I realize that it's our jobs to get the best rate for every load we haul but does every call with a broker have to be a negotiation? I mean, do you negotiate with shippers when you haul for them directly? And if someone tells you that the rate is firm, why bother trying to convince them to give you more money? I simply thank them for their time and move on if what they're offering doesn't seem fair to haul the load?
And am i the only one who actually reads the postings on boards like DAT? When the lane, weight, commodity, shipping/receiving hours, and rate are posted, why would you you waste your time calling on the load to being with if you don't like what you see? Word to the wise. Always read the posting before calling.
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Discussion in 'Freight Broker Forum' started by Freight411, Feb 17, 2019.
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Many of us only use the load board as a last resort. I have brokers calling me with offers all the time. I mostly work with just one agent, who pre-plans me out 2-3 legs in advance. And yes, I do negotiate. He knows the rate that I need to move the truck, and he makes it work when he needs something moved. If I know a particular lane is paying more than he's offering, I'll call him out on it and he finds a way to add something to the trip.
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