Put a " Offer Rate" on the load
Here is where the change needs to happen.... I run a few reefers/vans and utilize other load boards like DAT to secure freight for these trucks. On the DAT board and others similar, most of the loads available have true offer rates posted on the load. The loads with posted rates are the loads that get the most attention. Which brings me to my point... I get daily calls from hopper merchandisers and brokers asking on rate and what will it take. Calls saying we can't find trucks. It's time, in the hopper industry, we begin to put public offer rates on posted loads on Bulk Loads. Efficiency is key in this industry. I do believe this will bring back some stability to the hopper freight.