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Database of shippers and receivers in the U.S.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Konrad Po, Oct 28, 2014.

  1. Oct 28, 2014 #1
    Konrad Po

    Konrad Po Bobtail Member

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    Would you care to have full and updated online database of shippers and receivers with basic information, like address and phone?
     
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  3. Oct 28, 2014 #2
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    No selling or advertising allowed Konrad. Just so you know. May I ask what is the intent of your post ?
     
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  4. Oct 28, 2014 #3
    Konrad Po

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    Of course, no need to worry, Allow Me. I want to see whether people need such database or not. Asking for opinion, that's it.
     
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  5. Oct 28, 2014 #4
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    OK, fine. That would be a very big "bible" since so many shippers/receivers in the U.S.
     
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  7. Oct 28, 2014 #5
    Konrad Po

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    How would you use it?
     
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  8. Oct 28, 2014 #6
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I wouldn't need receivers info, just shippers since they pay my revenue. But, knowing a shipper's name address phone etc won't necessarily do me any good as an O/O. You can't just cold-call a shipper down the road from where you're emptying out and solicit a load. You need to go thru the "front door".
     
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  9. Oct 28, 2014 #7
    G/MAN

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    You can get what you need from Thomas Register. It lists all manufacturers in the U.S. They may also have information on Canadian and Mexican manufacturers. I don't recall if it lists the shipping manager, but it does give information on type of products manufactured. It has been a while since I have check their database. I also think there is another company that publishes a shipper database.
     
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  10. Oct 28, 2014 #8
    HDFatboy

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    I would use a database with info on companies we pick up or deliver to. It would prob have to be updated by drivers.

    Some things I would look for:

    - Directions if it is hard to get into or you need to use a side street
    - Facilities for drivers
    - How early you can arrive for appointments and if they allow you to take a 10 there
    - Lumpers
    - Average time it takes to load/unload
     
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