What would you bid....

I wouldnt change a thing. They may be able to sell it for $1500/day.

If anything your 1350/day has less worth now in "pay" as there is no long opportunity profit so to speak of increasing the relationship into the future. Im probably not using the correct technical terms there but I think you know what I mean.

 

The broker is thinking $750/day. “Well, it’s only 250 miles. That’s $3/mile. You should be satisfied with that.”

Hence the problem with mileage pay. $1350 is NOT being greedy. Not at all. That’s a day rate. If the shipper is slow or the receiver takes his time, 250 miles, one way, will suddenly eat up your entire day. So, at the very least, you should run a day rate. Right?

 

If the broker is quoting it like that then they are just screwing themselves. If I read correctly, this is an overnight run, every night correct? To me this is definitely a day rate type of situation. If they want two turns ran per night then the 2nd turn will be heavily discounted but until then, it is what it is.

Being furniture id definitely stick to this rate. I know of the furniture company in my area and they have one heck of a time getting their stuff moved when rates are what they are. When the money is easy for trucking, the majority only want the easy loads. Therefore, less desirable shoots up in cost. As for damage, when they sign off that the trailer has arrived, its now their problem. Id guess though they don't want service failures or they have a big crew sitting idle first thing in the morning. That would be costly. aka pay the trucker well to have someone consistent.

 

Let us know how this turns out for you..if you can.. I hope it goes your way !! .. just my 2 cents worth but I would use the on time delivery as a selling point in my favor.. but again that's just another reason I would feel comfortable with my bid being where it is..
Best of luck !!! ...

Thanks Midwest Trucker.. for breaking it down better !