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We are very new to the game and looking to get into direct shipper loads. It’s very apparent that load boards are not for scalable businesses and it’s just a way to get our feet in the door. I am looking forward to a video from you specifically on how to book direct to shipper loads. Great content!
Would love to see the video on how to get direct shippers. And congrats on your business expansion. You always dropping gems. Hopefully someday I'll meet you at the top in this business.
I made a connect with a customer from a local w2 job I had just by telling the guy I was about to go out on my own and asked if I could help him out. He said to holler at him once I'm up and going.
It doesn't matter if he tells you or not how to get direct shippers cause you are the one who have to make the phone calls and have at last 6 trucks before any company take you seriously it takes HARD WORK ans time
I’ve been through so much in last year-covid caused my car dealership to close- got divorce in the works right now -went from wife kids 4. BEd house to renting a room- I want to buy box tru k n do local runs in Massachusetts- - just this guys demeanor helps me think I can do it
This was fantastic, and not for the reason I thought. It was great to see the breakdown in longterm goals, with regards to scaling, and how that played into DAT & ITS load boards. Inconsistent revenue isn’t talked about enough, when it comes to being a DAT player. Markets flip and plenty of owner ops go under. It happened, big time, in 2020. You HAVE to have a strategy. Whether that’s a direct shipper OR broker partnership - there has to be a plan. The market is brutal and can turn on a dime.
We have been in business for over a year now started our authority August 2020. You are providing great Information. In the year we have been in business we have 2 drivers and 1 O/O with another one looking to come on as well. I am the dispatcher but would love to continue to grow this business exponentially.. would love to see a video on how to get direct shipper business. We aren’t afraid to put in the work.
Wow, dude is articulate as hell. With the driver shortage it is also giving carriers way more power. I reached out to a company I hauled for several months ago and used an old RC that was much cheaper than current MR but more than back then do secure a few new lanes for my guys.
You always blow my mind bro. I retired from IT to help my dad start his authority last year and we've been running hotshot loads as a team all year. First year we're going to gross around 300k. I've been obsessed with learning how to grow im getting my next hotshot truck this February (pre-order). I want our 3rd to be a proper Cascadia Freightliner sleeper cab. I'd love to get some contact info so I can hit you up for advice as we grow.
Very good info presented here. My cousin is hotshoting and has a mix of load-boards and a single direct shipper load. He favors the later, since he knows that is a constant and in his business, he can manage the cost. Now he can't expand nor want to expand on that relationship , but if he wanted to buy a 2nd truck and plant a driver in the seat, he could.
What’s going on Gill I been watching your videos I gotta say compared to the videos out there the content you put out is clear and pretty accurate thank you for all these videos that help out drivers like myself.. keep it up ✊🏽
I read the comments before I watched the video. The information that you offer is priceless, thank you for providing it to the public for free. It isn't falling on death ears. After I make a small fortune as an o/o with my team I'll be sure to pass this info on
The problem with going to direct shipper loads.... is volume x (amount of trucks/trailers) = complete deliveries. If you domt have the fleet to provide the logistic solutions.... a shipper will always rely on brokers.
This is great info. I am new to dispatching although I have had my company for a year now. I have not put any foot work into it. I am looking on how to find carriers, owner operators/clients to get my business started. Thank you for the info!
Just started watching your channel. But, I love how you put it out there straight and honest. I'm the guy on another video that asked about dispatching jobs with your company. I will be checking out the website looking for the application you mentioned. I appreciate your time.
😂 I have been a truck driver for 8 yrs . I think your a little full of it. That would be great most direct shippers are looking for large carriers . If you are a smaller delivery company you can probably work out something with a smaller shipper if you can come to a mutal agreement to be dedicated to a customer/shipper.
Hello brother I’m thinking to buy a cargo van and do local loads I’m based in Long Island New York so maybe even in tri state area What’s the best way to start and go about it? Any help would be highly appreciated
It’s a skilled job with high demand and low supply. Therefore you don’t need to distinguish yourself Comparing drivers to wheat is some presumptuous shit.
