Posting For Good and Bad Brokers

I saw one gentleman speak about CH Robinson. I know alot of guys call them Cheap and Heavy Robinson but i run for them about 99% of the time. I deal with the Fort Worth and Albuquerque offices and they pay fair and above rates for the lane if you just ask for it and build up a relationship with them.

From what ive found, each office of CHR is like their own brokershop. Some good, some bad, just like anything else. I like the online load seach, 24 hours support, 50% Tchecks up front and 48hr quick pay.

Works for me!

Think Big and Win Big!

 

An update on Brazos Logistics out of Lubbock, TX:


Transportation Intermediaries Association

ETHICS COMMITTEE​

TIA Ethics Case No. 08-8​

Decision


November 7, 2008​

In July 2008, XXXXXXXX brought an ethics complaint against Brazos Logistics, a TIA member. Following repeated attempts to reach Brazos Logistics with no response, the Committee has determined to issue a decision without benefit of a response from Brazos.

Role of the Committee​

The TIA Code of Ethics is designed to promote the highest standard of ethics within the brokerage and third party logistics industry. Since 1978, TIA has made adherence to the TIA Code of Ethics a mandatory requirement for membership.

The role of the TIA Ethics Committee is to review complaints against TIA members to determine if the member lived up to its promise to abide by the spirit of the TIA Code of Ethics. The TIA Ethics Committee is neither a court of law nor an arbitration system. It is a peer review committee.


Discussion of the Complaint


XXXXXXXX alleges non-payment by Brazos Logistics. Brazos did not respond to the formal notification of the complaint by TIA. Nor has Brazos responded to subsequent letters, email, or phone calls. Based on this lack of response, the Committee has no choice but to find Brazos Logistics in violation of the TIA Code of Ethics. A company in violation of the TIA Code of Ethics may not renew its membership until it has brought itself back into compliance with the terms of the Code of Ethics.


Decision


TIA will not renew the membership of Brazos Logistics beginning January 1, 2009. Should Brazos wish to reapply for TIA membership, they will first need to address the outstanding Ethics violation.

Issued this 7th day of November 2008 by the TIA Ethics Committee.

 

Considering that the TIA is like the proverbial "inmate running the assylum", I think that speaks volumes about this broker.

 

I looked into that outfit as part of my research for becoming a broker, and boy oh boy. Just another outfit looking to line their own pockets and pretend to help people.

 

YeAH!

Sounds like their bark is worse than their toothless bite.

I bet Brazos Logistics is shakin' in their boots.

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However, membership is NOT mandatory.
Carry on.
Business as usual.
(And a good laugh was had by all)

In other words, TIA has NO power to do ANYthing.
Well, ...... except to feel important, and collect dues due, --- to TIA.

DuH!
Probably 'cause Brazos is so scared of a powerless group.
Ya reckon.

Oh NO!

See above.

BTW, how much will Brazos be saving in membership dues?

So, does that mean Brazos is still in good standing 'till then?

Hmmmmmmm
I think it's obvious what Brazox wishes.

Why not send a couple of TIA agents out to Brazos address?
Maybe Brazos doesn't know their phones aren't workin'.
I'm sure they'd ethically appreciate that information.

And, I think, immediately sent to the Brazos circular file.

"TIA Ethics Committee"?
How ethical is TIA?
They collect dues, but have no real power to DO ANYthing?
Hmmmmmmmmm

I'm thinkin' TIA would make a good branch of the gubmint.
Smoke & Mirrors.
Touchy, feel good, ......... but that's where it ends.

BTW, does TIA send a frame to put that document in?
It'd probably cover that hole in the wall, where their members have
beaten their heads ----- in frustration.
OH!
And a band-aid for the bump on said head.

Bend over and receive your kick.

 

TIA and ethical in the same breath? Can it get any more oxymoronic? This is the same organization that holds seminars for it's membership to teach them the loopholes around long standing laws and how to take advantage of said loopholes to rip off uneducated, unsuspecting, and naive Independent owner operators.

Although I am a hardcore capitolist, and can't say that I wouldn't do whatever I can to gain an advantage in my own business, I sure wouldn't hide behind a smoke screen and call it "ethics".

 

I agree with you completely. I looked at their site, and read some of the stuff on it. Chalked that one into the column of 'Not on your life!'. They are about as useful as a screendoor on a submarine as far as I am concerned.

 

I was thinkin' a milk bucket under a bull.
But, I think we're on the same page.

 

Farwest Freight Systems ( Sumner, WA )-----> Bad really bad...used to be a good Freight Forwarder not any more, i've filed 2 lawsuits against them for over 10k in past due 120days in freight bills...ever since owner made his wife accounting manager the problems started!

 

I just have to ask. A friend of my wife's is a broker in western NY. He heard I am getting into driving and of course, wanting to be a good friend, offers advice. He is telling me what companies are good and it is a virtual "who's who" of the Bad Companies forum. What is this guy trying to do to me?

I know this guy and he is pretty straight forward so I am guessing that brokers are the devil to drivers since he values a company by a whole new set of standards. He says Werner and Covenant are good, yet I can barely find a driver to agree. Sure one or two agree, but look at the other side.

Jason