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03/23/2026
We couldn't help but wonder if only we had in-house expertise...Well, it turns out we do!  With over 25 years behind the...
02/13/2026

We couldn't help but wonder if only we had in-house expertise...

Well, it turns out we do! With over 25 years behind the wheel, 20+ years navigating major retail TMS and WMS systems, and 20+ years collaborating with brokers from both the customer and carrier sides as well as our own brokerage and MC, we have a wealth of experience. Our extensive background includes countless years in administration and management, ERP development, analytics, and app building and coding.

For the past few months, we've been experimenting with and testing various TMS systems. However, none of them met our needs or aligned with our goals. More importantly, they didn't benefit our carriers or drivers. These systems also failed to bridge the gap between our MC, Brokerage, and Dispatch Services, offering no advantages to our customers, whether they are direct shippers, brokers, or carriers. Additionally, these systems came with costs that would ultimately be passed down to our customers. So, we decided to create our own solution—free of charge.

Attached, you'll find an early demonstration of our work on the Dispatching side of our operations. Carriers we service will be able to log in and access their own information and analytics. Have multiple drivers? No problem—you'll see all the details. This will be paired with a driver app, where drivers can view information on their assigned loads, upload shipping documents and pictures, which will automatically be tied to the corresponding load.

Drivers will also be able to upload fuel receipts through the app, with an added manual approval ensuring accuracy on the backend. These receipts will be assigned to a driver settlement that you can generate and send automatically at the end of the week. Need to request an advance? Drivers will be able to do that through the app, and it will be approved (by you personally) and assigned to their weekly settlement. You'll only need to handle the actual payment. Want to keep track of other expenses like insurance costs, equipment leases, or annual inspections and health card notifications? Absolutely. The sky is the limit.

This is just the beginning—a very small demonstration of what we are working on. Things will look and work very differently from what you see currently. The best part is that we're developing it in-house. This means that if you, as a carrier, or your drivers have suggestions for improvement, we can implement them.

That is customer service at its finest! Stay tuned!

This is something that is super important to us.Drivers, we know. Holidays, birthdays, special events and everything els...
12/13/2025

This is something that is super important to us.

Drivers, we know.

Holidays, birthdays, special events and everything else that you miss while out on the road providing for you and yours. We know.

We know what that feels like and know what you are going through in those moments.

Please reach out. Your fellow driver you met at the truck stop and shot the s**t with and now chat with daily. That one dispatcher you like (fairytales are real right?). Your company owner. We don't care. Just please reach out to somebody.

For you veterans, reach out to those fellow and especially younger drivers that call you for advice. If you haven't heard from them in awhile take a moment to make sure they're good. You never know what kind of impact this could make.

If this hits your screen and you don't have those people around you, reach out to us. Not for services but as friends. We can promise you'll be pulled into some pretty epic phone calls. We're all family over here whether your working with us or not. We dgaf, just send us that message so that we can make sure our drivers are able to signal you over the next time you need it. Better give us those blinkies!

For those that don't drive, the same goes for you! We're just a phone call or message away for everyone.

We know.

This time of year can be incredibly difficult for many. Mental health crises tend to increase during the holidays due to added stress, financial pressure, feelings of isolation, and the weight of expectations.

At 1:00AM on Thanksgiving weekend , one of our troopers encountered a situation where a person was experiencing a severe mental health crisis on a highway overpass. Thanks to quick action from the trooper and a passing motorist, the individual was safely pulled away from danger and connected with immediate care.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. You are not a burden. You are not alone.
📞 988 is available 24/7 for mental health support, su***de prevention, and crisis intervention.

As we move through the holiday season, check in on your friends, family, and coworkers. A simple conversation may be the lifeline someone needs.

Did we mention that we offer equipment leasing?Need a truck or trailer?  Even if we don't have it we have the connection...
12/08/2025

Did we mention that we offer equipment leasing?

Need a truck or trailer? Even if we don't have it we have the connections to point you in the right direction so that YOU can have it!

Let us know what you need and we'll steer you the right way so that your able to get rolling!

