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What do you think about this email from a broker?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by rafa_207, Apr 9, 2013.

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  1. Apr 9, 2013 #1
    rafa_207

    rafa_207 Bobtail Member

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    Have a load of pipe from Pinellas Park to Ft Pierce FL..loads today after lunch delivers tomorrow am..no tarp. 7K..$500..OUT of
    400 carriers NO one has a truck to help me. Come on guys..I did have one idiot ask for $1000..he is made inactive now..don’t need crazy

    Best Regards,


    What is your opinion?
     
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  3. Apr 9, 2013 #2
    LSAgentOZR

    LSAgentOZR Road Train Member

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    I just laughed out loud at this... thanks for making my afternoon.:biggrin_2559:
     
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  4. Apr 9, 2013 #3
    Guntoter

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    Is the tide turning?

    Made him "inactive" because he wants a decent wage to do his job?
     
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  5. Apr 9, 2013 #4
    critters

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    guess the broker better get a trailer and his p/u go run it himself.:biggrin_2559:
     
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  7. Apr 9, 2013 #5
    JayTee

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    :biggrin_2559::biggrin_2559::biggrin_2559:
     
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  8. Apr 9, 2013 #6
    windsmith

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    I would have emailed back with a $1500 quote.
     
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  9. Apr 9, 2013 #7
    fortycalglock

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    I guess I'm an idiot too, along with the 400 other carriers. I run ALOT of intrastate FL in that exact lane, and get that and more all day long.
     
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  10. Apr 9, 2013 #8
    rafa_207

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    I'm sure he is directing that email towards me because he called me earlier offering me that same load and I made him that offer.
    I already forwarded the email to the president of the company. I'm going to check tomorrow if he really inactivated me :biggrin_2559:
     
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  11. Apr 9, 2013 #9
    jbatmick

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    I run flat beds in Florida, and am not impressed with the figure. What is it ? About 180 miles ? Then what to do in Fort Pierce ?
    Supply and demand runs our business. I sometimes hear how other trucks will haul a load cheaper than my quote. The tables get turned around every once in a while.
     
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  12. Apr 9, 2013 #10
    rafa_207

    rafa_207 Bobtail Member

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    That is what I try to explain to the brokers before they call me crazy and hang up on me. Is not about the miles with short runs. You have to take into consideration the time it takes to load, unload and drive time. Plus you are right Fort pierce, Miami etc is completely dead that means that you have to add 180 miles to come back home empty. That sums up to a whole day of work. For what to make $200 after I pay for fuel and food. I'm pretty sure the broker was going to be making $500 or more sitting on his chair without moving a finger.
    Is true the tables do turn yesterday I did a run from Ocala, Fl to Sebring, Fl 139 miles for $1300 $9.35 per mile.
     
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