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How to deal with a difficult broker.

Discussion in 'Freight Broker Forum' started by 6wheeler, Dec 30, 2015.

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  1. Dec 30, 2015 #1
    6wheeler

    6wheeler Road Train Member

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    Just wondering how everyone handles a broker that wants to give you a hard time.

    You know, the ones that got something smart to say, or the ones that are checking up on you 3, or 4 times a day and get upset if you don't answer or return there calls right away.

    Or the ones that want to yell at you for whatever reason.
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2015 #2
    pattyj

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    I hauled for brokers with this company,i hung up on them and told my told my dispatcher to deal with them.
     
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  4. Dec 30, 2015 #3
    6wheeler

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    I've had one blow a fues today because I didn't pick up the shipment at my appointment time. I still got loaded with 3 hours to spare.
     
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  5. Dec 30, 2015 #4
    Broker Bob

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    There is no reason for a broker to be a smart ### to a carrier. Its unprofessional. Or vice versa for a carrier to be a jerk to a broker. If the rate works for the truck, great. If it doesn't, offer a counter and if that doesn't work say thanks and move on. Those that act like and perform as a pro will always get better rates.
     
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  7. Dec 30, 2015 #5
    pattyj

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    How many minutes or hours were you late?maybe this shipper charges if your late.but as long as you make it to the consignee on time he'll get over it.are you a company driver or owner op?
     
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    6wheeler

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    Thanks Bob, the places I go to are places I've been before. I know the operation, the people almost like the back of my hand. But every once in a while one will call me up to tell at me. Something stupiex
    Owner operator, I was just over 2 hours late, and I know the shipper stays open til 10 p.m. just a broker busting my chops.
     
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  9. Dec 30, 2015 #7
    blairandgretchen

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    Usually due to an excess of emotions involved in a primarily business exchange.

    It would take too long for one party to explain to the other why x or y will not suffice, therefore- as you say " thanks and move on".
     
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  10. Dec 30, 2015 #8
    pattyj

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    I hauled for a lady broker like that.it's like who's driving.
     
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    As a company driver, I am sometimes dispatched on brokered loads. My dispatcher sends the broker information over the QC, and I call with status updates. My dispatcher appreciates the reduced workload, and I've never encountered a snarky broker. Maybe brokers are 'difficult' because they find that your company is difficult to deal with, or in the case of an independent O/O, YOU are difficult to deal with?
     
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  12. Dec 30, 2015 #10
    6wheeler

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    Maybe, but when I booked the load I over heard the girl say "see, I can book a load" and then calls me up today to give me a hard time.
     
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