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New to the broker business but having trouble

Discussion in 'Freight Broker Forum' started by TX-Truck, May 4, 2016.

  1. May 4, 2016 #1
    TX-Truck

    TX-Truck Bobtail Member

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    Hi,
    This is my first job opportunity that has anything to do with trucking. I got hired as a agent but no matter what i try to do to book loads, all rates are either too cheap or not worth the time. What am I doing wrong as an agent? Whats the best way to search for good opportunities? I Haven't tried going to local shippers, but would that help? And if I do in what way do I take this approach? I have a couple of Loading board sites but nothing seems to work. Any feed back would be greatly appreciated. Thanks In advance
     
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  3. May 4, 2016 #2
    Sammybp

    Sammybp Light Load Member

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    You mean to say that the shipper or customer is paying little on the load?
     
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  4. May 4, 2016 #3
    TX-Truck

    TX-Truck Bobtail Member

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    Yea, I'm not trying to get rich off of any of these guys but at least something to where the carrier get a reasonable amount.
     
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  5. May 4, 2016 #4
    Old Man

    Old Man Road Train Member

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    You need direct customers.
    You are doing what 10,000 other so called agents are doing. All the freight you are seeing has been cut 2 or three times.
    Oh, direct customers are easy, your only competing with all the big boys and their professional marketing teams.
    Why should a carrier go to you when he can go one step up the chain for more money.
     
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  6. May 5, 2016 #6
    Rightaway

    Rightaway Bobtail Member

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    Dive in without limiting thoughts. Most folks are feaful to provide any real information with a constant dread of loosing customers. Learn what does not work quickly and teach yourself.
     
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  7. May 7, 2016 #6
    BigBadBill

    BigBadBill Bullishly Optimistic

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    You are starting in a very tough market. More freight went out to bid this year than we have seen in past years. Non-asset brokers are feeling the tightest pinch.
     
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