DOD and GSA

I'm interested in becoming an approved carrier for DOD, GSA, etc. I have done a lot of research, but I'm unable find current rates for freight. Can anyone with some experience in these types of contracts provide any rates. I'm more interested in Flatbed and RGN loads.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

 

To provide a little background.. I previously worked with a large HHG Company in the DC area and they did very well with GSA and DOD rates for household goods. I was just wondering if it was the same case on the freight side of the business?

 

DOD is definitely the direction I would like to head in. As you already pointed out Grumman, the paperwork (registration) is a p.i.t.a., but I think I stand a better chance of getting some work.

I will have a set-aside SDVO, so hopefully it will help me as far as getting my foot in the door for some of the smaller contracts.

@Grumman- What type of freight did you typically haul for DOD?

 

Thanks for the post. At this point I'm actually trying to decide whether it's a better idea for me to just get a broker authority rather than trying to hit the road at 100mph with a huge truck payment and all the other expenses associated with a new trucking business.

I would like to be in the drivers seat, but it seems like a financial nightmare if you don't have some established accounts from day one. Some of the rates guys post here are just scary. I think running for less than $1.80 or so for an O/O is just setting yourself up for failure. Even if your truck is paid off, you still need to purchase the next one. I scratch my head when I see guys post that their operating costs are low because they paid off their truck.

I gotta give it to you Bill. It seems like you are one of the few who actually know how to run a profitable business.