No one is comparing drivers to wheat. The service itself is very much commoditized among small carriers. Also, there isn't a high demand/low supply issue at all... in fact... it's the complete opposite (which explains the tanking spot rates). If you would like to have a honest discussion without strawmanning my arguments, I would be more than happy to.
You’re located in Oak Creek? Are you hiring dispatchers? I’d really like to work and learn from you. I love how thoroughly you present your information!
We are hiring! I’m working with a third party web development team to set up applications for dispatchers. It should be live on our website by the weekend!
@@Gill22 Sweet!! Do you offer any training to get going with working as a dispatcher in your company? I have a 4 year college degree plus business background in the car industry so I understand negotiation and communicating with all types of people. Currently working on my CDL I’d like to have all aspects of this business covered. I’m from the Chicago NW suburbs.
Hello Gill. I just started to watch your channel looking to get into the 26ft box truck business wanted to know if you provide dispatch service as well?
Just came across you today and I hit that like and subscribe button . Thanks for the info . As of right now , would you say $10,000 is enough to start this business in columbus Ohio ?
One doubt that I don’t really think was answered, in this video. I have been a broker my self for 6-7 years (Have my company) I have my own customers with my brokerage and this takes me to the next step my doubt, I also just opened up my trucking company about a year ago, so to get direct shipper loads you need to start with load boards until you can really offer a shipper or direct client a service that requires a truck fleet not only 2-3-4 trucks do you agree or what do you think, and/or how many trucks do you think is enough for my trucking company get/jump to the next level ??
I totally agree. One truck is not enough to get direct shipper loads. You need a fleet of at the very least 10 trucks before you pursue direct shipper loads imo
The biggest is consistency of rates and fuel surcharge payments. It reduces variability which is needed if you want to run a fleet or trucks and not just a few trucks.
I thought it was basic common sense. Why would a company pay a middle man that has no trucks to transport their goods? They pay broker's because they know nothing about their transportation and would rather pay someone to take care of that issue for them. They may never even see the face of their broker, but they leave that responsibility to them. That's what they pay them to do. "Take care of our transportation for us because we have to focus on our store/company/business. We can't be bothered with finding employee's, trucks, and fix maintenance issues. Thats a whole another department that we know nothing about" It's pretty common sense why a company would use a middle man instead of directly hiring a one man person. Broker will find someone else to fill in the gaps if someone quits. Imagine if the person quits; the company will have no products/goods. Can't really stand around and be twiddling their thumbs
Everyone knows all of this. It’s common sense to any trucker or owner operator. We all know they direct shippers are the only way to survive out here, but it’s not that simple. It takes a neat miracle to acquired their dedicated lanes and enough to keep your businesses sustainable. You might find one, and then you’ll be out the first time you cannot cover one of their loads… It’s not just hard to do. It’s virtually impossible, anc it’s why 90% of the new hotshot industry is hanging it up and quitting. The industry is a trap. Stay far away from it if you have any god damn sense. You will lose everything.
i provide them with service packages at a competitive rate, not at “low” rates. The whole point of going direct with a shipper is to make more money on a consistent stream. If you don’t think you can provide additional products/services that a shipper would value, then yes, definitely consider underbidding the spot market on a trial basis and then discuss the possibility of signing a long term contract!
Currently we don’t have any flatbed trucks but we’re definitely open to exploring that market! I want us to focus primarily on dry van and reefer loads but i also want to get into flatbed work. Becoming industry experts in the “big 3” is definitely a goal we hope to accomplish very soon!
Gil, "On time and safely" is NOT a good assumption my brother. Not by a long shot. Just being on time with a load is 80% of the battle. Safe? I take that to mean in one piece. I own two semi's and two step decks. My competition, based on feedback from brokers/shippers, my competitors get both conditions (on time and safe) right about 50% of the time. When they see my company name, we're getting it right over 99% of the time and are A rated. Do I understand the point of your video? Sure, if I'm trying to scale up to be JB Hunt or some smaller regional version of them, but I'm not interested because it's all a gigantic pain in the ass vs just work for myself. One more thing: I'll agree to disagree with the premise of your video that I'm a commodity. If the shipper can find a step deck with ramps IMMEDIATELY, they sure as hell don't pay me like that :-). They pay me DAM GOOD for those loads. If I owned a plain jane dry van or flatbed? then I see more of your point. Load boards have been good to me - for now. I won't throw this idea of yours out with the bath water because I mix and match strategies all the time... hell, whatever work$ is all good with me. Keep up the great work!
