Trying the Pre-Plan experiment

Discussion in 'Freight Broker Forum' started by trucking.shine, Oct 16, 2017.

  1. nax

    nax Road Train Member

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    @FreightlinerGuy good catch...wonder how the rest of us that are not in "good lane areas" are supposed to make it work
     
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  3. Ben Grinev

    Ben Grinev Light Load Member

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    No point in doing these load for that price. 2 hours for loading, 2 hours for unloading and 2 hours drive time and driver only makes $45 an hour but can miss many potential loads? Waste of time for something like that and too much risk for low money
     
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  4. nax

    nax Road Train Member

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    @Ben Grinev I think you are being too, repeat, too conservative with the wait times (load/unload)

    It prolly could take longer than your allotted 2 hr load/2 hr unload
     
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  5. Ben Grinev

    Ben Grinev Light Load Member

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    Yes exactly that is just a minimum and a high risk load that could take up and entire 14hr shift. This is why many guys long distance runs (1000miles+) because they have to unload less, especially flatbedders because they have to tarp and strap down less.
     
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  6. trucking.shine

    trucking.shine Light Load Member

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    @FreightlinerGuy you nailed it... Our operations are based in Miami, so I can't really get rid of returning here...

    Great advise @nightgunner. I do have that mindset! I'm told to run the 3000 mi and at least a $4,800 per week... But sometimes it's hard... From reading everyone's feedback I guess I need to keep learning.
    And it's cool that you plan ahead. Could you tell me how you do it? You have go-to Brokers? You work with contract Shippers? Or you do it all in the OnSpot Market?
     
  7. Ben Grinev

    Ben Grinev Light Load Member

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    What kind of equipment are you hauling?
     
  8. trucking.shine

    trucking.shine Light Load Member

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    Dry van for both trucks @Ben Grinev
     
  9. trucking.shine

    trucking.shine Light Load Member

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    Almost got burned with the Load for today. Just as we were arriving at the Shipper, they told me the load was canceled. #####k!!! But I manage to deal with the Broker, and we're loading right now. Almost got hit by Murphy there! I'm starting searches for Monday pickups. I'll keep you updated.
     
  10. nax

    nax Road Train Member

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    U have TONU clause in your contract, dont you?
     
  11. trucking.shine

    trucking.shine Light Load Member

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    Yes. Had to add it after an unpleasant incident with a load in Marion, VA.
     
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