I knew a couple brokers from a previous 3-week stint prior to getting my own Authority. I use them, but to be honest, they're a very small part of my loads. I get my loads from the MembersEdge loadboard, same as TruckersEdge but a few bucks a month cheaper through OOIDA. Prior to this loadboard I used Internet Truckstop. I've developed relationships with a few brokers I met off these boards and that's really helped things quite a bit.
Taking the leap...
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I'm trying to keep away from factoring as much as possible so I won't become dependent on it. I get emails from Gallop Logistics offering loads that offer no-fee Quickpay and that would probably be helpful for backhauls but I'm the kind of guy who'll gladly wait a few weeks for the full amount due instead of paying a fee for quick cash no matter how hard up I am. -
How r ya doc, also gears, just wondering how everything is going for you guys, I was really enjoying this thread lol. How about u doc? Everything with the authority, etc... going good so far?
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Hey Scuba... Things are OK. Had the truck in the shop to have the starter replaced and other minor issues checked out. Looking for a regional load today, probably heading South come Monday. Hope all's well with you and yours!
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Sorry to read of your FIL. Tough situation no matter how you slice it. Good luck with your financing quest. It's a toughy as well. Wish I could help too.
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Sorry to hear about your FIL. Hope everything goes well. Best of luck.
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Thanks, all. I just uploaded the business plan to my website. It's an "online version" stripped down of certain sensitive information like phone numbers, addresses and my EIN, but still has all the numbers and everything that I'm using in my quest.
Hopefully I won't get into trouble for posting the link, but anyone who wants to see it can find it at michaelgriffey dot com
I even had a call in to a friend I worked for before with his own authority seeing if he wanted to "hire" me on his authority so I could whittle the starting costs down even further...but he gave up his business. -
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