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What Information is Needed when Calling a Loadboard?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by musicmann2u, Aug 22, 2010.

  1. Aug 22, 2010 #1
    musicmann2u

    musicmann2u Bobtail Member

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    Hello Drivers: Now that I on my own, I will be using a load board to secure my freight. I don't want to come across stupid when I call the numbers.. so what is the best way communicate to whoever answers. What Information should I be ready to give them?:biggrin_2556:

    Thanks for the Tips
     
    musicmann2u, Aug 22, 2010
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  3. Aug 22, 2010 #2
    JimTheHut

    JimTheHut Road Train Member

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    No offense, but I think you would have had all of that information way before you went on your own.
     
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  4. Aug 22, 2010 #3
    musicmann2u

    musicmann2u Bobtail Member

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    Previous Company took care of all that.
     
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  5. Aug 22, 2010 #4
    denis3721

    denis3721 Bobtail Member

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    Good question, i start on Monday and need the same question answered.
     
    denis3721, Aug 22, 2010
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  7. Aug 22, 2010 #5
    musicmann2u

    musicmann2u Bobtail Member

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    I'm Using OOIDA Members Edge, other than a the telephone number, weight of load, trailer required, days to pay, they don't list the shipper or receiver info, kind of hard to make any decision if it's worth the call. I want to know what the load is before I call.:biggrin_25521:
     
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  8. Aug 22, 2010 #6
    mslashbar

    mslashbar Medium Load Member

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    They'll want to know when you can pickup, when you can deliver, and probably proof of ins. You should ask how long for payment, and for an advance on the load for fuel etc. Also try to bump up the rate a little bit.
     
    mslashbar, Aug 22, 2010
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  9. Aug 22, 2010 #7
    dino6960

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    their gona want your mc number ,dot number ein number,bump you rate up ge your advance for fuel,check out the landstar loadboard,and get their comdata card,,this way you get paid when you deliver and call in your paperwork/fax/scamnn/,,in the beginng money in hand befor 30 days can save alot of trouble on a breakdown
     
    dino6960, Aug 22, 2010
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