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Title pretty much says it all. Is there any real value in having a LoadLink subscription?
As I had relayed elsewhere in this forum, I cancelled my LoadLink subscription for cyber security reasons. However, I also looked at my real usage of the platform and in the final analysis, there really was not a cost benefit. I realized I paid thousands a year to access 1 or 2 loads annually. Figuring it backwards, I could have run quite a few empty miles for what LoadLink cost me.
I also understand that LoadLink is a good jumping off point for new entrants to the industry, but if those new entrants are on the ball, and pay attention to what's going on, they should have a solid stable of reliable load brokers and carriers in about 6 months or so, and shouldn't need LoadLink, and the subsequent exposure to some of the worst bottom feeders in the industry.
It just seems to me that LoadLink is really just an expensive solution to poor carrier planning.
Your thoughts ???
As I had relayed elsewhere in this forum, I cancelled my LoadLink subscription for cyber security reasons. However, I also looked at my real usage of the platform and in the final analysis, there really was not a cost benefit. I realized I paid thousands a year to access 1 or 2 loads annually. Figuring it backwards, I could have run quite a few empty miles for what LoadLink cost me.
I also understand that LoadLink is a good jumping off point for new entrants to the industry, but if those new entrants are on the ball, and pay attention to what's going on, they should have a solid stable of reliable load brokers and carriers in about 6 months or so, and shouldn't need LoadLink, and the subsequent exposure to some of the worst bottom feeders in the industry.
It just seems to me that LoadLink is really just an expensive solution to poor carrier planning.
Your thoughts ???