Walmart brokering loads?

Probably a zero percent chance of that happening, as we don't even have enough fleet drivers as it is now to haul our own goods to Walmart stores. We do however haul plenty of backhaul freight returning to DC's, but don't think that has anything to do with what I've read WM is planning.

 

Only select carriers with a minimum of 10 trucks.

I’m a little worried that I could lose the many great loads I haul to Walmart/Sams. Could imo put a hurting on the spot market.

 

Don't know about their brokering but we've been on their inbound to the DC's load boards for a few months. Alright for van's, very little reefer.

 

A little more about it.

Probably eliminate a large percentage of companies that have less than 5 years.

“To qualify, carriers must meet requirements including operating over 10 but under 1000 trucks, maintaining at least five consecutive years of operating authority, and carrying $1 million in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance. Additionally, carriers must have 53-foot dry vans, reefers or flatbeds, meet Walmart’s safety standards – specifics of which FreightWaves has not confirmed – and ensure that drivers use smart devices for tracking purposes.”

Walmart rolls forward with brokerage: What it means for Amazon

I run a lot of Niagara bottled water load. My bread and butter to say the least. Just worried that WM will takeover hauling those bound for their Stores and DC’s.

Maybe I’m just overthinking things?

 

Again, don't know about the broker part of it but the WM inbound is a PITA to set up. Very picky on all the info they want/need.
The water you haul, are the BOL's pre-paid or collect?
Would show some screenshots but that is one thing that will get you of the preferred carrier list.