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Well I'm glad you're willing to run. That's the first thing you need.
I've learned a few tricks with JB...
set your ETA as early as possible, before 10am is best.
when you get your load information, put the hammer down. Don't waste time in truck stops, just get there as soon as you possibly can. Most appointments are BS and they will take your load early. Ask your fleet manager if he/she can make your appointment earlier if you can be there earlier. But basically, if you have a window of 1400-2000 for delivery and you can be there by 1400, be there by 1400. The quicker you're empty, the quicker you're on to your next load.
Don't refuse any loads...I've gotten 3 shitty runs in a row followed by 1000+ mile runs. You'll get a good one eventually.
But honestly, if you're doing all that and still having problems making money, tell them you want a new fleet manager. JB has a lot to do with your fleet manager, and I think mine is pretty good.
Hope it works for you...
My etas are usually always before 8am. I never refused a load. Ever since I have been here I been gettin 200-300 mile runs. I have asked to go in early and 99% of the time they say no. Im always at a truck stop and not by choice either. 99% of the time Im 1 or more early for every appt. Hell today im 14 hours early.Well I'm glad you're willing to run. That's the first thing you need.
I've learned a few tricks with JB...
set your ETA as early as possible, before 10am is best.
when you get your load information, put the hammer down. Don't waste time in truck stops, just get there as soon as you possibly can. Most appointments are BS and they will take your load early. Ask your fleet manager if he/she can make your appointment earlier if you can be there earlier. But basically, if you have a window of 1400-2000 for delivery and you can be there by 1400, be there by 1400. The quicker you're empty, the quicker you're on to your next load.
Don't refuse any loads...I've gotten 3 shitty runs in a row followed by 1000+ mile runs. You'll get a good one eventually.
But honestly, if you're doing all that and still having problems making money, tell them you want a new fleet manager. JB has a lot to do with your fleet manager, and I think mine is pretty good.
Hope it works for you...