UH OH !!!!

So you don't think shippers have lowered their rates to the brokers?

 

I could be wrong, but I believe the shippers have dropped the rates. I'm sure there are some brokers that are getting good rates and screwing drivers but I don't think the majority are. A few of the big brokers might have good contract rates but the majority aren't on contracts, at least from my limited understanding. All in all, it will swing back in the favor of drivers before long. Spot market has always been a roller coaster ride.

 

Basically have to be like a broker. Cold call and see what they're paying currently. See if you can under bid.

 

I don't begrudge anyone from making a profit, including brokers. I hate to throw the curveball here, but I don't think we are examining the correct issue. If I'm right, drivers are feeling cheated out of money. But is it the brokers' fault?

I believe the true fault for this lies squarely on the bottom feeders who will take a $2/mile load for $.85. Most of these bottom feeders are newly arrived in the country and still see $.85 as a fortune compared to the wages where they came from. Plus, $.85 goes a lot further when you don't maintain your equipment and stuff 6 of your buddies in the truck with you.

The brokers are only responding to the market. I don't agree with limiting anyone's opportunity to be an entrepreneur, but perhaps the conversation should be about how to establish acceptable standards for granting authority?

Of course, I'm still irritated we aren't classified as skilled labor by L & I. It would solve a lot of problems.