Not to sure about that I cant move loads for less than $3/mile going up there. I don't do them much just odd stuff for a couple of my customers going up there. Plus when I have run my trucks out of that area I cannot find anything decent coming out.
TQL - "What kind of a rate would you need to make that work?"
Discussion in 'Freight Broker Forum' started by DocG, Aug 20, 2012.
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One particular load I did for them, apparantly I didn't do a very good job of negotiating because at the delivery point, I spoke with another owner/operator who got $350 more than I did (he claimed to have taken a class on negotiaing for better rates)!
Amazingly, the following week, I happened to be in the same place again where a few of these loads were still available. Armed with the knowledge of what they could really afford to pay, I was able to negotiate the full amount of what I should have gotton on the first load (an extra $350).
I have hauled quite a few loads for this company which actually have worked well for me; however, I'm annoyingly particular in choosing loads. Or, maybe I'm just lucky
I can't say they are one of my favorites; however, they are everywhere as they do boast about. Are they taking over the trucking industry? It's a little concerning to always see the load board littered with their freight.
I've never been cancelled by them; however, it's a little unnerving to not have all of the pick up information until the last minute (when calling in for dispatch when the truck is empty).
Also, I've always been paid the agreed amount on the rate confirmation in 28 days.
Maybe their flatbed brokers are a little better to work with than their reefer brokers?Last edited: Mar 4, 2013
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Maybe there is a good way for some people to alert shippers to the fact that they will not haul certain brokers' freight, like a big sticker on the back of your trailer or something?
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Whenever I call on a TQL load, I always give my 'best rate I want' when they ask. Usually it's way above them and a few get angry that I would ask for so much trying to play me down. Sometimes they bite. Generally, though, i don't call them.
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Its amazing that TQL is still in Business. What a joke of the company.
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