Craig, we know your going on vacation but please come home soon?  We're bored over here without you, we feel like we're ...
12/08/2025

Craig, we know your going on vacation but please come home soon? We're bored over here without you, we feel like we're on vacation ourselves and that's not how dispatchers should feel at all! 😂

L&R Transportation LLC, I don't think any of us are prepared for the new guy. Years of experience under Travis prior in all aspects of the industry. We're kinda scared he's going to be running the entire show once he gets started, Padawan surpasses the Master? He's hungry and we look forward to it though! That's over 20 years of combined experience in all corners of trucking!

This is going to be epic...

12/02/2025

We had the pleasure of speaking with a carrier today regarding dispatching services. They were all for it and ready to go until we started talking about pricing… The call was ended immediately afterwards. They didn’t want to pay for the service.

We offer a couple of different pricing options. We can do the bare minimum or all of it.

Our dispatchers are where the magic is, and we’re damn good at it! That truck is going to make way more than it has with previous dispatchers! If not then its FREE and we’ll go our separate ways!

We can do the bare minimum and just dispatch. This has its own pricing. You are responsible for everything else and often times there is a HUGE disconnect when it comes to paperwork and dispatching. In this instance, your success depends on you and how prompt YOU are!

We can also do all of it. Carrier packets, rate confirmations, factoring uploads, a personalized spreadsheet where you are able to track every parameter that you could think of. Fuel costs, mileage, pay? We cater to you. We have people dedicated to just this so that our dispatchers can do what they do best!

We know we charge a premium, but we also know we provide a service nobody else in this industry can replicate and that’s why. Your truck stays loaded, and at a great rate!

If you’re looking for a Jiffy L**e to rebuild your transmission with premium parts, we are not your people. If you’re able to spend money to make even more money, then yes. Please reach out.

We had the police knock on our door one day because a driver called in a welfare check.  He hadn't seen a rate confirmat...
12/01/2025

We had the police knock on our door one day because a driver called in a welfare check. He hadn't seen a rate confirmation or heard from us in like an hour and he thought that was unusual. Bro, can we get a break!?

The difference over here? We keep you loaded and at good rates!

11/27/2025

Proof is in the pudding!

We like to say our non CDL drivers will do 5k a week on average and well we think this speaks for itself!

This driver has done a total of 4 weeks on the road with us dispatching and look at that gross. A little over 20k! Let's break it down just a bit though!

One of these weeks the driver had a major breakdown! This happened on a Wednesday and the driver was out for an entire month. He still did over 3k that week though! Let that sink in...

He's been back out on the road thankfully, now we're sitting inside of the Thanksgiving week and he's at 5k for the week with about half of his trailer available on a short week! We aren't done yet so stay tuned!

4 weeks, a major breakdown and a short holiday week included and he's still at this number... I mean? 2+2=4

Wait though, do you see this spreadsheet? We hid some things for privacy but there is so much more than this. We're not just dispatching over here. We'll take care of everything. From dispatching to accounting, carrier packets, invoicing and factoring. You just have to drive.

Let's meet our rockstar Brittni!

Are you a driver but also have drivers? Do they send BOLs and then you have to park, save, login and then upload to factoring and submit? What about uploading rate confirmations to factoring? Do you have to stop at the end of the day and record everything? Not with us.

We do it all. Our dispatchers are focused on the boards for your drivers and that is it. Brittni handles the back end! Carrier packets, creating invoices, factoring uploads, data entry you name it!

A driver sent a BOL at 7am this morning and within minutes that BOL was entered into factoring, the carriers personal spreadsheet and folders that they have direct access to 24/7. Did we mention that load was booked days in advance and as soon as it was it was in their spreadsheet and the load created in factoring? Well, "It's Brittni, bitch." 😂

Now imagine once our custom TMS is ready...

With us your not just getting a dispatcher or a promise. Your getting real results and an entire team that works for you.

On a short week!Only the mediocre are at their best. 😎
11/25/2025

On a short week!
Only the mediocre are at their best. 😎

I mean...  We're kind of a big deal over here.  Are you ready to make the change to a real dispatching service?  Craig a...
11/22/2025

I mean... We're kind of a big deal over here. Are you ready to make the change to a real dispatching service? Craig as well as everyone over at L&R Transportation LLC, we appreciate you!

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