Rates/Relationships
This is just my Venting/Opinion: I know how tight the Dry Bulk rates are, we are a Non-Haz Ag-Carrier of Liquid loads. Lately several Brokers/Load Originators are asking for trucking rates to go down like $4-600/load on 685 miles. Plus you still have to take the wash off which for Tanks is roughly $150-$220 depending on where you go. Business is Business I understand that but when you have handled certain lanes for years it is hard to swallow. Again not starting a Bashing session I just wanted to Vent and voice my opinion. Couldn't we all stand together as Trucks/Drivers and Dispatchers and do our best to match the same rates? Competition I understand, but why go lower when you could better yourself?? Take the loads from each other (we are a broker also) ( several compines are the same Carrier/Brokers) and make as much or more?? Things are alwys tight and hard to make a buck $$$ maybe work together at times and benefit everybody...It helps at times to work with your Competitors like it or not!
Thanks For listening be safe out there.
Thanks For listening be safe out there.