What's the best way to build a relationship with a reputable carrier or O/O? Should I initially put my freight on a loadboard or work with a broker and then stop using them once I find a carrier? It seems that after I meet the carrier via a broker or loadboard, I no longer need the broker or loadboard. I can just go direct for all my future shipments. Is this something that is commonly practiced? Some background: My partner and I recently launched an apparel brand based in California. Our fabric comes from printers in Ohio (and China) and needs to be delivered to Los Angeles, CA, where our manufacturing is located. I want to have a great relationship with my carrier to make sure that my fabric is delivered on time and without damage. I don't want it to be a headache each time I ship (coordinating with a broker or putting my stuff on a loadboard) and would rather have a carrier that I'm comfortable with and knows the lane well.
Hello,Will,do u have $250,000 in cash,not credit ,3 truck n trailer will cost u $180,000 to 225,000, it depend what tractor or trailer brand,insurances 4 3 truck,will cost 30 k to 35 k,plus cab card 4 three truck from 6000 to 8 k,and after that ,u put the driver in,for three trucks,u only take home I months around 10 to 12 k,if driver drive hard,why would u in vest that money's in trucking,do something else,like me invest in different business ,I make more money than my every months,he have 3 truck,2 cascading 2010,2011,2004 Coronado,when he see my other business,he need 12 truck to make as me.do something else if u 250 k.that my 2 cents,trucking is not paying,and to much law and regulate..but good luck......
What does this have to do with anything he asked? In all honesty pick up the phone book or go online there are plenty of good ones out there call around and find one you feel comfortable with. Ask for references if you need to and call the refrences if the check out you should be good to go.
My mistake,I am big rig chrome shop and I didn't read it clearly,Ithought he was going to 3 t n trailer.sorry
I agree, just do some research on trucking companies and if you find one you like talk to them about your specific needs. Another idea might be to call other fabric companies in your area and see which carriers they use. You might find a more "product specific" carrier that way who might have better rates than a general commodities carrier.
Thanks for the responses. They are helpful. Why do shippers then work with brokers? It seems that if I put in a little bit of leg work, I can get way more value. Also, the carrier won't feel like he took a haircut for shipping my freight. It's a win on both sides.
Yes it would be a win/win but most of them don't want to spend the time to find a quality carrier that suits their needs. It doesn't cost them anything to use a broker, the loss gets passed down to the carrier!
