Warehouse appointments

[jackhole]

Is it just me or are these large warehousing Companies in the USA and even here in Canada becoming more and more of a pain in the ass to deal with. If they can't give a loading or delivering appointments within 48 hours , I say they have a problem. Everyone is having trouble finding trucks and when we do find one last minute and then call for an appointment , we are regularly told that there are no appointments left for the week , this is on a Monday or Tuesday. Very frustrating and it seems to be getting worse all the time.

 

[Nawk]

It might be the warehouses... It might be that you are just old and bitter and the Big M is but a distant memory.

Until people start saying "No - we won't deliver there anymore" they're not going to change.

When an appointment is required for one skid travelling 1500 miles and they give you a 30 minute window... that's ridiculous. The appointment thing has gotten out of hand. And when you do show on time... you sit for three hours is just insanity.

 

[bellcitytransport]

Having the same issues... these multi national companies are scrambling to cover loads, when you find them a last minute truck or you're the last minute truck due to a load cancelling, they can't get you in, or the delivery is pushed so far out there is no point in loading.

 

[jackhole]

It might be the warehouses... It might be that you are just old and bitter and the Big M is but a distant memory.

Until people start saying "No - we won't deliver there anymore" they're not going to change.

When an appointment is required for one skid travelling 1500 miles and they give you a 30 minute window... that's ridiculous. The appointment thing has gotten out of hand. And when you do show on time... you sit for three hours is just insanity.

The Big M is still kicking , and yes , old and bitter dealing with all these donkey's.

Finally find a truck in LA on Monday and told by Lineage Santa Maria that they have no appointment times left for the week - such bullshit.

 

[thebluffs1]

Its the Lineage way....but man, do I feel your frustration.

 

[shayne]

AGREED!