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Owner operator's?

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by dream$, Dec 11, 2016.

  1. Dec 11, 2016 #1
    dream$

    dream$ Light Load Member

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    Are there any owner operators in the local trucking ? I have made a post in the owner operators section and have had great helpful responses. just looking to broaden my search
     
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  3. Dec 11, 2016 #2
    Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    I run local flatbed, what gives ?
     
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  4. Dec 12, 2016 #3
    dream$

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    I was just wondering how you find loads? is it like otr where some use a load board or did you just ask around,or were involved in it before you became an owner operator.just wondering if it operates much differently.
     
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  6. Dec 13, 2016 #5
    old dawg

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    I've been running local within a 100 mile radius of where I'm located. No logs and usually plenty of freight. I recently put in a 2nd truck and still doing pretty well.

    I find half of my loads on the boards and the other half are brokers I've dealt with calling me. I have one direct customer that I get 1 - 2 loads a week from.

    The brokers that call me that I've worked with for a few years pay well. The reason they pay well is because their customers pay well and I've handled those loads very well; always on time and with good communication.

    Originally, those brokers posted their loads on the boards and I called. After negotiating a decent rate, I got the loads and did a good job. So I got called next time it came up and negotiated and even better rate.

    It's not always roses, but it's been mostly good.
     
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