You would gain the most knowledge (paid or offer intern) at a trucking company than any book or school could teach you. I would suggest anyone...
I would suggest to focus on a specific type of freight, in a certain amount of lanes. If you start out trying to do Flatbeds in TX, Reefers in CA...
Update from TIA if anyone wants to read it. http://www.tianet.org/staticcontent/staticpages/Letter_to_Members_August_15,%202012.pdf I think you...
Good OP. I would say that load boards work well until you establish relationships. Tell the broker what you need to haul the load. You may get...
Do you mind stating what else comes with the lease? 69% is low. We used to pay 80% o/b and 90% b/h with 100 fsc, det, u/l. I guess you have to...
Get everything in writing. @PackRat Also you might want to ask about a bonus for increased mileage, less idling time. Fuel is a major cost in...
Good luck guys and stay safe. Try to find a good dispatcher and respect them to move up the ladder quicker. They will call you first that way....
Ive jumped from family owned carrier to brokerage. I can certainly tell you with all of the lovely load boards and technology that shippers shop...
I think the reasoning on that specific area is that Sunteck probably has that lane year round. They might take it hard in the pocket when its...
If you are new perhaps look into a 53' Dry Van or a Flatbed/Step Deck if you don't mind getting a little dirty. Tarping and strapping will be...
@BigBadBill. With more technology comes more scammers. There is a new wave of altered paperwork via cheap programs like photoshop, paint...you...
I haven't since I saw the PODs. I agree, I think the bigger brokerages wanted to gain market area too fast and some bad apples will ruin solid...
Not the case. The agents call and ask for freight for a lane. They are set as trucking only. I can go to the load boards within 10 mins and the...
Shippers have been doing more shopping around for rates. That is why you will see 10 of the same load on the load boards now. Its a pain on...
Make sure if you call of the load boards to call ALL loads from same point to point. I have a lot of experience of Land* double booking my loads...
A lot have a free trial period. 7-30 days. Do you have your own authority or will be leasing to someone? Also a lot of the bigger brokers have...
Depends on how busy the day is. If its just a call to say hi, try to do that in the afternoon. If you are looking for freight, brokers/agents...
A lot are set on 30 days of receipt of original copies. A good question to ask, is if they accept a faxed POD. That will speed up turn around...
