How Many Brokers is Too Many to Have?

That’s like asking how much money is too much to make?

I’m prob signed up with 200+ easy. Your limiting the scope of your opportunity.

 

As many brokers as it takes to cover my trucks, Can't rely on one or several brokers and/or customers, things change, need to be flexible.

 

I've had my DOT for 7 months. I've done business with about 80 brokers. I don't look at it from the standpoint of which broker. If the city has 5,000 loads and only 3,000 trucks, well the rates are good and vice versa. What I worry about is the brokers credit. After I get the rate confirmation I will google the shipper and receiver. If the shipper or receiver has extensive reviews that are very poor I will be honest with broker and let them know I'm not waiting 5 hours to get loaded or unloaded. They will understand. You have to help them understand your running a business and time is money. Plus integrity is critical.