Have you ever had this happen?

Discussion in 'Freight Broker Forum' started by mcgoo422000, Feb 5, 2013.

  1. mcgoo422000

    mcgoo422000 Medium Load Member

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    I called a broker today one I've hauled several loads for and the rate was really low.
    I think it was some kind of punishment cause he stated he had a issue with a load
    I supposedly declined after accepting it. something along the lines that the load
    "gained" several thousand pounds of wieght between booking and time of pick up.
    I don't remeber it myself and think he's mistaken me and told him so.
    I consider a booking for a certian weight, count and dims to be a done deal and any changes call for renagotiation.
    I have had brokers before wanting to deduct when the something changed like tarpingg to no tarp.
    How say you on this?
     
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  3. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    No conspiracy here, flatbed rates really are in the toilet.
     
  4. aiwiron

    aiwiron Road Train Member

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    Bait and switch, happens with flat and RGN loads. Majority of the brokers would not know the difference between a smoke tarp and a lumber tarp let alone know what they peddle.
     
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  5. Driver of the year

    Driver of the year Medium Load Member

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    Im seroius....every time i see a Flatbed coming the opposite side of the road, it's empty!
     
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  6. aiwiron

    aiwiron Road Train Member

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    And they asked me why I came off RGN and went dry van.
     
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