Thanks brother and yes i was speaking mostly of the big three: dry van, reefer, and flatbed loads. By the very nature of having specialized equipment, you are valued. However, i would argue you are still a commodity. The loose definition being you can’t add additional value and differentiate your service from your competitors just based on the type of equipment you have. In the video i mentioned you can still make really really good money booking off of load boards, however, as you mentioned, this is more for those who want to be a small “big” company and run a much bigger operation. All in all, this video is not to say load boards are bad by any means. We still use them! However, most O/O’s (the ones running dry van, reefer, flatbed loads with no specified niche) should invest some time networking and finding direct shipper loads because of the value prop you’re able to offer!
@@Gill22// I feel you on the term "commodity". During the vid, I actually stopped it and said to myself this dude is on point - which is why the basic premise is an excellent consideration to keep in mind. Hell, I was the first person I can think of to use the term "gross sales" when talking about my trucking operation income so words (and terms) make a big difference for those of us interested in working smarter vs harder. In thinking more about your ideas here I see advantages and disadvantages to contracted (dedicated) vs loadboard (spot) freight sales. One interesting comparison you mentioned was steady cash flow. To stay steady for that dedicated customer, I can't have a truck go down - in which case I would want a second truck. On the other side of the equation, a steady out and back has enormous benefits in terms of setting up my truck for ONLY that customer. I carry tarps, straps and enough chains and binders to imprison King Kong. My equipment alone costs more than a typical used car (yesterday's prices). It's exhausting sometimes carrying TOOLS of the trade for almost any stepdeck job EVERYWHERE vs just what I need. The last but most important consideration is sustainability but from an emotional and mental health aspect. I LOVE seeing different places but it's also an enormous mental stress to CONSTANTLY be at yet another different pickup and drop-off. Every now and again it's cool but it would be nice to repeat some customers which I've had the opportunity to do.
No one is telling you to stop all load board usage. I thought I made it pretty clear that the point of the video was to teach people the fundamental reason WHY they need to move from a primarily spot rate to contract rate and the benefits that come along with that. Even big companies have to use load boards to cover some deadhead or return shipments so I wouldn't make that argument. Before leaving a sarcastic comment, make sure you actually understand the contents of the video Mr. Sanjurjo.
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Let me know too bro.. how to get direct shippers
How can I get started with my dispatching business? Is there anyway we can connect?
I submitted my owner operator application a couple weeks ago but I didn’t hear back from you.?
It still says pre order. Is it not avail yet,
We are very new to the game and looking to get into direct shipper loads. It’s very apparent that load boards are not for scalable businesses and it’s just a way to get our feet in the door. I am looking forward to a video from you specifically on how to book direct to shipper loads. Great content!
me too, is it out yet?
Would love to see the video on how to get direct shippers! Your videos are awesome!
You should make that video showing how to obtain direct shippers. Great video by the way.
Would love to see the video on how to get direct shippers. And congrats on your business expansion. You always dropping gems. Hopefully someday I'll meet you at the top in this business.
Will definitely make that video sometime soon!
That is where your communication and knowledge of the industry comes into play
Interested with video how to get direct to shipper.
There pretty much is no other way than knocking on doors and talking to the person that makes the decisions which trucking company to hire.
I made a connect with a customer from a local w2 job I had just by telling the guy I was about to go out on my own and asked if I could help him out. He said to holler at him once I'm up and going.
