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Let's say you did take it back. What does the broker or shipper do then when it is in your yard?
They ask when they can have their machine and I say anytime now there's this little matter of detention + extra mileage + storage. Payment may or may not involve C.O.D., but it will ALWAYS involve a new rate confirmation.Let's say you did take it back. What does the broker or shipper do then when it is in your yard?
I've offered this option to brokers/consignees on 6 occasions that I can recall. Twice we got unloaded really quickly after the driver started to re-secure, once we (me actually) waited 7 hours, and three times we stored it and they were happy to have us do it because it was the cheapest option.
I would really like to get into the warehousing side of this business.
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And what if your yard is 3 days away? Do you say the same thing only say you'll put it in storage?
We are in the enviable position of always delivering close to home so I don't have that problem. However, I don't think I would let them know it's in storage. I think I might let them believe I have a yard nearby.And what if your yard is 3 days away? Do you say the same thing only say you'll put it in storage?