Working hours for Brokers

Yes, most work noon to 1pm, with a 30 minute lunch

 

lol @MLC Adventures

Most brokers are 7am to 5 or 6pm and most have after hours which offer limited help.

So, you’ll need to wait till morning or already have something booked. Not many ship or receive overnight anyway unless it’s grocery and by appointment. So, if your unloading at 1am you’ll need to sit or restart and price that into the load.

 

If you're truly Diligent, have that next load squared away the day before, and plan out how your week unfolds based on the way you run.

Be proactive and you'll find more $ in your pocket at the end of the week.

 

dont wait to book something when you deliver. do so days in advanced and then have a lane in mind for your next load after that before you even book it.

 

If you are doing something specialized, absolutely plan. If you are doing general freight, not planning ahead can be profitable. Broker is in a squeeze. Waiting, can be easier on your 70/recap.

 

Figure how you will be most profitable. It may not be running hard pulling lower paying freight…. I personally look for 3.75- 4.75 a mile on average hauls. 3 a mile is my absolute low if I am in a hard place. Only put myself to a 3 dollar lane if I am doing much better going in. Running for the sake of running is a great way to bankruptcy.

 

If you're running spot market/load board freight you'll get the best rate on those last minute loads that have to be moved. If you book too far ahead you might sell yourself short or the broker will continue shopping the load until he finds another truck that'll do it for less than you agreed to run it for. Subsequently, he'll cancel on you at the last minute to give it to the cheaper truck.