Sorry for the misunderstanding. When you said 'own money' it sounded like you were saying something different than simply paying cash. Myself I prefer not to carry large quantities of cash, that just seems like asking for problems, so i use a fuel card and if i need or want to fuel at a place i that doesn't accept my efs card then i break out the business visa check card or business Amex card.
Brokers Think They're Doing US A Favor
Discussion in 'Freight Broker Forum' started by freight-time, Jan 19, 2016.
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I'm a broker. I don't think that a trucking company is doing me a favor by hauling my freight. I also don't think that I'm doing them a favor by giving them freight. It's actually a very neutral transaction.
I do get a bit annoyed when carriers act as though they are the customer and I'm providing them a service. Let me disillusion you right now: I'm providing a service to the shipper. For a guy who has to make 100-200 phone calls a day to earn his living I resent truckers who think they are the only person who works hard. I work 7 days a week and usually 60+ hours during my busy season. Also my customers have a lot more leverage over me than I do over you--so despite all the times brokers have screwed you over I assure you truckers have screwed me twice as hard over the years.scottlav46 and spyder7723 Thank this. -
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I believe, if I was a broker I would be cheering on truck drivers to haul for more. If I was making a percentage of the freight cost than the more money to the carrier would be more money to me. So I guess the real question is...are cost down because brokers are truly price gouging, or is there many many companies taking loads way to cheap!?
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