How Are All These Loads Getting Moved Right Now?

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We are lucky that we have worked with the same carriers over the years to move our excess freight. Looking on link I see at 150 plus postings of loads coming out of Ohio and only 15 trucks posted for that area. Same in WI, IL, TN. How do all these loads end up getting moved.

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Sometimes they don't, at least for a few days or more. Welcome to the new normal! Just a suggestion Wright, we are all grown ups on this site, so you don't have to use the code words, "move our excess freight", when really what you mean, is the freight you broker out to other carriers. We all know that carriers, perhaps now more than ever, are performing the duties of a broker and selling freight they can't handle to other carriers. I am sure that most carriers have more "excess freight" than they have seen for quite a long while.
 
Don't forget out of those 150 postings, there is at least 3-6 people posting and reposting the same load. The good brokers don't post and just call the carrier they have a relationship with.
 
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I wish those days were still here Paul. Unfortunately, we are posting much more freight than compared to a year ago. Yes, our first few calls go out to the 2 or 3 regular for that lane, but they are often either too busy or just not there. Sourcing equipment takes a whole lot more time these days.
 
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Paul Shteyn said:
Don't forget out of those 150 postings, there is at least 3-6 people posting and reposting the same load. The good brokers don't post and just call the carrier they have a relationship with.
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I disagree Paul, we consider ourselves a good broker and we are finding ourselves posting more than we ever did, I don't love it but it does help build ones carrier base and I have to find a truck..
 
I do agree with you, but people need to educate their clients on the situation and to give 3-4 day notices in order to secure truck. Most people are still trying to cover trucks at pre 2018 prices not understanding that the average price to run a truck is around $1.50 per mile plus any repairs, waiting time and other associated costs.
 
Customers that support us we always prefer to work with them and we give them heads up on available trucks. relationship game along with availability.
 
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I agree Loaders. We are booking loads a week in advance and getting something booked "today or tomorrow" is next to impossible on some lanes.
 
No doubt about it loaders. A carrier I use on a inbound lane could not cover the load due to driver not getting back on time. So I called some other carriers that I have used time to time on that lane for extra loads and they are booked out for the week.. Finally managed to cover it after a load fell thru on one the carriers I use. I’m hearing from other carriers that they are booked a week to two in advance.
 
Paul Shteyn said:
I do agree with you, but people need to educate their clients on the situation and to give 3-4 day notices in order to secure truck. Most people are still trying to cover trucks at pre 2018 prices not understanding that the average price to run a truck is around $1.50 per mile plus any repairs, waiting time and other associated costs.
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We have clicked all those boxes and it's still a struggle in many areas, the new normal as they say. Our customers have been educated, we ask the carriers for a fair rate then quote the client. Everything is spot quoted now and availability is flexible. Having said all of that, we still have to post more than ever.
 
Same here.. I've received an increase on some of my lanes. Not all, but some. It's been a struggle, but we've been through this before.
 
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We don't post loads as a rule...but we had a company record of 4 today....as stated above...we are saying "it's the new norm" daily....
 
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