LoadCaptain® - Load Optimization Software

Horizon Services Group
Rick A. Kessler

By Rick A. Kessler, President CEO, Horizon Services Group

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Ship Less. Save More. Empty space on pallets and in containers is lost money. LoadCaptain® creates optimal load patterns for trucks, trailers, intermodal containers and pallets.

Optimized loading plans are displayed using full-color, 3-D graphics, as well as, detailed loading instructions are available for printing. LoadCaptain® allows you to load boxes, drums and cylinders in single or mixed quantities. Import your own product catalogue containing dimensions and weights of your items to speed the load optimization process.

Save Time & Money Loading Products

Lower shipping costs per unit by loading more cargo per container, trailer or pallet. Ship fewer loads using more efficient loading patterns. Eliminate costs associated with damaged cargo. Optimize load plans for single package type and mixed product loads. Generate detailed loading instructions for refrigerated cargo.

New Load Plans in Seconds, Not Hours

Import your product catalogue with weight and dimensions and watch LoadCaptain® optimize your load right on the screen. Reduce training time with automated truck loading and planning.

Stay Safe & Legal

Avoid fines and costly delays caused by overweight or unbalanced loads. LoadCaptain® uses the U.S. Bridge Formula for safe, legal and balanced trailer loads. Information is displayed in U.S. or metric weights for domestic or international containers. Summary reports provide individual load plans for each truck, trailer, or container.

To purchase LoadCaptain®, or for more information, email us or call toll free 1(866) 268-2157.

Rick A. Kessler

Author Information - Rick A. Kessler

President CEO

Rick A. Kessler is the president and chief executive officer for Horizon Services Group.

Mr. Kessler is responsible for the operations of “Order to Cash” services, sales & marketing, and information technology. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Kessler was the Director of Information Technology for CSX Lines. In this strategic position, he set the direction for CSX Lines' cutting edge technologies. Rick first joined the CSX corporate family with Sea-Land in March of 1996, where he handled multiple positions within the Information Technology organization. Mr. Kessler holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of South Dakota and an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business

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