“The brokers make too much”

I was not specifically referring to your post. I agree with your logical thoughts.
I meant those who were so appalled by the byproducts of the same unregulated environment that they are in favor of. For instance, why regulate these aspects that suit them well e.g labor law, HOS, ability to acquire authority (wanting it to be stricter) while not regulating other aspects that they deem as unfavorable for them.

 

Still waiting on an answer to this one. How about a super hot important load that HAS to go. I have $3000 in it and I’m paying the carrier $3000 because the market is tight and it’s gotta go. Then, all of a sudden the carrier calls and falls off. Now, in a panic the only replacement carrier I can find wants $3500.

What government regulation should apply to the carrier who fell off? What government regulation should apply to the new carrier and their “price gouging”.

Here is another scenario only with market conditions flipped on its head. What if I have $3000 in the same load and when I ask the carrier what they need to get it done, they say $1400? What government regulations should be applied in this situation?

As a broker am I allowed to lose money in scenario one? Am I allowed to make huge money in scenario two out of the carriers ignorance? I’d love to know how all of these regulations apply to these two free market real world situations.

 

that wouldn't happen, in a regulated industry the price is the price, it is published and known by all

 

Ok, so scenario two equates to hand holding by the gov.

scenario one?

 

You can forfeit your 15% or even take a loss in case the load must move now. On the other hand, you can demand a hefty fall off fee in the rate confirmation. All I am asking for is that a carrier is entitled to the 85% of what a shipper pays you. Also, I dont want any carrier to move it for less.
If we cannot establish a reasonable minimum rate, that's fine. The cheap freight will stay as a result and we will possibly operate at a loss too but at least we would know that brokers are not screwing us as bad. It would feel better, if nothing else.

 

No need for a price book per se. Just a fair split.
I propose 15/85.

 

A fair split for you is not a fair split for me, or the next guy, or the next guy, etc....
If you can't negotiate the rate you want, well...well.... they won't allow me to say it here.
Owning a trucking business may not be for you, maybe just stick to be a company man.