Brokers

[JBeck]

How do you find your loads? Cold calls to various businesses? Trial and error? What credit check service do you use?

[BanditsCousin]

Holy worthless post Apache :!:

[apache34]

*LMAO* Bandit over look it. My sister kids got on here playing around.

Im trying to start out as broker agent but no luck. Broker companys wanting me to have customers so they can get part of the money. Still looking on getting bonded. not sure right now what to do?

[LOAD IT]

If youre serious about brokering, you can be an agent for my company and I will provide you 5 companies/shippers to work daily.

[marcel27208]

ID like to get into brokering :D

[apache34]

I'm very interested in starting out as freight agent.

[Kintama]

Brokering is hit and miss, so don't expect any kind of financial security. The whole idea is to find companies that aren't working with 33 other brokerage's to move their loads. Calling, calling, calling, begging, and more calling is what this job entails. Are you a good salesman? It is very important in this line of work.

I would really equate this job to fishing, some days are great and others just completly suck.

[apache34]

I'm trying too start out as agent but. Brokers has a problem with answering my question. Does the freight agent gets paid one time if he get a contract for the broker? If theres three loads aweek and first one pays $1,000 freight agent gets $120 and $80 goes to the broker and $800 goes too the trucking company. so about the other two loads? Does broker get the hole $200 off the other two?

[LOAD IT]

I'm trying too start out as agent but. Brokers has a problem with answering my question. Does the freight agent gets paid one time if he get a contract for the broker? If theres three loads aweek and first one pays $1,000 freight agent gets $120 and $80 goes to the broker and $800 goes too the trucking company. so about the other two loads? Does broker get the hole $200 off the other two?

When you get a customer, you should work that customer, so each load you book, you get your percentage. The broker should not allow any of his other agents work the customer you found. They will but you will have to protect that customer. Also, if a broker wants you to sign a non-compete agreement. He plans to keep your customers after you leave. Dont sign with a broker that requires you to sign one of these clauses.

[apache34]

I'm trying too start out as agent but. Brokers has a problem with answering my question. Does the freight agent gets paid one time if he get a contract for the broker? If theres three loads aweek and first one pays $1,000 freight agent gets $120 and $80 goes to the broker and $800 goes too the trucking company. so about the other two loads? Does broker get the hole $200 off the other two?

When you get a customer, you should work that customer, so each load you book, you get your percentage. The broker should not allow any of his other agents work the customer you found. They will but you will have to protect that customer. Also, if a broker wants you to sign a non-compete agreement. He plans to keep your customers after you leave. Dont sign with a broker that requires you to sign one of these clauses.


Thanks for the info.

[Crash935]

Brokers get paid for each load they broker for their customers, if you have to go to another agent to get a truck loaded that broker gets the commission for that load. SOMETIMES, if you have a good repore with the other agent then might split the commission with you (most times not). A good agent knows how the game is played and isnt affraid to get more $$$ on loads that deserve it or move the numbers around so that the truck makes a little more $$$, ie, a little more for fuel surcharge or tolls so the company cant get ahold of it for their percentage.

[apache34]

Are their any brokers? That would take on new agent? Just starting out? I have about 400 leads and Im not going too waste my time calling them and just for broker take them from me. Like this one broker did last year.

[vagabund]

[quote="apache34"]Are their any brokers? That would take on new agent? Just starting out? I have about 400 leads and Im not going too waste my time calling them and just for broker take them from me. Like this one broker did last year.[/quote

We understand people who is new to industry, you can work and learn at the same time. Please contact me for more information.
Training is provided with small fee, but you start working immediately on the training, plus leads is provided.
Interesting?
Please contact me if you are interesting to grow in this field.

[vagabund]

There is so many Broker who ask to sign agreement with Independent Contractors ( Agents- terms there are using), but big different to be Independent Contractor .

Do you want be one of them?
You can have all freedom you need. Working for yourself right from your kitchen desk.

New to industry? You are willing to start and do not know where to start?
I know, so many of you try to be agent before, but all brokerage companies asking for customer database, contact list, experience, etc

Did you think about to get train for this job, and be hired on the same time? Of course not.

I provide one of the kind one to one training with immediately starting working in the freight industry.

I do not sell information, I train you on the job for small fee.

You learn from the best . I train people, and still moving the loads on day by day basis.
How many people can offer you to get trained and be in industry without asking for customer database . NONE .
I'll provide you with leads, you will work on your own.
Leads can not be keep it , but there is other opportunity that can be discussed on the go.

Think about keeping the customer ?

You representing company with reputation , once you leave do you really think they will work with you as starter? I don't think so.
They work with you , because you are good representative of the company, company have credit rating, company have reputation and also have very competitive pricing. Can you beat this?

Your customer is yours, and you work on your accounts, none of other agent touch them.

We have team, we do not fight over the accounts. There is so many company out there, they need move their freight.

Right directions in this business is long term relations.

Why would you leave great company, if they respect you, support you and pay you?

I know , there is so many different offers, and I'm aware of them.

