I have to ask ... Is there any real value in LoadLink?
- Thread starter Michael Ludwig
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Ya I think they get kick backs you show them someone on there that has no authorities and yet they are still allowed to post or take loads but yet maybe Loadlink should be liable for any incidents that happen with their customers I mean they all should be legit no ?
Interesting. Based on the recent judgement against CH Robinson, I wonder if Loadlink could be dragged into a lawsuit if the carrier was sourced from a posting but proven to have no authorities, etc. LL claims to have robust vetting and they touted their own dog and pony show to help us spot the fraudsters but lets face it - the majority of us on here could have taught that seminar.
I just go back to my thoughts on Loadlink from years ago - it's basically just Tinder (or Grinder - I don't judge) for freight. Swipe right and take your chances.
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Proving the load came via LL could be challenging, especially if that same provider handled the same shipper/consignee combo for that broker before.
But ya, I see where you're going here, anyone involved in the shipment could be dragged in...
Keep well,
Mike
But ya, I see where you're going here, anyone involved in the shipment could be dragged in...
Keep well,
Mike
Igor Galanter
Well-Known Member
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It would be shot in your own foot, IMHO... Now imaging LL will do prices adjustments ( going up, of course) quarterly, eh..
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In spite of their assurances to the contrary, LL cannot guarantee or ensure that criminals won’t infiltrate their platform. Unfortunately, there are some folks who mistakenly believe that subscribing to LL will provide some level of protection against falling victim to the bad actors. It cannot be emphasized enough, that the responsibility for ensuring you won’t get scammed rests squarely on your own shoulders and no one else’s.
Their board is full of false information. Carriers porting trucks that are never available. Loads that are posted by brokers that were covered days ago. Maybe just maybe they should spend sometime cleaning up the load board so there is accurate information for brokers and carriers
they need to clean up their act as there are other load boards gaining ground
they need to clean up their act as there are other load boards gaining ground
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So if they're drowning stick a hose in their mouth and speed it along.
Cargado is not too bad so far.
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If they cleared the board every day at 12:00 AM and didn't allow templates, every post would be freshly inputted in the AM during one's 'morning coffee'.
Of course, templates and posting carry over is a 'feature' they can charge for...
Just sayin'
Mike
Of course, templates and posting carry over is a 'feature' they can charge for...
Just sayin'
Mike
Broker - "I see you have a truck in NB today?"
Carrier - "sorry auto post next truck is next week"
Broker - "oh well I have loads all next week, gives details."
Carrier - "sorry booked up"
Loadlink 101 right there
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So true Mike. It’s sad to say, but there are lazy carriers and lazy brokers out there who post non existent trucks and non existent loads. Carriers “just looking” to see what’s out there and what it pays in that particular neighborhood just in case they end up there at some time in the future. Brokers posting phantom loads to gauge what the “going rate” is for trucks out of a particular region. Combine that with carry over posts from days gone by and one has to wonder….” How many actual trucks and how many real loads are there.”