About EZ Loader TMS
EZ Loader TMS is a cloud-based Transportation Management System tailored for the freight brokerage and 3PL. Our easy-to-use interface is complimented by an arsenal of features that boost efficiency, automate daily tasks and increase user visibility. We are more than just a TMS, our powerful built-ins include a CRM, Customer Portal and LTL Portal. These built-in features give your customers access to sticky technology and our CRM allows your team to take prospects through the complete sales cycle. You can rely on our back end automation to take loads of work off your plate by automating your accounting process and leaving you more time to service your clients and grow your business.
EZ Loader TMS Beginnings
EZ Loader TMS begin in 2013 when former freight brokerage (Logistics Made Simple) owners (Brendon Wilson & Steven Smith) contracted a development team to build out a TMS for their brokerage. Handling all forms of domestic transportation, their focus was on full truckload, LTL and expedite markets. As they begin to grow, they started to search for the right management technology for their brokerage and found that many options were overpriced, outdated, and were built by tech companies who did not understand the industry. They begin developing EZ Loader TMS around their team incorporating all facets of the business including sales, operations and accounting.
As the TMS was developed, our team quickly saw the potential of the of the system. In 2017, EZ Loader TMS was separated as its own business and Michael Pair was brought in to do extensive needs analysis in the brokerage. This needs analysis led to the development of our core automation and an interface redesign which makes our TMS one of the most user friendly on the market. Once these updates were complete, LMS growth skyrocketed as they grew from 20 to 55 million in sales revenue over a three-year period. Brendon and Steven have since sold Logistics Made Simple and taken EZ Loader TMS to the market.
The goal of EZ Loader TMS is to provide a full-service management system that will allow you to grow and build your business. By automating tasks and speeding up daily process by introducing digital advantages, EZ Loader TMS will go to work for you by streamlining your operations. EZ Loader TMS is extremely easy to implement and includes full team training, so that you and your team can transition quickly and benefit instantly. Our model is built to scale with affordable options for new brokerages all the way up to full enterprise packages including API and EDI integrations. Many systems will claim they are “Built by Freight Brokers”, but EZ Loader TMS was not only built inside a growing brokerage but proven in the field.
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Leadership Team
EZ Loader’s leadership team combines industry knowledge from logistics, software design, customer relations and retention. We also have a team of developers behind the scenes managing daily operations and constantly improving EZ Loader TMS.
Brendon Wilson
Co-Founder
Steven Smith
Co-Founder
Michael Pair
Co-Founder
Brad Clark
Director of Sales
Chris Whatley
Customer Success Manager
Lee McKinney
Director of Development
Brendon Wilson
Co-Founder
UTC Graduate and Chattanooga entrepreneur, Brendon Wilson joined the logistics scene in 2008 as the former co-owner of Logistics Made Simple, a freight brokerage out of Chattanooga, TN. With a background in sales, Brendon started LMS with Steven Smith and was able to grow the business to over 100 employees across two branches. Brendon’s logistics experience is rooted in flatbed and full truckload freight as he expanded the business to include LTL, intermodal, expedite and other modes of transportation. Brendon is still instrumental in building EZ Loader’s partnerships and is passionate about helping other brokerages achieve their goals.
Steven Smith
Co-Founder
Steven Smith, entrepreneur and former co-owner of Logistics Made Simple, met Brendon Wilson at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga while playing on the same collegiate golf team. Before starting LMS in 2008, Steven’s first sales experience was selling copiers at RJ Young where he quickly found success. Steven’s sales ability translated all too well and alongside of Brendon, they were able to grow the brokerage to over 55 million in sales revenue. The grind never stops for Steven, you will still catch him making sales calls to prospective clients.
Michael Pair
Co-Founder
Graduated from Auburn in 2010, Michael’s background is in graphic design and IT. Known here as the architect, Michael designs and implements new features into EZ Loader TMS. Michael joined EZL in 2017 and was able to spend 2.5 years working from inside a brokerage doing extensive sales and operations needs-analysis. Along with valued customer feedback, this knowledge still drives future features and designs. Michael is constantly brainstorming new updates to make sure EZ Loader TMS stays ahead of the game.
Brad Clark
Director of Sales
A former freight broker and brokerage sales manager, Brad Clark joined the EZ Loader team in 2019. Starting as an LTL Rep, Brad spent numerous years in both operations and accounting before becoming a Sales Manager at LMS. Although he is rooted deep in sales, Brad was the head of the LTL Division and this experience was very instrumental in creating our LTL Platform. With over seven years of LTL experience, Brad is considered the resident LTL guru and is constantly helping customers manage LTL shipping and carrier relations through EZ Loader’s partnership networks.
Chris Whatley
Customer Success Manager
An Auburn graduate and former freight broker, Chris Whatley joined the EZ Loader TMS team in 2018 and leads our training and support team. Before beginning his career at EZ Loader, Chris spent several years at a freight brokerage utilizing EZ Loader TMS and built up his book of business from the ground up. Chris is an expert in the TMS and will make sure our clients know the system inside out. He is also knowledgeable in both accounting and QuickBooks to make sure your sync experience is seamless.