I do not have nothing to say more then , please contact me and see by yourself.

I delivery the best service and best training for people out there, plus they start working same day .

[vagabund]

I'm trying too start out as agent but. Brokers has a problem with answering my question. Does the freight agent gets paid one time if he get a contract for the broker? If theres three loads aweek and first one pays $1,000 freight agent gets $120 and $80 goes to the broker and $800 goes too the trucking company. so about the other two loads? Does broker get the hole $200 off the other two?

No, you get paid for every load you broker .

[vagabund]

Are their any brokers? That would take on new agent? Just starting out? I have about 400 leads and Im not going too waste my time calling them and just for broker take them from me. Like this one broker did last year.

Go for it. Sign up with us . You will work on your accounts, no other agent will .

[apache34]

I have spent alot of money on these three phone lines and fax machine. I would like to start making money soon. How much do you charge? are you broker too? Where are you located? Thanks for the info.




There is so many Broker who ask to sign agreement with Independent Contractors ( Agents- terms there are using), but big different to be Independent Contractor .

Do you want be one of them?
You can have all freedom you need. Working for yourself right from your kitchen desk.

New to industry? You are willing to start and do not know where to start?
I know, so many of you try to be agent before, but all brokerage companies asking for customer database, contact list, experience, etc

Did you think about to get train for this job, and be hired on the same time? Of course not.

I provide one of the kind one to one training with immediately starting working in the freight industry.

I do not sell information, I train you on the job for small fee.

You learn from the best . I train people, and still moving the loads on day by day basis.
How many people can offer you to get trained and be in industry without asking for customer database . NONE .
I'll provide you with leads, you will work on your own.
Leads can not be keep it , but there is other opportunity that can be discussed on the go.

Think about keeping the customer ?

You representing company with reputation , once you leave do you really think they will work with you as starter? I don't think so.
They work with you , because you are good representative of the company, company have credit rating, company have reputation and also have very competitive pricing. Can you beat this?

Your customer is yours, and you work on your accounts, none of other agent touch them.

We have team, we do not fight over the accounts. There is so many company out there, they need move their freight.

Right directions in this business is long term relations.

Why would you leave great company, if they respect you, support you and pay you?

I know , there is so many different offers, and I'm aware of them.

I do not have nothing to say more then , please contact me and see by yourself.

I delivery the best service and best training for people out there, plus they start working same day .

[apache34]

Are you a broker or trucking company?



quote="LOAD IT"]I'm trying too start out as agent but. Brokers has a problem with answering my question. Does the freight agent gets paid one time if he get a contract for the broker? If theres three loads aweek and first one pays $1,000 freight agent gets $120 and $80 goes to the broker and $800 goes too the trucking company. so about the other two loads? Does broker get the hole $200 off the other two?

When you get a customer, you should work that customer, so each load you book, you get your percentage. The broker should not allow any of his other agents work the customer you found. They will but you will have to protect that customer. Also, if a broker wants you to sign a non-compete agreement. He plans to keep your customers after you leave. Dont sign with a broker that requires you to sign one of these clauses.[/quote]

[heavyhaulerss]

are not brokers one of the reasons why freight is so cheap???? just asking..

[jenetB]

Check out www.loadtraining.com - they have books & classes for brokering.

[pepe4158]

Hmmm just want to throw in IMO from a freoght carriers point of view who relies on you, 'brokers.'

Its not brokers themselves that are the problem, you provide me a valuable service, its you, 'unscrupulous brokers' who will lie cheat and do ANYTHINg just to get me to get me to p/u the load and get stuck with what you know was a crap load thats triple and quad brokered....where you guys just all wanted your cut...or a load that had no reason to be brokered cuz the shipper just wouldnt pay anything so you needed to tell him thats NOT a fair rate....but instead your hungry and looking for someone to sucker...me the carrier.
That usually isnt the case tho I think, usually its been brokered just too many times as the original shippe did pay a fair price, but the original broker was lazy or an idiot.

[heavyhaulerss]

it just dont seem right for someone who never sat behind a wheel of a truck to make money off of the hard work of other drivers. heres my problem with it . not only brokers ,but co's who will broker loads... lets say a steel co has 8 loads to go from point a to point b. now a co with only 4-5 trucks available will take all 8 & then broker what they cant move.wich lowers the rate for them brokered loads. i wish co's would say if you only have 4 trucks then you only get 4 loads i dont want my
dispatch
getting me aload that a neighbor carrier brokered to him because he cant move it cause he has no trucks. now i'm mostley talking about co's here. i haul a lot out of my area & a few places i haul will not allow a carrier to broker any loads. pepe, if you ever want to try flat bed. it pays well. i took a pay cut of 1,000 a week to be home every day. & it still pays 2,500 to the truck. as far as brokers who move freight that co's cant get moved & for a decent rate.. i have no problem.

