I expect he's referring to emails re: direct shipper loads that are sent to potential carriers and brokers.
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Yeah never mind though - the evil middleman got cut out so high fives and backslaps all around.
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I have a question for all you Solo Flatbed/Step IC's/O/O's... Especially those that find there own loads, off load boards. How and the hell do you find the time, to find loads? When I was pulling reefer, I had all kinds of time and would usually book enough freight for the week but, I am a day behind and a dollar short pulling this step. Not sure if this is where to put this but, let me know if I need to start a new thread. I am also thinking of asking someone on here to be my mentor. I have been pondering it but, not quite sure I want to or not. Give me your thoughts.. Sorry to the OP for highjacking his thread.
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Well, if you're only using brokers, start simple: one drop in the am, one pick in the late am/ early pm. Then find the pick for tomorrow late am/ early pm. Then run, making your shower and fuel stops later in the day after business has concluded.
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Well, I'm not an O/O (nor do I play one on TV) but I some brokering for O/O's. As best I can see, either they use my loads to position the truck to pick up their own loads coming back, or they set their entire trip (out and back) before they leave. I would guess the best thing to do would be to find a lane you like, discover the rates on that lane, and either find a couple of DECENT brokers that work both ends of that lane or some direct shippers on both ends you can reliably service.
Just a thought from my peewee brain.
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