I suppose you could remind the broker before signing that if he slow-pays, or violates his end of the contract, you will be calling on his shipper, but usually if you need to do that, you either wont be dealing with that broker in the first place, or the veiled threat would have no real value.
I also am older and agree with your principles, Gman. I remember a time when I borrowed money from a good old man, and asked if he didnt want a signed note. His reply was "If your word is no good, your signature is not going to be any better". And I never forgot that. It is an honor to keep your word, and the peace and fulfillment you receive by doing it far exceeds a few short-term bucks you may gain by being sleazy.
Whats the worse case scenario of a man who keeps his word above making money? He goes to his grave with a few less dollars. Big Deal.
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If everyone was like this, we'd be driving for $2.50 a mile, living good, and re-investing the cash.