Trying To Become a Broker, got some questions.

Hi Mich, I can't move my truck for less than $2 a loaded mile. To make a profit I can usually negotiate a better than that rate. My truck and trailer are paid for so I could haul for less but I just will not haul cheap freight.

Most brokers look hard for guys that will. If they can't find anyone to move their their loads then they will up the rate till someone will. It's academic, pay good and you will attract good operators that will take care of you and your freight. If you start crapping on your operators then they'll leave you high and dry and it won't be long till you'll be just another load board.

You'll need to be bonded for the loads you broker plus licensed. Get your license, not CDL, and get your bond and have at it!

You have no obligation to pay anything other than the freight rate you quote for the load. Expenses are the o/o's and I figure them into the rate.

So, hope this answers some of your questions. When you get started, I'll try a load for you, maybe it'll work.

 

How much would you pay per mile for a car hauler or a 8000 lb straight truck?

 

$2.00 a mile? i want some of that frieght
my minimum is $1.15 a mile, but thats no profit at all an no room for the unexpected
figure in the fuel, tolls and into your rate
most brokers i look at dont do a mileage rate, but a flat rate that includes all, but then again i rarely hafta look at brokers unless im goin after an ltl

 

Mich, It depends on the commodity your loading what the rate should be. A machine, like a track hoe or dozer is very valuble so the rate is pretty high. I've seen some specialized freight go as high as $30 a mile. Sometimes the o/o has to hire escorts and buy permits so the expenses are higher.

Generally, the more knowledge and expertise and special equipment required to move the load the more it will pay. Weight of the load does not always have an effect on the rate. Some of the best paying loads I have ever moved were very light, less than 25k.

Yes, if your load is located some distance away from the truck you might have to offer the o/o some deadhead money since the truck is still burning fuel running empty. One other thing you may want to consider. Try to get the money for the load into the carriers pocket as quick as you can after the load is delivered and you have a copy of the signed bill. It makes the carrier have one less problem to deal with and that is cash flow.

 

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