Which load board/brokers is best for Reefer O/O

I used GetLoaded and Internet Truck Stop. Some of the same loads on both boards in my area. Most Brokers post loads to both. I always asked the Broker about the lumper fee. Some would say call us and we'll cover it, others wanted to know how much before they unloaded the product. Just always Ask!!!!! Make sure they include the lumper on the load conformation or the confirmation says something like: XYZ Brokerage to pay unload fee with receipt". Personally I never had any problems getting the unload fee covered or getting reimbursed for it.

 

I forgot the other question: The lumper fee is NOT part of the rate. Unload fees are in addition to the rate and if a broker wanted to play that game with me I told more than one to find someone else to haul it. I didn't play that game!!

 

Always make that statement before you except the load, who pays to load/unload as well as YOUR detention rules. Spell it out and fax it to them to sign. It takes a few seconds but is worth its weight......

 

The broker always knows upfront about lumper fees, multiple stop pay etc..It is part of the negotiating process. first the rate, # of stops, and lumper. all this is on the load confirmation shipper sends to broker and broker signs and fax back to shipper.

 

I won't do a lumper load unless I get reimbursed by the broker. I get most of my loads from internet truckstop. I've looked into 123loadboard and they don't list near the number of loads Internet Truckstop does. I'll be looking into a few others during this Holiday break.