My husband is currently running under a carriers authority. He owns his own tractor but is on a lease to purchase for his flatbed (so he's flexible with getting a different trailer). He's been running under this carriers authority for a year. We are wanting to run under our own authority (we are NOT a team driver, i help coordinate his loads and do office paperwork). I've heard that when you have a new MC/DOT # you have a higher risk of brokers turning you down or offering lower rates (i hear this information from someone who runs under their own authority but runs refer so not sure if there's a difference with the load risk from a brokers perspective). We are currently in the discovery/research phase. Any advice or feedback is greatly appreciated.
New Authority Risks With Brokers Turning You Down
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by ajohnson123, Jan 6, 2018.
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Yes, it is true in many cases. Some brokers won't book a load with you until you have 6 to 12 months.
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Thanks Scooter Jones.
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CHR will take you from Day 1; Coyote will take you after 30 days, JBH will take you after 180 days...
I found a broker that has so far loaded me twice @ $2.50/mile - no questions asked.
I've not been turned down per se...It's more like "submit your Carrier Package and then silence.
I'm not too worried. Once they have my carrier package, it's all set.
I see a load, I call...I get the load, I dont get it, I'm not stressing...I'm cool.snowman_w900, DSK333, Lepton1 and 7 others Thank this. -
Thanks so much @ nax for your feedback. That's very encouraging.
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Big brokers will work with you no problem. Im coming upon my first year and been turned down twice for loads . Hou wont have a problem finding freight .
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