The Problem Main Problem with the trucking industry

you mean brokers can be stupid idiots, please say it is not so

 

I'm not an owner operator but even I know that some brokers aren't worth what theyre selling, while others have loads that you probably couldn't even get your self.

getting rid of all the brokers is like saying let's get rid of all the Mexicans.

it's just not the whole picture

 

I had fun the other day, at the expense of Coyote... The first mistake the person made was not asking for my MC# and giving me the load info. It was 300$ on 30 miles. I knew how much it really paid since the load was from out direct customer, and listed all the reasons why Coyote shouldn't keep the 600$ profit.
I also had 0 intentions of doing the load, I got the email alert and let curiosity get the best of me. Someone did take the load, and left $$$ on the table.
For 430$ this person burned 4 hours waiting to get loaded, then 3 hours unloading the next day.

Most of the brokers are having a field day at OUR expense. NHL, this probably could have gone in the rates thread, but you mentioned coyote so I had to chime in.

 

Depending on the system that the broker is using many won't see that extra information unless they are clicking down for details. A couple years ago we looked a one of the minor TMS's that only pulled through trailer type and limited at that.

On the other side, if I was a sales manager, we had a load that needed covered and someone didn't call because of the notes I would fire the person. I would rather a 100 people think I'm an idiot to find that one person that will cover it than sit on my hands hoping the "right" truck will get posted.

 

Hot shot truck?

 

Btw, I've never posted a truck for just the reasons you've mentioned. I hate excessive phone calls.