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THEY DON'T PUT THE PAY ON THERE CAUSE OTHER BROKERS KNOW WHAT THEY PAY AND COULD CUT THEM OUT\n ", "contentHtml": "\r\n\tYEP , WELL I WAS TOLD . THEY DON'T PUT THE PAY ON THERE CAUSE OTHER BROKERS KNOW WHAT THEY PAY AND COULD CUT THEM OUT \r\n\t ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-11-22", "dateAdded": "2011-10-29T23:41:25Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 3159, "firstName": "Chris", "lastName": "Martin", "companyName": "CSM HAULING LLC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "Annada", "state": "MO", "userCommentCount": 8, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 21798, "content": "well thats true\n", "contentHtml": "well thats true ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-11-04", "dateAdded": "2011-10-29T23:56:14Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 3002, "firstName": "DAN", "lastName": "BRAUN", "companyName": "BRAUN FARMS", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "CAMPUS", "state": "IL", "userCommentCount": 79, "userLikes": 14, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 21799, "content": "\n I am broker agent that is primarily interested in connecting the shipper and carrier together. We operate so the carrier will get the best rates. However, we also work in a way that all benefit in the transaction. We are not out to make a lop sided deal where the carrier is left out in the cold so to speak. Right now I am working with sevral shippers that need thimgs moved, but I'm not getting responses from drivers at all. I have listed these loads across many boards without takers. What we look for is what the carrier will accept as a rate for the load presented. We seek YOUR rate first and present it to the shipper.\n", "contentHtml": " \r\nI am broker agent that is primarily interested in connecting the shipper and carrier together. We operate so the carrier will get the best rates. However, we also work in a way that all benefit in the transaction. We are not out to make a lop sided deal where the carrier is left out in the cold so to speak. Right now I am working with sevral shippers that need thimgs moved, but I'm not getting responses from drivers at all. I have listed these loads across many boards without takers. What we look for is what the carrier will accept as a rate for the load presented. We seek YOUR rate first and present it to the shipper. ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2011-10-02", "dateAdded": "2011-10-30T03:58:31Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 5504, "firstName": "DAVID", "lastName": "RAWE", "companyName": "DMR SERVICES LLC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "Colorado Springs", "state": "CO", "userCommentCount": 2, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 28275, "content": " http://www.thumbtack.com/co/colorado-springs/house-cleaning/concierge-services\n I don't see anywhere where you are qualified to be a load broker, much less much else. I say \"on your bike, yank!\" \n", "contentHtml": " http://www.thumbtack.com/co/colorado-springs/house-cleaning/concierge-services \r\nI don't see anywhere where you are qualified to be a load broker, much less much else. I say "on your bike, yank!" ", "parentReplyId": 21799, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2011-08-11", "dateAdded": "2011-10-30T23:14:09Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 5135, "firstName": "LYNN", "lastName": "KRAMER", "companyName": "KRAMER", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "BOISE", "state": "ID", "userCommentCount": 14, "userLikes": 3, "userDislikes": 1, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 21800, "content": "\n Based on your mini-bio (Life as a Trucker.com) Lynn, it looks like you are just starting out as well. I'm coming into this business with training as well and trying to expand my current business like you. I'm here to help find work for carriers and that's what I try to do. The concierge business you used as a link presnets what is done with that section of my business and that's it. I'm looking for reliable drivers/carriers that are interested in single loads as well as long term projects and thats's it. I operate under the authority of Shippernet.com as an Inpedendent Sales Agent with the MC# 327243 for that organization.\n \n I have over ten years experience providing logistical support to US Air Force Reserve groups both here and overseas. This includes supply of vital warfighting equipment and general supplies. I have designed multiple realtime material tracking systems and improved warfighter readiness for mission critical operations. Together with inventory management systems and implementation down to the carrier level I feel that my experience is quite well versed.\n \n I am here to help shippers and carriers match up and make sure that the carrier gets the maxiumum revunue and the shipper is provided the best drivers. That's my role and that's what I do for my broker.\n \n Lynn, you don't have to take any loads that I offer...right?