It doesn't matter if he tells you or not how to get direct shippers cause you are the one who have to make the phone calls and have at last 6 trucks before any company take you seriously it takes HARD WORK ans time
Hhhhh woow am shocked thankful that I watched. This video to know direct shipper is more money hhhhhhhh
Shut your mouth
3 trucks
@@itsmitchnewton7670 👍👌
He said in the video that you need 5 trucks. Go back to the video since I think you missed the boat.
This guy is the truth 💯believes in his information and content enough to just put it out and eat of TH-cam 💯I can appreciate this approach 💯✊🏿🍞
I’ve been through so much in last year-covid caused my car dealership to close- got divorce in the works right now -went from wife kids 4. BEd house to renting a room- I want to buy box tru k n do local runs in Massachusetts- - just this guys demeanor helps me think I can do it
This was fantastic, and not for the reason I thought. It was great to see the breakdown in longterm goals, with regards to scaling, and how that played into DAT & ITS load boards. Inconsistent revenue isn’t talked about enough, when it comes to being a DAT player. Markets flip and plenty of owner ops go under. It happened, big time, in 2020. You HAVE to have a strategy. Whether that’s a direct shipper OR broker partnership - there has to be a plan. The market is brutal and can turn on a dime.
We have been in business for over a year now started our authority August 2020. You are providing great Information. In the year we have been in business we have 2 drivers and 1 O/O with another one looking to come on as well. I am the dispatcher but would love to continue to grow this business exponentially.. would love to see a video on how to get direct shipper business. We aren’t afraid to put in the work.
Wow, dude is articulate as hell. With the driver shortage it is also giving carriers way more power. I reached out to a company I hauled for several months ago and used an old RC that was much cheaper than current MR but more than back then do secure a few new lanes for my guys.
You always blow my mind bro. I retired from IT to help my dad start his authority last year and we've been running hotshot loads as a team all year. First year we're going to gross around 300k. I've been obsessed with learning how to grow im getting my next hotshot truck this February (pre-order). I want our 3rd to be a proper Cascadia Freightliner sleeper cab. I'd love to get some contact info so I can hit you up for advice as we grow.
That’s incredible! Reach out to me on Instagram or just email me, would love to help 👌🏽
@@Gill22 will do thanks brother
Crazy.... i was thinking about getting into IT....
I guess ill just stay where im at.
I’m into hotshots loads now how did you find those good loads brother?
@@dvonnbrown2485 just keep refreshing and be quick to grab a good one. Currently it’s winter so it’s not the best season either
Would to know everything about getting into direct shipping instead of load boards for beginners
Very good info presented here. My cousin is hotshoting and has a mix of load-boards and a single direct shipper load. He favors the later, since he knows that is a constant and in his business, he can manage the cost.
Now he can't expand nor want to expand on that relationship , but if he wanted to buy a 2nd truck and plant a driver in the seat, he could.
I like your videos because you are organized! You have a message and you stick to it. I like the way you present info and I just want to say thanks!
thank you! only planning on dropping high quality, useful content on here
What’s going on Gill I been watching your videos I gotta say compared to the videos out there the content you put out is clear and pretty accurate thank you for all these videos that help out drivers like myself.. keep it up ✊🏽
Appreciate it brother! Just trying to be as helpful as possible based on my experience/knowledge running a successful company.
I read the comments before I watched the video. The information that you offer is priceless, thank you for providing it to the public for free. It isn't falling on death ears. After I make a small fortune as an o/o with my team I'll be sure to pass this info on
Wow! Just found your channel and I am amazed. You are a rare talent on many levels. Thank you!
Gill I love your show. You are a really business man
You make make real sense. Best info on the internet.
Thanks brother appreciate it! Just trying my best to make trucking companies and owner operators successful
@@Gill22 well you are doing a Great
Job.
The problem with going to direct shipper loads.... is volume x (amount of trucks/trailers) = complete deliveries.
If you domt have the fleet to provide the logistic solutions.... a shipper will always rely on brokers.
very very true. I just want people to get an idea of why they need to move away from load board eventually when they have a sizable fleet!
