Having trouble finding LTL freight for return trip Greensboro/Charlotte to Georgia

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by Invicta, Sep 15, 2014.

  1. Invicta

    Invicta Bobtail Member

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    My employer runs a hydroponic farm and I deliver produce to NC three times a week. He wants me to find him some return business to help cover fuel costs, but I've had a hell of a time finding LTL freight for him. Most ltl seems to be one time runs through brokers. I need to find him something consistent otherwise the extra insurance to pull someone else's products eats up any profit.
    Anyone have advice on how to go about finding something like this?

    I deally the freight should be produce to maintain food safety.
    Pick up needs to be along the I 85 corridor.

    There has got to be people out there that need ltl produce delivered to the Georgia state farmers market for example.

    Thanks
     
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  3. White Dog

    White Dog Road Train Member

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    Why limit to just produce? There is plenty of other refrigerated or dry product that won't contaminate your trailer.

    Why limit to LTL? Grab a full load if you have to...it also pays.

    Your criteria is too limiting; that is your problem. Most dispatchers first search for freight in a "50 mile radius" on the boards for an empty truck...but if nothings hitting...they expand to a 100 mile radius. It is basically the same scenario---no luck with LTL produce...expand!
     
  4. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    I guess my question here, is why is your employer requiring you, the driver, to find these loads? Wouldn't it be much more productive for him sitting in his office to use the office computer and even the phone if needed? What am I missing here?
     
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