Any Owner Operators also Agents for Brokers?

Work with many O/O's that run freight through us. Usually because we are loading them right back to the same area. Works out well for both sides.

 

They have first shot at any loads at the full rate. Or any that they would broker out themselves, then they would receive a split. If it turns into a decent lead maybe a bird dog fee. No one is going to pay an ongoing margin for leads unless they are actively working the account.

 

Some are leased, most are outside carriers. Like everything, some work it hard, others are a one time shot. Many times they will find something a little higher and you never hear from them again. Even though they are the one who set the rate in the beginning. Others have been doing the same load they brought to you for years. The only thing that makes it worthwhile for either side is if it connects with something else you have. It isn't sustainable as a means of growth. If they feel slighted they will take the info to someone else. For someone with no customer freight it can be worthwhile.

 

In this day of electronic everything...relationships as described in this thread should be more prominent. This would eliminate the rats like TQL.