Got 100k tons/month contract - looking for subs

Hey,

I am new to this business, and I have the opportunity to sign a contract which will guarantee 100k tons per month for 1 year. I am looking to subcontract, and wanted to know, if it makes more sense to run this through a broker, or to handle it myself.

Looking forward to your answers.

 

I am located in Louisiana, with the opportunity to expand to Texas, and Florida. Would need large dump trucks to move limestones from ports to processing plants (20 mile route; no highway).

 

-Trucks at High Point: 4-5 trucks - typically morning/afternoon hours.
-Trucks at low point: 0-2 typically evening hours
-No minimum guaranteed number of trucks.
-Product is shipped daily. Weekend numbers are slightly higher.
-1 or 2 days notice if no shipment comes in
- Average cost per ton $4.4/st + FSC (market)
-Need large dump truck(40' length), in frequently we need a smaller trailer (18 mt) with triaxles(21.5' length)
- Normally run 12-20 hrs per day. Trucks can be loaded every 15 minutes. Max 4 trucks per hour. Trucks are usually set up to comply with DOT hours of service requirements for truck drivers.
- Trying to pay on weekly basis.