Convoy Shutting Down?

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  1. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    I’m at Seymour IN and there’s a Landstar truck sitting here hooked up to a Convoy trailer.

    I wonder how they plan on getting 4000 trailers returned to where they’re supposed to go. I’d think they’d be doing well if they got 3500 of them returned and only had 500 disappear.
     
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  3. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    Seen a few this week while I was out. No way they get these trailers back without paying some $$$$ out. Will be interesting to see who they have left to make this happen. I know I read they kept a few people on just to close the company down and deal with stuff like this.
     
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  4. Constant Learner

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    "In recent weeks, FreightWaves has been hearing from sources that a number of midsize freight brokers are in financial trouble. One CEO of a large broker that had discussed potential transactions told me the risk was most pronounced in brokerages that generate $50 million to $250 million in revenues.

    A CEO of a major bank with exposure to trucking told me he had three large brokers that are in dire financial shape in their portfolio and he expects them to shutter in the coming months."

    Freight brokerage bubble bursting as freight markets face long winter

    I hope TQL joins the party.

    Uber has changed the payouts to 30 days without a quick pay option...
     
  5. Concorde

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    In regards to Uber payouts at 30 days..

    I believe that the 30 day payout is to your factoring company if you use one. I just received a quick pay into my account from them. I’m waiting for another that should be paid Thursday. Should have actually been paid today but I’ve noticed them becoming a bit behind.
    Unless something just changed just recently that I wasn’t notified about..
     
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  6. Constant Learner

    Constant Learner Medium Load Member

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    No factoring companies are involved.

    "Payout process

    If documents are approved, payout for an Uber Freight load should reach the carrier’s account within 30 days."

    Be careful with them.
     
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  7. Concorde

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    I’ve done hundreds of loads for them and always get paid within a couple days. They’ve always paid on Tuesday and Thursday.

    Has something changed in the last week?
     
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  8. Constant Learner

    Constant Learner Medium Load Member

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    A lot has changed since last Wednesday.
    Read the article as well.
     
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  9. Siinman

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    Had not heard that either but have not used them in awhile. Let us know if you get paid on time, That 30 day would be a killer for them I believe. No way most of the people pulling those loads would make it 30 days out.
     
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    How Do Uber Freight Payments Work? | Carrier - Uber Help
    on Ubers website still shows the same as it did since I signed up with them.

    When does Uber Freight process payments?
    Uber Freight processes payments on Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. An acceptable proof of delivery (POD) must be provided to receive on time payment.
     
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  11. Concorde

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    The only thing I read from Uber about paying in 30 days was about factoring companies. Unfortunately I can’t find the link to it..my dementia is not letting me remember what search words I used to find it, lol

    When we signed up we chose the method to be paid..to a factoring company or directly to our bank account. I also remember that they always advertised that they sent payment on Tuesday and Thursday. I no longer see anything about that and have noticed a change in being paid over the last few weeks.

    They just notified me that they approved me for a Uber Freight fuel card (I didn’t apply) . Haven’t read the details but with the card you get instant payment for your loads. Could be that they are trying push people into using their fuel card?

    I just delivered a load early Monday morning and submitted the paperwork at 8am so we’ll see.
     
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