Owner operator flatbed produce question

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Celina, Jun 9, 2020.

  1. Ruthless

    Ruthless Road Train Member

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    Shipper Load Shipper Count
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    Means who is gonna be the one to eat #### when the numbers don't match
     
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  3. wichris

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    You are not responsible for grade of product. Doesn't mean a broker won't deduct for it.
     
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  4. truckdriver31

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    always inspect the produce. when you can
     
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  6. jbatmick

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    Find a 'BLUE BOOK" and look up shipper's , receiver's and broker's reputation. Odds are you will be OK unless the companies you dealt with are crooks.

    Welcome to the World of Produce. It ain't for the weak-hearted.
     
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  7. jbatmick

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    Find a " BLUE BOOK " and find out the reputation of shipper. receiver, and broker. If they are reputable, odds are you will be paid. The problems noted on your BOL are usually related to a shipper problem. Also, if you check, I would bet the market price of onions was going down.

    Welcome to the Produce World, it ain't easy sometimes.
     
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  8. feldsforever

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    Did it for 18 months Amen. To that 18 hrs for one pallet
     
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  9. bad-luck

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    I have a reefer and decay is a common problem. Mold tells me, they were like that when loaded. Pictures always help before you leave the shipper. I ALWAYS, follow up a phone conversation with an email. I hope it doesn't turn into a claim. Do you have documentation that you were ok to leave the receiver?
     
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