/) ### The Hidden Costs of Inefficient Shipping Logistics (And How to Fix Them) Efficient shipping logistics is a financial necessity. When operations falter, revenue leaks from multiple directions: delayed shipments, detention fees, excessive administrative costs, and unhappy ... [Article](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/article) [The Top 5 Challenges in Transport Logistics and How to Overcome Them](https://ratings.freightwaves.com/the-top-5-challenges-in-transport-logistics-and-how-to-overcome-them/) [![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/Top%205%20Challenges%20in%20Transport%20Logistics.png)](https://ratings.freightwaves.com/the-top-5-challenges-in-transport-logistics-and-how-to-overcome-them/) ### The Top 5 Challenges in Transport Logistics and How to Overcome Them Efficient transport logistics is crucial for companies to maintain their competitive edge, especially in today’s volatile and evolving freight market. [Article](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/article) [eBook: Leaders' Guide to Finding the Right Transportation Management System](https://lp.loadsmart.com/leaders-guide-to-finding-the-right-transportation-management-system-tms) [![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/TMS%20eBOOK%20Resources.jpg)](https://lp.loadsmart.com/leaders-guide-to-finding-the-right-transportation-management-system-tms) ### eBook: Leaders' Guide to Finding the Right Transportation Management System The best logistics technology isn't one-size-fits-all. Here's how to choose the right platform and gain buy-in from leadership and your team to drive fast adoption. [eBook](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/ebook) [Ralph Moyle Uses Opendock to Coordinate Up To 500 Weekly Appointments for Food and Beverage Clients](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/Ralph%20Moyle%20%3C%3E%20Opendock%20Case%20Study.pdf) [![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/250507%20%5BSOCIAL%20CASE%5D%20Raph%20Moyle%202.png)](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/Ralph%20Moyle%20%3C%3E%20Opendock%20Case%20Study.pdf) ### Ralph Moyle Uses Opendock to Coordinate Up To 500 Weekly Appointments for Food and Beverage Clients Warehousing and transportation provider for the food & beverage industry, Ralph Moyle, improved scheduling labor allocation by over 30% and manages up to 500 appointments per week with Opendock. [Case Study](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/case-study) [Scotts Miracle-Gro Transforms Logistics](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/%5BCASE%5D%20Scotts%20Miracle-Gro.pdf) [![](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/Scotts%20Miracle-Gro.jpg)](https://content.loadsmart.com/hubfs/%5BCASE%5D%20Scotts%20Miracle-Gro.pdf) ### Scotts Miracle-Gro Transforms Logistics Scotts partnered with Loadsmart to adopt ShipperGuide TMS and Opendock, two of Loadsmart’s connected logistics technologies. [Case Study](https://content.loadsmart.com/tag/case-study) [1](https://content.loadsmart.com/page/1) [2](https://content.loadsmart.com/page/2) [3](https://content.loadsmart.com/page/3) [4](https://content.loadsmart.com/page/4) [5](https://content.loadsmart.com/page/5) #### About Loadsmart Loadsmart is on a mission to transform the future of freight. We combine cutting edge technology with deep industry expertise to fundamentally change how freight is priced, booked and shipped. 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