TQL Meets Truck Driver Demand For Mobile Apps With Launch Of New Carrier Dashboard
Cincinnati (February 29, 2012) — Total Quality Logistics (TQL) today released its TQL Carrier Dashboard to the trucking industry. Carrier Dashboard is a free mobile application for iPhone, iPad, and Android users.
The app provides an easy-to-view control panel where drivers can:
- Search for posted loads by equipment type, commodity, pick-up location, or date
- Set up alerts to instantly notify them when desired loads become available
- Easily contact TQL employees via phone or email
- View videos or industry news on TQL’s YouTube channel
- Stay connected with TQL on Facebook
“The Carrier Dashboard is a much more robust mobile application,” said Kerry Byrne, TQL Executive Vice President. “It now syncs with both the Freight Finder and Lane Watcher tools from our web site.”
TQL is the third-largest freight brokerage firm in the nation. TQL was the first brokerage company in the U.S. to roll out mobile freight finding apps to its network of carriers. The company continues to make significant technology investments to connect with its carrier base.
“Our technology spend this year will exceed $10 million,” stated TQL Executive Vice President Kerry Byrne. “Studies show that drivers prefer to use smartphones and tablets to stay connected and TQL will be there to provide them with the apps they need to be successful.”
To learn more about the application, visit www.tql.com/carriers.
TQL Carrier Dashboard is available at the Apple App Store or Android Marketplace.
ABOUT TOTAL QUALITY LOGISTICS (WWW.TQL.COM)
Total Quality Logistics is the nation's third largest freight brokerage firm with more than 1,800 employees in nine states. TQL is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, where the company was founded in 1997. TQL arranges full truckload transportation for more than 7,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada. It works with more than 50,000 carriers and moves more than 500,000 shipments annually. The company has built a reputation for its integrity, reliability, and unmatched customer service. TQL has earned “Top Workplace” honors at its Cincinnati, Chicago, and Tampa, Florida offices, and is committed to making a positive community impact in all of the cities in which it operates. To learn more about Total Quality Logistics, visit www.tql.com.
