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Shipper questions

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by heavywgt, Nov 19, 2009.

  1. Nov 19, 2009 #1
    heavywgt

    heavywgt Bobtail Member

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    Hello,

    Was hoping the members of this forum can help me better understand the trucking world (PS. newby on board). First about me, am not a trucker, am a shipper in a flatbed world where my customers arrange their own loads with the exception of loads that we ourselves ship from one location to another. Not sure if this is the right place to post these questions, so if not please correct me and i will go there.

    Situation: We have used a few owner operators in the past to move loads and a few brokers. As with all companies, we are no exception cost is king and progress must be made to increase profits at all times. To do so we believe we would like to bring the logistics in house and arrange the trucking ourselves and eliminate the middle man. Already signed up for one of the boards and have posted some loads, basically many phone calls some O/O others brokers. In order for us to pay for freight, we must be invoiced from the freight carrier after the load has delivered, the freight carrier must be in our computer system (W9, insurance, safety check, MC check) to cut a check which is usually 7-10 days.

    With all that said, what advise could you share with someone like me? Appreciate any insight, where is the best place to post loads, any shipper beware, maybe another way to offer payments versus checks?

    Thanks again,
    Ram
     
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  3. Nov 19, 2009 #2
    Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Since you are a shipper, you want to ship your load in a timely manner, right? The last thing you want is to post a load and nobody calls. That makes you wonder if the rate is fair. If I read you correctly, you are trying to eliminate the brokers cut and ship it for less cost to you, but the trucker still nets the same pay. It would be great if you line up a dedicated trucking company or O/O's to service your business. Do a little more research is my advice.
     
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  4. Nov 19, 2009 #3
    heavywgt

    heavywgt Bobtail Member

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    Thanks! Exactly my point what is the best way to find a dedicated trucking company and or O/Os to service my business ? Are the load boards the best place to post? Does one load board have a better base or reputation than others?
     
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  5. Nov 19, 2009 #4
    kwswan

    kwswan Road Train Member

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    you state that you have used o/o's in the past, talk to the one's who have done a good job & see if they would be interested in setting up a long term relationship with you.if they know that they can get steady work then you might be able to negotiate a fair rate that both parties can live with.
     
    kwswan, Nov 19, 2009
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    FriedTater Thanks this.
  7. Nov 19, 2009 #5
    Rollover the Original

    Rollover the Original Road Train Member

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    There you go! Look at the guys you have used in the past and check their records and how they worked with you. Most of these O/O's if you are paying invoices on a 7-10 day delay will jump on that! It's better than 30-90 days! You will be surprised how a small O/O driver who owns a few trucks can really help you out especially if you need "special" treatment. And being on a 'first name" basics with them also helps over some other driver coming in from some broker with an attitude!

    Then look at how using "local" owners will help your city or county by "keeping the money at home"! Partnerships work very well with in the community and can help the company better with fewer mishaps!
     
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  8. Nov 20, 2009 #6
    Allow Me.

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    You are way ahead of the game if you can use the same reliable people to do business with everytime, instead of a krapshoot using different O/O's, who may or may not come through for you. That's what you get using load boards. Most of the time, you post a load, someone bites, and the load is delivered. Occasionally, there is a screw-up with a late delivery or a driver with an attitude, which reflects back on your business. Any business owner wants happy customers, right?
     
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  9. Nov 21, 2009 #7
    FriedTater

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    I have two such gigs running right now and they are as steady as the day is long.
    The important thing is to have freight that gets me back to my main shipper.I have that and the trucks never sit more then 10hrs.

     
    FriedTater, Nov 21, 2009
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  10. Nov 24, 2009 #8
    Bruno41

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    judging form your statements no reputable company will dedecate trucks to an outfit like yours cause the minute someone breathes a possible cheaper rate you'll bail .. if it was not so you would have had it done long ago'...
     
    Bruno41, Nov 24, 2009
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  11. Nov 29, 2009 #9
    socal

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    Negotiate a rate with a large flatbed carrier and tell them how many trucks you need a day end of story. If you are small time and ship irregular then you will just have to deal with it or buy a truck and hire a driver.
     
    socal, Nov 29, 2009
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