Getting Truck / Authority Beware - The Ship Has Sailed

I havent seen 3 mi freight since July . I guess it hit me early

 

These days you need the option to drop hook loads. I lease to a carrier just for that benefit among others that i would no longer see as a single OO

 

What are you doing to separate yourself from the competition? Nothing, Right?

 

I have no interest or need to have that kind of option. If you do, more power to you.

 

Well, according to one of the previous posters, the only thing shippers/brokers are interested in is the cheapest price.

Maybe he has a point?...

We should all aspire to become the "Best, Cheapest Carrier(s)" out there then?

 

In addition, he said his all miles rate with a refrigerated trailer is $2.10 a mile, seriously?

I've never run refrigerated as an owner operator. But $2.10 a mile seems really cheap!

So, It appears, to me at least, he's succeeding at being the best cheapest refrigerated carrier out there then? Or are there others who are running refrigerated cheaper still?

 

Calling for possible nor'easter by this weekend in upstate NY. Grab your moon boots and thermal underoos and open up your wallets.

 

Most people realize that the cheapest is rarely the best. The trick is to pay attention to what the market is doing and charge accordingly. Most shippers are interested in getting on-time pick ups and deliveries in the safest possible manner without damage to the cargo. At least that's how it is with my clients. Other than that, look and act professional without an attitude, and you'll keep clients for a long time.