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LoadSmart Company Culture
LoadSmart Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
LoadSmart's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
A-Office Culture
BCEO Rating
C+Compensation
C+Manager
C+LoadSmart CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Ricardo Salgado
71 /100
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Diversity at LoadSmart
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
5
LoadSmart employees are 5% more likely to recommend LoadSmart as a great place to work
| 43% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at LoadSmart
Working at LoadSmart is rated below average by 19 employees, across various culture dimensions. LoadSmart employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Outlook have the most room for improvement, putting LoadSmart’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at LoadSmart was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at LoadSmart
C
Overall Company Culture at LoadSmart is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
LoadSmart ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterLoadSmart Employee Reviews
Out of 18 LoadSmart employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping LoadSmart improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 75% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 25% |
Positive Reviews From LoadSmart Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?They REALLY care. Care about me, about my happiness, about my life, about my work.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Equity via stock options. But we need a secondary market to make them truly valuable.
- What did you like most about the interview process?Doing the interview in person is much better than over VC.
Constructive Feedback From LoadSmart Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Standard overpriced and not great benefits.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Being present at our HQ.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Focus on adding value for our customers vs. internal politics.
LoadSmart Company Information
LoadSmart Company Overview
LoadSmart helps shippers move their freight fast and carriers keep trucks full.
LoadSmart Mission, Vision & Values
LoadSmart Mission & Values
Move more with less
| Headquarter | 39 Wooster street, Third Floor New York City, NY 10013 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | loadsmart.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2014 |
| Tel | (212) 203-3001 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | jobs.lever.co/loadsmart |
| Social Sites |
LoadSmart Competitors
LoadSmart competitors include A.P. Moller - Maersk, Transfix, DSV, and Omni-ID. LoadSmart ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how LoadSmart compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
LoadSmart Employees
19 employees at LoadSmart have reviewed LoadSmart across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 19 LoadSmart employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at LoadSmart are generally satisfied with their total compensation at LoadSmart, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at LoadSmart are generally satisfied with their team. 19 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at LoadSmart are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at LoadSmart believe the environment at LoadSmart is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at LoadSmart is extremely fast. About 25% of the employees at LoadSmart work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at LoadSmart are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining LoadSmart - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
LoadSmart KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of LoadSmart's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 LoadSmart employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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LoadSmart CEO & Leadership
LoadSmart CEO - Ricardo Salgado
71 /100
LoadSmart’s CEO Ricardo Salgado started in this role in 2014. Ricardo’s approval rate is just above average, putting Ricardo in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Ricardo Salgado is well regarded by employees for the Professional Development LoadSmart offers, and ranks among the Top 15% of CEOs by employees in that category. Ricardo is most liked by Male employees. When compared to LoadSmart’s competitors, Ricardo Salgado ranks just above DSV’s CEO Marcin Dupa. With Ricardo’s leadership, LoadSmart employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and Office Culture. Ricardo was rated slightly below average for Meetings.
LoadSmart Leadership
The LoadSmart Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Ricardo Salgado, Vice President of Operations Erik Malin, and Vice President of Product Management Hunter Yaw
Ricardo Salgado CEO / President
I’m passionate about technology, innovation and improving the world. Loadsmart is revolutionizing transportation... read more
Erik Malin Vice President of Operations
Erik Malin serves as the Vice President of Operations of Loadsmart. Erik started at Loadsmart in April of 2018. Erik... read more
Hunter Yaw Vice President of Product Management
Hunter Yaw serves as the Vice President of Product Management of Loadsmart. Hunter started at Loadsmart in July of 2018.... read more
Felipe Capella Co-founder, Chief Product Officer
Felipe Capella serves as the Co-founder, Chief Product Officer of Loadsmart. Felipe started at Loadsmart in July of... read more
Tim Evans Senior Vice President Of Sales
Tim Evans serves as the Senior Vice President Of Sales of LoadSmart.
Dallas Flanagan VP of Finance
Dallas Flanagan serves as the VP of Finance of LoadSmart.
Terry Ladisheff Chief Revenue Officer
Terry Ladisheff serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of LoadSmart.
Michael Needleman VP of Finance
Michael Needleman serves as the VP of Finance of LoadSmart.
Jim Nicholson VP, Carrier Sales and Operations
Jim Nicholson serves as the VP, Carrier Sales and Operations of LoadSmart.
Diversity & Inclusion at LoadSmart
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at LoadSmart across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
LoadSmart Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
LoadSmart PTO
LoadSmart PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
LoadSmart Careers
LoadSmart Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, LoadSmart applied for 10 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 90% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
10
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 90% Granted (9 out of 10)
- 10% Denied (1 out of 10)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 10)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 10)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let LoadSmart Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in LoadSmart on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 75% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 25% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 75% | |
|---|---|---|
Other | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding LoadSmart
What is LoadSmart address?
LoadSmart location is at 39 Wooster street, Third Floor
Who is the CEO of LoadSmart?
LoadSmart CEO is Ricardo Salgado, their score by employees is 71
What is LoadSmart eNPS?
The eNPS for LoadSmart is 5
Who are LoadSmart competitors?
LoadSmart main competitors are A.P. Moller - Maersk, Transfix, DSV, Omni-ID
What are the benefits at LoadSmart?
LoadSmart perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, Maternity / Paternity Leave, 401K / Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Free Food, Company Social Outings, Work From Home Policy & Unique Office Space
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