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In today’s trucking market, are customers the bad guys?

Discussion in 'Truckers News' started by rookietrucker, Jun 11, 2009.

  1. Jun 11, 2009 #1
    rookietrucker

    rookietrucker Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    In today’s trucking market, are customers the bad guys?

     
    rookietrucker, Jun 11, 2009
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  3. Jun 12, 2009 #2
    old-six-pack

    old-six-pack Heavy Load Member

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    keep running for nothing and there won't be ANYTHING LEFT.... no house, truck ,wife, kids, money, hope, or skin on your ace.....
     
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  4. Jun 12, 2009 #3
    mustang970

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    Don't see how you can blame the customers.
    Who wouldn't take the cheapest rate, provided the service level is there.
     
    mustang970, Jun 12, 2009
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  5. Jun 12, 2009 #4
    Allow Me.

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    :biggrin_25516:As I browse some other websites, there are drivers(L/O) that are taking .67 mi freight. They all say the same thing,"at least we're moving". The shippers are ripping off the companies, because they have this backwards mentality. Amazing business we're in...:biggrin_25516:
     
    Allow Me., Jun 12, 2009
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  7. Jun 14, 2009 #5
    dirty75

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    well said old six pack
     
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  8. Jun 14, 2009 #6
    PharmPhail

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    So what do we think falls under service?

    Typically we go immediately to the load when it's available, and deliver it practically overnight just about anywhere in the country.

    Shoot, I can't even overnight a sheet of paper for under $30. Yet we overnight 25 tons for $275 if it calls for it.

    How do you distinguish yourself in the service area? Seems it's up to the brokers to handle relations.
     
    PharmPhail, Jun 14, 2009
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