What's a fair price to charge a broker ??

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by freight-time, Aug 5, 2016.

  1. freight-time

    freight-time Light Load Member

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    I have a load of watermelon that I had to sit on for a day . The broker forgot to confirm my appt with the receiver , so that caused me to sit a day . The second day , the load was rejected ( 2 ND day loss ) . Now , they want me to go , and drop on Sat , that may be a problem . We don't do weekends . I know sometimes you have to do what you have to do . But anyway what should I charge for the extra day , and potential delivery ?
     
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  3. Skinny P

    Skinny P Light Load Member

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    The revenue you lost for the day. So, Miles you could drive legally x Your rate per mile. That would bring me to $2000. If he says that is way too high, tell him to make you an offer. At this point he will probably give you $500 and say lets call it even. If he tries to give you anything less, like minimum wage for 10 hrs, tell him you will eat his watermelons in front of the receiver!!
     
  4. freight-time

    freight-time Light Load Member

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    They will not even give me layover , they are only offering 116 $ re route ..
     
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  6. freight-time

    freight-time Light Load Member

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    I know , it's getting ugly .
     
  7. Skinny P

    Skinny P Light Load Member

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    I would tell him I am about to start eating watermelon unless I get my money!!!
     
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  8. freight-time

    freight-time Light Load Member

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  9. Singh115

    Singh115 Bobtail Member

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    Fair rate: $250/day, plus mileage at the same rate of loaded miles you originally booked for. Get it in writing or better yet an advance before you deliver.

    I do not ever go back to companies like these that "forget".
     
  10. 062

    062 Road Train Member

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    Do you have a van or reefer?
     
  11. freight-time

    freight-time Light Load Member

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    Don't worry I will not ever
     
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