How to get loads?

Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by volvo1026, Mar 23, 2012.

  1. volvo1026

    volvo1026 Light Load Member

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    Hi, I am a independent contractor and am interested in becoming a car hauler with my own authority. I have my own truck, and am thinking abot purchasing a car carrier trailer. How do you guys get loads? Contracts with dealerships? Or load boards? Thanks to all who respond.:biggrin_25514:
     
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  3. Pullin2

    Pullin2 Crusty Canuck

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    Take a few minutes and read the other threads on this sub-forum. I believe many of your questions might be answered. You may also want to check out ###############.

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  4. AutoTransporterTx

    AutoTransporterTx Bobtail Member

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    be careful where you get your loads from
     
  5. AutoTransporterTx

    AutoTransporterTx Bobtail Member

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    some pay real good, others tell you they will pay this price but actually takes a cut off the top as a discount
     
  6. AutoTransporterTx

    AutoTransporterTx Bobtail Member

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    If you broker loads from united road they take like 10 % pwer vehicle
    if you choose to be paid by Comcheck for a brokered load
     
  7. eddy158k

    eddy158k Bobtail Member

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    Thru central dispatch or uship
     
  8. eddy158k

    eddy158k Bobtail Member

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    i can give you more info. call me 786-463-5576
     
  9. WillametTrans Industries

    WillametTrans Industries Bobtail Member

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    I use CentralDispatch and Uship as well. I have beat the pavement and handed out business cards, However no one has responded through these. Some of the dealerships that we've done loads via brokers have called us back wanting some one on one business. Seems to me the dealerships are only interested in working with you after they've seen your work.
     
  10. Pullin2

    Pullin2 Crusty Canuck

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    Prowl around the auctions. Adesea, Manheim, etc. Park there with your truck and stand right beside it. Have some cheap, photocopied rate sheet 'EXAMPLES ONLY' to hand out. Just an idea. Has worked before.
     
  11. Pullin2

    Pullin2 Crusty Canuck

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    Welcome to the forum WTI
     
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