[apache34]

I have driven over the road for bout 7.50 yrs. quit in 2004. Now thinking abut going back. But do like be frieght agent too start out. understand about crooked brokers and trucking companys I lost two accounts. Should have had lawyer fix me some paperwork before give those guys my info.




it just dont seem right for someone who never sat behind a wheel of a truck to make money off of the hard work of other drivers. heres my problem with it . not only brokers ,but co's who will broker loads... lets say a steel co has 8 loads to go from point a to point b. now a co with only 4-5 trucks available will take all 8 & then broker what they cant move.wich lowers the rate for them brokered loads. i wish co's would say if you only have 4 trucks then you only get 4 loads i dont want my
dispatch
getting me aload that a neighbor carrier brokered to him because he cant move it cause he has no trucks. now i'm mostley talking about co's here. i haul a lot out of my area & a few places i haul will not allow a carrier to broker any loads. pepe, if you ever want to try flat bed. it pays well. i took a pay cut of 1,000 a week to be home every day. & it still pays 2,500 to the truck. as far as brokers who move freight that co's cant get moved & for a decent rate.. i have no problem.

[ray and patty]

are not brokers one of the reasons why freight is so cheap???? just asking..

brokers try and get as much as they can for themselves so that means more for the truck dont it? most only get 10% of load. we spend hours and days on the phone and computer working it so we can find and put together loads for the driver. so why do we still hear the drivers complaining about brokers? we do what you cant or wont and expect to get paid for our work, just like you. kinda one sided from you guys. we cant help it if some loads dont pay well, we only post them, you dont have to take them.

ray n patty
point a to z.
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call if you need a load

[ray and patty]

it just dont seem right for someone who never sat behind a wheel of a truck to make money off of the hard work of other drivers. heres my problem with it . not only brokers ,but co's who will broker loads... lets say a steel co has 8 loads to go from point a to point b. now a co with only 4-5 trucks available will take all 8 & then broker what they cant move.wich lowers the rate for them brokered loads. i wish co's would say if you only have 4 trucks then you only get 4 loads i dont want my
dispatch
getting me aload that a neighbor carrier brokered to him because he cant move it cause he has no trucks. now i'm mostley talking about co's here. i haul a lot out of my area & a few places i haul will not allow a carrier to broker any loads. pepe, if you ever want to try flat bed. it pays well. i took a pay cut of 1,000 a week to be home every day. & it still pays 2,500 to the truck. as far as brokers who move freight that co's cant get moved & for a decent rate.. i have no problem.

we drove truck. myself since 83, my wife for about 4 yrs. we have family issues that keep us out of truck now. so now we broker. we try to get the best rate we can, but some shippers just dont want to come up on rate. but we still post it so they can see it want move at that rate. the sad thing is somebody will take it.

ray n patty

[Lngtaltxn]

A broker is just somebody who sees a flow of money between two parties and steps in ther middle to catch as much of somebody else money as they can.
I have been hauling a lot of round bales from e Tx to all around south Tx. Most are buying hay at $35. bale, and $35. bale to ship usually 34 bales. Now I make a average of app $350. load ( %73 of load) Now you do the math and tell me brokers that take $600 or more a load for 250 to 300 mile loads is only providing a fair service .

Lngtaltxn

[Collard Greens]

brokers try and get as much as they can for themselves so that means more for the truck dont it? most only get 10% of load. we spend hours and days on the phone and computer working it so we can find and put together loads for the driver. so why do we still hear the drivers complaining about brokers? we do what you cant or wont and expect to get paid for our work, just like you. kinda one sided from you guys. we cant help it if some loads dont pay well, we only post them, you dont have to take them.

ray n patty
point a to z.
501-728-3706
call if you need a load

The problem is there only a few 10% brokers left. The majority of these brokers are taking anywhere from 35 to 60 percent of loads. I don't see a problem with the ten percent brokers. Yes there are shippers out there who don't like to pay.

[LOAD IT]

brokers try and get as much as they can for themselves so that means more for the truck dont it? most only get 10% of load. we spend hours and days on the phone and computer working it so we can find and put together loads for the driver. so why do we still hear the drivers complaining about brokers? we do what you cant or wont and expect to get paid for our work, just like you. kinda one sided from you guys. we cant help it if some loads dont pay well, we only post them, you dont have to take them.

ray n patty
point a to z.
501-728-3706
call if you need a load

Ray n Patti, If a load doesnt pay well then dont post it. If your shipper wont negotiate, find another shipper. I have been a broker since 1999. I know the grind, been doing it 5.5 days a week for 10 years. When you post a cheap load, you are only looking out for your commission. However if you post a cheap load, ask the trucker what he wants then go back to the shipper and tell them what you need to cover the load they will pay. I have found that pleasing the trucker and the shipper pays off more in the long run than just getting that magical percentage on each load.

[GMAN]

Posting a load that you know is too cheap is the same as the guy who takes a load that he knows he cannot afford to haul simply because someone will take it if he doesn't. Both perpetuates the cheap freight rates. I won't book a load that either me or the truck cannot make a fair profit. There is one shipper who continues to send me loads to haul. I have hauled for them in the past but their rates have dropped too low to make a fair profit so I won't put them on my truck or help them find another to take them. They do continue to move their freight.