What can we do about these Diesel prices????
#91
03-22-2008, 01:42 AM
Originally Posted by Mandilon
The funny thing about this type of freight is that the rates ALWAYS go up when they need to move it.
What would U do in a brokers shoes in this situation when they have ALL these 'going hungry' truckers PRAYING at his/her feet 2 get that particular load?
Sad,isn't it? You would think these idiots would offer a fair rate to carriers that provided them with a good service in other areas and not take advantage of them when they get in a bad area. I have the same philosophy with the ridiculous 1.00pm or less freight.
Last month a broker that had a cheap load out of TX wouldn't budge on his rate but was practically begging me to take a load when I was in KS. When I told him my rate he about fell out of his chair.
God Bless 
#94
03-22-2008, 03:01 AM
When I asked for enlightenment, I though it would be more than common sense I've seen posted here the last 3 and 1/2 years.
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#96
03-22-2008, 07:57 PM
.....it is SO obvious that anyone that NEEDS 2 ask should get in line with the ones being phased out BY REALITY. That's funny, I'm a 1 truck operation and I've been taking 2300-2700 ttt on 5-600 miles for the last 4 weeks. ....driving a 4.5 mpg hoods versus 7 - 7.5 mpg 'modified' aeros. If U failed math you'll fail this one! If only that were true. I get 5.75mpg out f my T600 lately. I didn't fail math, I got me an eju-ma-kashion with an engineering degree. Soon I'll have my own website and make all the $$$ ....driving at WARP speed. If U failed physics U'll (hey is there such a thing as shorthand 4 the typed word?) drive like an *****. I agree with you there, but I'll still do 75mph across Wyoming. As far as physics, see above. ....taking a brokers FIRST quote. If you haven't read ANY book on negotiation UR running 4 fuel $! Never have read a book on negotiation. Never dealt with a boker, either There are some places to go to lease on and do well. There are a few examples of this with members here. ....squandering 'in the good times' without a thought in UR mind about the inevitable DIPS/unexpected. MMMMk. ...hey, lets others add to 'Z' list. .I'm not (or have the time) throwing all my experiences and RESEARCH *HERE.* If this is the tip of the iceberg of your wisdom, I'm not impressed. I just want to know about your theory on the 5-10% of carriers going under. - and OBVIOUSLY the professionals R't going '2 hand it 2 U in a silver platter!' -The best ones R 'secrets of the trade' U ain't gonna git these ones without 'paying the price.' [/quote]
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