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What is this pimp shop?

Discussion in 'Freight Broker Forum' started by nax, Nov 29, 2017.

  1. Nov 29, 2017 #1
    nax

    nax Road Train Member

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    So I reach out to a load on a loadboard.

    call the main line, and it rings to no end, so I call the number in the notes. A dude (with a Tennessee #)picks up, we have pleasantries and apparently the admin decides to reach me in the AM the next day.

    Next AM, dude blows up on my asking for carrier setup form (you know, the right way of doing business relationship), I hang up on his ###

    Later in the evening, I see another DIFFERENT broker load (different Tennessee # in the notes, again)...I'm like "Hhhmmm", but I call anyway. SAME DUDE picks up, but I guess he realized it was me, so he hang up quick.

    WHAT is going on. Are there broker pimps out there masquerading as the actual brokers?
     
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  3. Nov 29, 2017 #2
    boredsocial

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    Might be a scammer or something. I’m not sure what the angle is though.
     
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  4. Nov 29, 2017 #3
    PPDCT

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    No idea. Would need some more info to do some more digging. That said- smart thing to do is what you did. No contract, no play. Contract protects you, too.
     
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  5. Nov 29, 2017 #4
    nax

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    @PPDCT

    hit me up via PM. you have your profile locked.

    or how else do you want to get more info?
     
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  7. Nov 29, 2017 #5
    PPDCT

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    @nax - Brokers have their PM privileges here on TTR permanently revoked. I'm pretty sure I can't also post my personal contact info. I'd have to check with the admins, but if I can help you dig into it on the sly, I'll gladly do so.
     
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