My utmost respect and gratitude to you 🙏🏻
Yessssiir 💪🏼 we will love a video on how to find shippers
The ONLY thing to say is Thank You Brother🙏🏾
This is great info. I am new to dispatching although I have had my company for a year now. I have not put any foot work into it. I am looking on how to find carriers, owner operators/clients to get my business started. Thank you for the info!
Just started watching your channel. But, I love how you put it out there straight and honest. I'm the guy on another video that asked about dispatching jobs with your company. I will be checking out the website looking for the application you mentioned. I appreciate your time.
I see an Iron Maiden shirt, i press like button. Which album is your favorite and why is it The Number of the Beast?
YESSS can you make a video detailing finding and contacting and closing shippers?
Your advice is very practical and trustworthy...Thank-you. Keep up the great work.
Thank you brother! Hope to keep the trust 👌🏽
Thank you sir. Have a great day.
You are a good teacher dude! The message is clear, the content is organized and enriching.
Thank you
We all have to go to a trucking dinner one day
Thanks for your information 👍
I am thinking about how to approach this business. So your info made me seb, like, and comment!
😂 I have been a truck driver for 8 yrs . I think your a little full of it. That would be great most direct shippers are looking for large carriers . If you are a smaller delivery company you can probably work out something with a smaller shipper if you can come to a mutal agreement to be dedicated to a customer/shipper.
Ssa paji .....you are creating great videos with knowledgeable content. Keep it up.
Hello brother
I’m thinking to buy a cargo van and do local loads I’m based in Long Island New York so maybe even in tri state area
What’s the best way to start and go about it? Any help would be highly appreciated
Bruh love the honesty in ur vids, God bless
thank you brother that means a lot! god bless.
Really appreciate the gems you dropping bro
Good info. Something to think about.
Your doing a grand Job, young man.
Please can you make a video and explain how to establish a good relationship with shippers . Thanks
That’s a badass shirt man!
Great information 👍
Speaking pure truth as always!
Man, I wish I can work for you. I just started my cdl class A at a technical school last week.
Slowly but surely brother! You’re making great progress just take it one day at a time!
It’s a skilled job with high demand and low supply. Therefore you don’t need to distinguish yourself
Comparing drivers to wheat is some presumptuous shit.
No one is comparing drivers to wheat. The service itself is very much commoditized among small carriers. Also, there isn't a high demand/low supply issue at all... in fact... it's the complete opposite (which explains the tanking spot rates). If you would like to have a honest discussion without strawmanning my arguments, I would be more than happy to.
Heck ya I need that shipper video !!!!
You’re located in Oak Creek? Are you hiring dispatchers? I’d really like to work and learn from you. I love how thoroughly you present your information!
We are hiring! I’m working with a third party web development team to set up applications for dispatchers. It should be live on our website by the weekend!
@@Gill22 Sweet!! Do you offer any training to get going with working as a dispatcher in your company? I have a 4 year college degree plus business background in the car industry so I understand negotiation and communicating with all types of people. Currently working on my CDL I’d like to have all aspects of this business covered. I’m from the Chicago NW suburbs.
Some of the brokers always rude to us this could be the also reason we cutting off middle man in the game
Hello Gill. I just started to watch your channel looking to get into the 26ft box truck business wanted to know if you provide dispatch service as well?
I like your videos buddy, I'd like to learn more from you, someday I'll start my own company.
Hello sir!
Really enjoy watching your videos
Actually you mentioned you’re hiring dispatchers. Can i join your team?
Again, awesome video. Truthful information. Tks
This is valuable lesson and I would love to thank you for the good content. Man I would love to pay you if you can teach me. Please let me know. 😊
I will be releasing a course soon with a couple of open spots! If you’re on the email list, you will be notified as soon as it’s released!
How do you get on the email list
Good advice. Nice IM shirt.
thank you!
Just came across you today and I hit that like and subscribe button . Thanks for the info . As of right now , would you say $10,000 is enough to start this business in columbus Ohio ?
How do folks become owner operators? Where to start? Any advice helps 😊
As always, appreciate the quality content.
