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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by TX_Proud, Apr 1, 2008.

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  1. Apr 1, 2008 #1
    TX_Proud

    TX_Proud Light Load Member

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    How many of you have OFFERED to cover a load for $1/mile to a broker or shipper to get a load going home or back to get a good paying load. Bet there is more than one out there. What's your secret? Does your truck run cheaper going downhill? Too many independents don't have a grasp on how to price their services, and THAT is a major contributor to the low rates.
     
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  3. Apr 1, 2008 #2
    Brickman

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    I won't take it. Under $1.50 to the truck is just hauling for free.
     
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  4. Apr 1, 2008 #3
    Hilltop

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    There are a lot of Brokers out there that are thief's I trust very little of them
     
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  5. Apr 1, 2008 #4
    TX_Proud

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    Wasn't looking for flaming of brokers, nor did I say anything about honesty or trust on either side.

    As an example, I just got off the phone with a friend (broker) who has loads paying well over $2/mile. Trucker calls and broker asks what does he need to haul the load. Answer: $1/Mile. You would be surprised just how many times a day the broker has this conversation with the same answer.

    Just no cure for stupidity.
     
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  7. Apr 1, 2008 #5
    Hilltop

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    Haaa Haaaa You have a point there...Lot of bright bulbs out there..I would not haul loads for a $1 a mile...Those days are long gone for me...
     
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  8. Apr 1, 2008 #6
    Joe Dirt

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    It's simple... If there weren't truckers hauling for $1 per mile, there would be no brokers asking for the rate...
     
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  9. Apr 1, 2008 #7
    Marmon man

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    People tend to get desperate when your sitting in a truck stop for 3-4 days waiting for a load..it happened to me twice pulling flat bed in Texas...ended up taking a load for .88 cents a mile ( that was a little over a year ago )..i was pissed, but what could i do?...there must have been 15-20 flats sitting there too.

    The Brokers know it...their excuse "Hey, It at least pays for your fuel"
    They know when they have us by the short hairs.....today, i would tell them to ^&% my a%^....and run home empty. And i have lately, no more "paying fuel only" loads for me.
     
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  10. Apr 1, 2008 #8
    bullhaulerswife

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    Everyone needs to do this. Good for you.:yes2557:
     
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  11. Apr 1, 2008 #9
    GrumpyDad

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    Sounds like "JoeDirt" must be a broker, cause this thread must have hit a nerve. Way back when I hauled for buck a mile but have'nt done it since don't know when.
     
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  12. Apr 1, 2008 #10
    Eskimo6804

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    He may be a broker, but the statement he made is absolutely true.
     
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