\n \n", "contentHtml": " \r\nBased on your mini-bio (Life as a Trucker.com) Lynn, it looks like you are just starting out as well. I'm coming into this business with training as well and trying to expand my current business like you. I'm here to help find work for carriers and that's what I try to do. The concierge business you used as a link presnets what is done with that section of my business and that's it. I'm looking for reliable drivers/carriers that are interested in single loads as well as long term projects and thats's it. I operate under the authority of Shippernet.com as an Inpedendent Sales Agent with the MC# 327243 for that organization. \r\n \r\nI have over ten years experience providing logistical support to US Air Force Reserve groups both here and overseas. This includes supply of vital warfighting equipment and general supplies. I have designed multiple realtime material tracking systems and improved warfighter readiness for mission critical operations. Together with inventory management systems and implementation down to the carrier level I feel that my experience is quite well versed. \r\n \r\nI am here to help shippers and carriers match up and make sure that the carrier gets the maxiumum revunue and the shipper is provided the best drivers. That's my role and that's what I do for my broker. \r\n \r\nLynn, you don't have to take any loads that I offer...right? \r\n ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2011-10-02", "dateAdded": "2011-11-06T18:51:29Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 5504, "firstName": "DAVID", "lastName": "RAWE", "companyName": "DMR SERVICES LLC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "Colorado Springs", "state": "CO", "userCommentCount": 2, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 21801, "content": "\n David: and have you gotten your velvet hat and fur coat yet along with your Caddie with the exhaust coming out of the sides ...Because that is pretty much what brokers are...We never had so many brokers before..and It was the shipper and the trucker...Now it is the broker and shipper..then the broker and the trucker...There are those that want to get into the food chain and take their cut...Ever wonder how much a phone and computer costs compaires to that truck /trailer fuel costs etc...And just who is making the money..?The broker says that they are providing a service ...just like the guy that has is velvet hat and fur coat..and has his girls( truckers)...So truckers hopefully you know who is the ....( giver) and the ..... ( receiver)...And why the rates are never posted...One reason is that the cut starts of at as much as the broker can get away with like 60% of the load and the closer to the has to move date..the cut gets less like 20%..And they don't want you to know so you jump on that load that pays you 40%... And David...Do you know how much it costs to run a truck? Or do you make it up in miles?\n \n", "contentHtml": " \r\nDavid: and have you gotten your velvet hat and fur coat yet along with your Caddie with the exhaust coming out of the sides ...Because that is pretty much what brokers are...We never had so many brokers before..and It was the shipper and the trucker...Now it is the broker and shipper..then the broker and the trucker...There are those that want to get into the food chain and take their cut...Ever wonder how much a phone and computer costs compaires to that truck /trailer fuel costs etc...And just who is making the money..?The broker says that they are providing a service ...just like the guy that has is velvet hat and fur coat..and has his girls( truckers)...So truckers hopefully you know who is the ....( giver) and the ..... ( receiver)...And why the rates are never posted...One reason is that the cut starts of at as much as the broker can get away with like 60% of the load and the closer to the has to move date..the cut gets less like 20%..And they don't want you to know so you jump on that load that pays you 40%... And David...Do you know how much it costs to run a truck? Or do you make it up in miles? \r\n ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-11-12", "dateAdded": "2011-11-06T19:45:13Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 3078, "firstName": "JEFF", "lastName": "PEARSON", "companyName": "C & R TRUCKING INC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "PAYSON", "state": "UT", "userCommentCount": 927, "userLikes": 225, "userDislikes": 94, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 21802, "content": "\n While some times I do not agree with Jeff and his ideas, I must say he is pretty much spot on. I will use the following example. There is a processor in our area that has had a change in ownership and one of the primary carriers under the old ownership is now a broker only with no trucks on the road. The rates have been cut by this said broker about two dollars a ton on 140 LOADED miles and to top it off the broker is taking 7%. The only winners here are the new ownership as they put more money in their pocket because I'd be willing to bet that they have not passed on the saving to the buyer and the broker putting the 7% in his pocket.", "contentHtml": "\r\n\tWhile some times I do not agree with Jeff and his ideas, I must say he is pretty much spot on. I will use the following example. There is a processor in our area that has had a change in ownership and one of the primary carriers under the old ownership is now a broker only with no trucks on the road. The rates have been cut by this said broker about two dollars a ton on 140 LOADED miles and to top it off the broker is taking 7%. The only winners here are the new ownership as they put more money in their pocket because I'd be willing to bet that they have not passed on the saving to the buyer and the broker putting the 7% in his pocket.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-12-18", "dateAdded": "2011-11-07T01:26:38Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 3398, "firstName": "DAVID", "lastName": "HAYES", "companyName": "ROSS BENNETT TRUCKING INC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "Galena", "state": "KS", "userCommentCount": 236, "userLikes": 105, "userDislikes": 112, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 } ], "userDislikes": 0, "signUpDate": "2010-11-04", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0, "iSubscribe": 0 }

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Posted on Sat, Oct 29, 2011 at 7:14 PM CST in CAMPUS, IL