One doubt that I don’t really think was answered, in this video. I have been a broker my self for 6-7 years (Have my company) I have my own customers with my brokerage and this takes me to the next step my doubt, I also just opened up my trucking company about a year ago, so to get direct shipper loads you need to start with load boards until you can really offer a shipper or direct client a service that requires a truck fleet not only 2-3-4 trucks do you agree or what do you think, and/or how many trucks do you think is enough for my trucking company get/jump to the next level ??
I totally agree. One truck is not enough to get direct shipper loads. You need a fleet of at the very least 10 trucks before you pursue direct shipper loads imo
Thanks bro been out here since August 1 2021 and been using your advice as i go thanks really appreciate it may allah reward you
appreciate you brother! got a lot more great content coming out soon!!
Gill I’m a girl in this game and just started my company with straight box trucks what’s you most important piece of advice that you can give me ??
Thanks for the advice
Great video, very informative!
thank you!
Can you please show me a video on direct shipping? How do I approach this?
Another great informative video
Awesome content👌🏽🔥
Can you make a video finding direct loads? Booking direct loads? How to talk to brokers and contrat direct loads?
Yes i will!
@@Gill22 Thanks! The information is priceless, keep up the good work.
@@Gill22 I had an owner operator approach me at the flying j in the fuel island asking about loads I sent him your channel and Instagram.
@@mmatalk3817 I appreciate that! Btw love the channel name
Much appreciated for the lessons and the videos bro, how can I get into direct shippers
I’ll probably end up making a video on that as well!
What sort of incentives are you referring to when discussing contracting with a compàny for loads?
The biggest is consistency of rates and fuel surcharge payments. It reduces variability which is needed if you want to run a fleet or trucks and not just a few trucks.
The nontangible asset the broker has is the extra blanket of insurance on the cargo.
Im interested in owner operator. Can you speak more in depth of how this program works? Thx
I thought it was basic common sense. Why would a company pay a middle man that has no trucks to transport their goods? They pay broker's because they know nothing about their transportation and would rather pay someone to take care of that issue for them. They may never even see the face of their broker, but they leave that responsibility to them. That's what they pay them to do.
"Take care of our transportation for us because we have to focus on our store/company/business. We can't be bothered with finding employee's, trucks, and fix maintenance issues. Thats a whole another department that we know nothing about"
It's pretty common sense why a company would use a middle man instead of directly hiring a one man person. Broker will find someone else to fill in the gaps if someone quits. Imagine if the person quits; the company will have no products/goods. Can't really stand around and be twiddling their thumbs
hello from Uzbekistan
Are you guys looking for box truck drivers?
Everyone knows all of this. It’s common sense to any trucker or owner operator. We all know they direct shippers are the only way to survive out here, but it’s not that simple. It takes a neat miracle to acquired their dedicated lanes and enough to keep your businesses sustainable. You might find one, and then you’ll be out the first time you cannot cover one of their loads… It’s not just hard to do. It’s virtually impossible, anc it’s why 90% of the new hotshot industry is hanging it up and quitting. The industry is a trap. Stay far away from it if you have any god damn sense. You will lose everything.
sounds legal, am about to join logistics from Ukraine
I got a dat ad why listening to this
Great video
when you offer low rates to direct shippers at first, Is it simply to get you name basically in their bubble? then as you work more you get to up it?
i provide them with service packages at a competitive rate, not at “low” rates. The whole point of going direct with a shipper is to make more money on a consistent stream. If you don’t think you can provide additional products/services that a shipper would value, then yes, definitely consider underbidding the spot market on a trial basis and then discuss the possibility of signing a long term contract!
I want to apply for dispatching post
What are some things that can add to your value proposition?
So how you direct loads and stop using load boards? I didn’t understand your big message here
He talks about first building up relationships using the load boards, and then leveraging those relationships to receive direct loads
What are some ways that I can differentiate myself from other transporters?
People gotta start cold calling
Very on point
Insurance cover for brokers?
Smart chanell- great knowledge
thank you!
Ferrari wouldn’t take u to places where Prius will
Prius > Ferrari 😤
Are you hiring cargo van/ sprinter owner operators?
