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Got a landstar broker in trouble today!

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Wespipes, Jun 30, 2021.

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  1. Jun 30, 2021 #1
    Wespipes

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    So I booked a load said 6ft or 8ft tarps ok. Shipper said 6ft tarps OK. Well I get loaded and I don't even 8ft tarps will cover it! So I told them to take it off. I'm not gonna have my tarps Ballon for 800 miles and get shredded. He starts going crazy. Says I'm going to put in a report to landstar and get you banned. So I immediately called customer service sent her pics and said it's not safe to have 2-3 ft space. She agreed and got the broker on the phone and falt out told him NEVER tell a carrier you're gonna get him banned for being safe. And it can not be hauled like that would you like me to transfer you to heavy haul and they can explain it to you. Just felt good not being the ##### for a change
     

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  3. Jun 30, 2021 #2
    nikmirbre

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    If bungeed correctly, it would've rode good....
     
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    Wespipes

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    Would've ballooned they whole way. Potentially ripping my tarps. I'd rather not. Should or be 8ft tarps. Heck it shouldn't even be tarped! Product just sits outside
     

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    nikmirbre

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    Ok, I guess I should've asked what the product was 1st.... I assumed it was wood or something
     
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    Wespipes

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    vinyl fencing
     
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    zinita17601

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    Bungies and straps over the tarps would’ve worked but hey not my time not my truck.
     
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    Judge

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    I don’t think it would’ve hurt the tarps, pulled down tight strapped on outside,
    But you’re the captain of that ship, but could open up a potential damage claim on other end if receiver wanted to be a jerk.
     
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    Cat sdp

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    Seems like you would of known the tarp drop wasn’t enough as soon as the units were on the deck……

    To load and tarp and strap the whole load and then bail seems unprofessional.

    But what to I know……..

    Dave says landstar is bad .
     
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    nikmirbre

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    When I have a broker trying to tell me 2 different tarp sizes... I will ask how much of the item needing tarped needs to be covered. I take it as it doesn't need to be covered to the deck.
     
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  12. Jun 30, 2021 #10
    Oscar the KW

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    I’ve hauled loads that just needed a top tarp like that dozens of times. Never tore my tarps up, and they never ballooned either.
     
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