Sign on with carrier, or run own authority

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by W Bench Farms, May 3, 2018.

  1. W Bench Farms

    W Bench Farms Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the replies. That is the only thing that I didn't like was giving up 23%. But, I wouldn't have to worry about finding loads right off the bat. Contemplating running with them for a year to get a little more versed in hauling other loads. Like I said, most of what I've been hauling is not coming out of a plant or mill, so I'm a little rusty on that. Thinking at taking a look at some of the load boards. Just have a lot of options at the moment.
     
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  3. Oscar the KW

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

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    It’s been my experience that not all shippers need/want a contract with a small carrier either.
     
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  4. DUNE-T

    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    If you have been your own boss for many years and did not go broke, get your own authority, you will be absolutely fine.
     
  5. DSK333

    DSK333 Road Train Member

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    Exactly. Many of them are using brokers to handle volume.
     
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