Gill do you do or ever considered doing Flat Bed work.Would love to know.
Currently we don’t have any flatbed trucks but we’re definitely open to exploring that market! I want us to focus primarily on dry van and reefer loads but i also want to get into flatbed work. Becoming industry experts in the “big 3” is definitely a goal we hope to accomplish very soon!
Any ideas on finding load out trailers?
Any suggestions for any good Dispatchers?
Do u recommend any good dispatching company?
Thanks
What are your requirements? Do you have dedicated loads in the SE? 29401
Did you make business with fleet owners ??
Drop the next video !
Gil, "On time and safely" is NOT a good assumption my brother. Not by a long shot. Just being on time with a load is 80% of the battle. Safe? I take that to mean in one piece. I own two semi's and two step decks. My competition, based on feedback from brokers/shippers, my competitors get both conditions (on time and safe) right about 50% of the time. When they see my company name, we're getting it right over 99% of the time and are A rated. Do I understand the point of your video? Sure, if I'm trying to scale up to be JB Hunt or some smaller regional version of them, but I'm not interested because it's all a gigantic pain in the ass vs just work for myself. One more thing: I'll agree to disagree with the premise of your video that I'm a commodity. If the shipper can find a step deck with ramps IMMEDIATELY, they sure as hell don't pay me like that :-). They pay me DAM GOOD for those loads. If I owned a plain jane dry van or flatbed? then I see more of your point. Load boards have been good to me - for now. I won't throw this idea of yours out with the bath water because I mix and match strategies all the time... hell, whatever work$ is all good with me. Keep up the great work!
Thanks brother and yes i was speaking mostly of the big three: dry van, reefer, and flatbed loads. By the very nature of having specialized equipment, you are valued. However, i would argue you are still a commodity. The loose definition being you can’t add additional value and differentiate your service from your competitors just based on the type of equipment you have. In the video i mentioned you can still make really really good money booking off of load boards, however, as you mentioned, this is more for those who want to be a small “big” company and run a much bigger operation.
All in all, this video is not to say load boards are bad by any means. We still use them! However, most O/O’s (the ones running dry van, reefer, flatbed loads with no specified niche) should invest some time networking and finding direct shipper loads because of the value prop you’re able to offer!
@@Gill22// I feel you on the term "commodity". During the vid, I actually stopped it and said to myself this dude is on point - which is why the basic premise is an excellent consideration to keep in mind. Hell, I was the first person I can think of to use the term "gross sales" when talking about my trucking operation income so words (and terms) make a big difference for those of us interested in working smarter vs harder. In thinking more about your ideas here I see advantages and disadvantages to contracted (dedicated) vs loadboard (spot) freight sales. One interesting comparison you mentioned was steady cash flow. To stay steady for that dedicated customer, I can't have a truck go down - in which case I would want a second truck. On the other side of the equation, a steady out and back has enormous benefits in terms of setting up my truck for ONLY that customer. I carry tarps, straps and enough chains and binders to imprison King Kong. My equipment alone costs more than a typical used car (yesterday's prices). It's exhausting sometimes carrying TOOLS of the trade for almost any stepdeck job EVERYWHERE vs just what I need.
The last but most important consideration is sustainability but from an emotional and mental health aspect. I LOVE seeing different places but it's also an enormous mental stress to CONSTANTLY be at yet another different pickup and drop-off. Every now and again it's cool but it would be nice to repeat some customers which I've had the opportunity to do.
Ok give me the direct shipper contracts Mr. Stop all load boards .
No one is telling you to stop all load board usage. I thought I made it pretty clear that the point of the video was to teach people the fundamental reason WHY they need to move from a primarily spot rate to contract rate and the benefits that come along with that.
Even big companies have to use load boards to cover some deadhead or return shipments so I wouldn't make that argument.
Before leaving a sarcastic comment, make sure you actually understand the contents of the video Mr. Sanjurjo.
How do I get direct shipper loads
Are you all still hiring for dispatchers?