Trying the Pre-Plan experiment
Discussion in 'Freight Broker Forum' started by trucking.shine, Oct 16, 2017.
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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 moneyizifaddag Thanks this.
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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 unloadizifaddag Thanks this. -
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.izifaddag and trucking.shine Thank this.
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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? -
What kind of equipment are you hauling?
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Dry van for both trucks @Ben Grinev
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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.
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U have TONU clause in your contract, dont you?
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Yes. Had to add it after an unpleasant incident with a load in Marion, VA.
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