Load board question

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  1. funkj62

    funkj62 Bobtail Member

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    Are there load boards for freight brokers, where they find loads/shippers ?
     
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    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    Yes, brokers simply take loads over there from shippers, post them on load boards for truckers and just keep the difference.
    I can sell you the load boards names and broker bootcamp training only for $2000
     
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    So as a beginner broker/new bussiness one could get a start on bidding for loads on a broker board?

    I'm interested in a online broker course, however a interested/invested party want to to take the course as well, are there company rates or just single/insividule rates?
     
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    A friendly piece of advice, get to know the business first.

    Here’s a few random quiz questions that any broker should know:
    -Why do Christmas tree loads pay more than a regular load?
    -What’s the reason no one wants to take a load to Lubbock?
    -You have a truck doing a load from Riverside, CA to Reno, NV. You call the truck to let him know that a second stop has been added that picks in Long Beach. Why does the trucker get pissed off and cancel the load?
    -You get a great rate on a 46,000 lb load of potatoes.... how come no one wants it?
    -It’s July and you score a Dreyers load out of Bakersfield with a mid-afternoon appointment.... what could possibly go wrong?

    These and other things will not be taught to you on an online broker course. If you want to broker freight I suggest signing on with a brokerage house first so you can learn the business.
     
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    Lmao
     
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    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    1) Cause it's Christmas and everyone is in a giving spirit.
    2) I go to Lubbock. What's the problem?
    3) We love going to LB. Especially in the afternoon.
    4) 46K just take a few back roads. Old iron for the win!!!!
    5) We love Cookies and Cream Dreyers. Take that one cheap cause it's our favorite.
     
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    RustyRod Light Load Member

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    Oh boy!
     
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    If you disagree, how about explaining instead of laughing? That would be much more useful.
     
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    God prefers Diesels Road Train Member

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    The first guy was being sarcastic, and the second guy was laughing at the joke. Trust me, they're both in agreement.
     
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    Perfect, a bunch of ####ing sarcastic smart-### jerks