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This is why I hate broker's.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by 6wheeler, Apr 25, 2018.

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  1. Apr 25, 2018 #1
    6wheeler

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    Called about the shipment posted at $1700. Broker tells me its a round trip deal for $1500. I said its posted for $1700.

    I get placed on hold and another rep picks up.
    He then tells me the same info about the shipments but then says "aww....yea looks like this requires a 48 foot flatbed"
    I said I have a 48foot. He then says "do you have tarps?" I said yes.

    Broker then tells me "let me get a hold of my customer, I appreciate the call"

    Broker never wanted to honor the posted rate and never called back.
     

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  3. Apr 25, 2018 #2
    KB3MMX

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    Ahhhh just seen it's NOLAN ..... They are a Slum broker that's not surprising !!


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  4. Apr 25, 2018 #3
    Paddlewagon

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    While I agree with your heartburn,that still seems like some really decent coin for not a whole lot of time. I also am just cynical enough to wonder WHY it pays so well.
     
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  5. Apr 25, 2018 #4
    6wheeler

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    Air freight from airport to airport.
     
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  7. Apr 25, 2018 #5
    Atlanta trucker

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    Negotiations can be a lot more demanding than driving. Ive done them both , driving a truck is a cake walk compared to trying to move 5 loads per day 20 loads a week by telephone while sitting in an office. Im always nice and polite to fellow freight professionals and i have allways been treated in kind.
     
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  8. Apr 25, 2018 #6
    mitmaks

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    There's special place in hell for brokers... Just saying
     
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  9. Apr 25, 2018 #7
    nax

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    Hmmmm. Good to know. I've been eyeing some of their loads...but now...
     
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  10. Apr 26, 2018 #8
    Ridgeline

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    At that point I hang up.
     
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  11. Apr 26, 2018 #9
    PPDCT

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    Yeah, that's pretty dumb. I always appreciate seeing the competition being dumb, though. It makes me feel that much better about my operations.
     
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  12. Apr 26, 2018 #10
    gokiddogo

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    Nolan sucks. You dodged a bullet.
     
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