broker charging extra processing fees.

I just accepted a load from a broker. We agreed on a rate of 650. sent in carrier packed with not mention of anything out of the norm. The sent me the rate con and I saw in big bold letters "we charge a $1.00 Processing fee on all loads" checked the rate it said $649. its only $1.00 but find it to be kinda sneaky and seriously whats the dollar for as they are already making money on the load why do they need extra out of my cut?

 

yes their is that option i asked for $50 more they weren't in a mood to negotiate at all. Its more of a principal thing with me. If we all just accept things as they are others will do it and it will become a normal thing and will end up going a lot higher then $1.00. or we can all say no to that BS charge and they will be forced to get rid of it when they have a hard time finding trucks. I know will never happen but still. I may haul it anyway being there isnt much else but will think twice before hauling for them again.

 

I should do that poetic justice lol or maybe ill just wait till after load attach it to invoice as a surprise like they surprised me with.

 

your right it is they know when they have us over a barrel too. just like when loads are in an abundance and rates are competitive we stick it back to them.