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Originally Posted by clawHAMMER
So it's a good idea for a broker to establish good relationships with quality carriers with upstanding drivers and it's a win-win-win for everyone.
You are right on that. I know how I operate my truck, communication is key.
You don't yell, scream or bitch. I see these guys everyday, they give us all a bad name. If you think you are getting screwed, DON'T TAKE THE LOAD! And let the shipper or broker know why you are refusing the load. And do it in a respectful manner, even if they do not deserve it.
It takes time to establish yourself with brokers and shippers. If you do the job, you will reap the benefits. We have watched our per mile rates increase steadily. Sure, we get that one run that you would cringe at, but it still makes you a profit. And it gets you positioned to make that rate that just makes you smile, sometimes from the same broker. Imagine that?
There is money to be made out here, and every broker is not out to screw the O/O's. It just boils down to doing your job, and doing it in a timely and efficient manner. That means knowing the best and quickest routes, checking the weather, knowing your freight lanes and areas, etc...
And no cheap freight. I know that is hard to say right now, it is that time of the year. But there is some fool out there that took that .60 a mile load that I was offered the other day. If things are that bad, get out of trucking, because you are screwing all of us. Along with making yourself out to be an easy mark to be taken advantage of.
This is a business that just happens to entail driving a truck. Treat it as such, and you will prosper. Treat your brokers and shippers with respect and reap the benefits. You want to play Mr. Big Stuff, your going to get screwed. I know a few of those guys, and things aren't going very good for them right now. And they want to know my secret.
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