ADM

Jan 29, 2025 at 10:56 PM CST + 5
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Why are you posting loads for 15 dollars a ton less than direct shippers????

Replied on Thu, Jan 30, 2025 at 08:14 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. isnt ADM a direct shipper?

Replied on Fri, Jan 31, 2025 at 09:04 AM CST + 1
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. They are but have been picking loads and rebrokering plenty of them. One thing that I appreciate about bulkloads is a carrier can see the same loads posted several times by different brokers at different rates. Without bulk loads we would not be able to see in real time what is going on. I realize everyone in this business needs to feed their family but when it's so blantly obvious I just couldn't hold my tounge anymore. Bulkloads has made it way easier to find loads across the nation if needed and I appreciate that but good grief there is some shady crap going on. It's just my 2 cents worth

Replied on Fri, Jan 31, 2025 at 09:04 AM CST

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Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.

They are but have been picking loads and rebrokering plenty of them. One thing that I appreciate about bulkloads is a carrier can see the same loads posted several times by different brokers at different rates. Without bulk loads we would not be able to see in real time what is going on. I realize everyone in this business needs to feed their family but when it's so blantly obvious I just couldn't hold my tounge anymore. Bulkloads has made it way easier to find loads across the nation if needed and I appreciate that but good grief there is some shady crap going on. It's just my 2 cents worth

Replied on Fri, Jan 31, 2025 at 11:42 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Quote: "They are but have been picking loads and rebrokering plenty of them. One thing that I appreciate about bulkloads is a carrier can see the same loads posted several times by different brokers at different rates. Without bulk loads we would not be able to see in real time what is going on. I realize everyone in this business needs to feed their family but when it's so blantly obvious I just couldn't hold my tounge anymore. Bulkloads has made it way easier to find loads across the nation if needed and I appreciate that but good grief there is some shady crap going on. It's just my 2 cents worth" Generally, if loads are being picked up and delivered in similar locations it's the same load, just different broker. The trick in the feed hauling business is to find the actual buyer and seller of the feed, and stay away from someone who is just brokering trucks. It may take calling 3 similar load listings, but eventually you will figure out who is the feed broker and who is just a truck broker.

Replied on Fri, Jan 31, 2025 at 11:42 AM CST

Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.

Quote: "They are but have been picking loads and rebrokering plenty of them. One thing that I appreciate about bulkloads is a carrier can see the same loads posted several times by different brokers at different rates. Without bulk loads we would not be able to see in real time what is going on. I realize everyone in this business needs to feed their family but when it's so blantly obvious I just couldn't hold my tounge anymore. Bulkloads has made it way easier to find loads across the nation if needed and I appreciate that but good grief there is some shady crap going on. It's just my 2 cents worth"

Generally, if loads are being picked up and delivered in similar locations it's the same load, just different broker. The trick in the feed hauling business is to find the actual buyer and seller of the feed, and stay away from someone who is just brokering trucks. It may take calling 3 similar load listings, but eventually you will figure out who is the feed broker and who is just a truck broker.

Replied on Fri, Jan 31, 2025 at 11:42 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. I'm seeing it from everyone, if you run your numbers most of the rates barely cover the fuel cost. I don't feel like running my time for free or at a loss, so many are 30-50% of what is costs us owners thats not including if have to wait 1-5 hours unloaded. A friend sat at a mill for 12 hours to go 2 hour drive home and come back in 3 day when they should be able to take the load. Tie up a truck for 3 days and its a fight to get more the $100 for the 3 days. Sadly can make more money parking the truck and working at the town gas station most days.

Replied on Fri, Jan 31, 2025 at 11:42 AM CST

Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.

I'm seeing it from everyone, if you run your numbers most of the rates barely cover the fuel cost. I don't feel like running my time for free or at a loss, so many are 30-50% of what is costs us owners thats not including if have to wait 1-5 hours unloaded. A friend sat at a mill for 12 hours to go 2 hour drive home and come back in 3 day when they should be able to take the load. Tie up a truck for 3 days and its a fight to get more the $100 for the 3 days. Sadly can make more money parking the truck and working at the town gas station most days.