If you hear a broker say they are all in

Dec 19, 2024 at 08:31 AM CST + 15 - 1
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. This is the biggest used car salesman pitch used by brokers. Don't believe it. Just move on to something else. There's no need to downgrade your self-worth so some broker can make more than you off of a load

Replied on Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 07:36 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. True statement. I cannot STAND dealing with unscrupulous brokers and can tell if they are or not within a few sentences. But unfortunately these days, they outnumber the ones with integrity by far.

Replied on Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 08:55 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Really run when the broker is trying to get you to state your rate first. Then you know you're in for a screw job. They are just hoping you'll run the load for free. My favorite are the load postings where the broker is 'getting quotes'. Translation? Looking for bottom feeders willing to haul for nothing.

Replied on Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 03:35 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Quote: "Really run when the broker is trying to get you to state your rate first. Then you know you're in for a screw job. They are just hoping you'll run the load for free. My favorite are the load postings where the broker is 'getting quotes'. Translation? Looking for bottom feeders willing to haul for nothing. " ARE YOU KIDDING?! You have the opportunity to put YOUR number on it, and you are offended? That is about the most foolish thing I've ever heard. And it tells me you don't even have a number in mind when you call. I wonder if that's what they are hoping for... I bet it is. It's probably the norm. At least have a number in mind! Negotiating is an enjoyable, frustrating task. That how you get to know the markets. Yes, the numbers can be ALL over the board. Probably because they are fishing for suckers. Be informed enough to not take the bait.

Replied on Mon, Jan 27, 2025 at 03:35 PM CST

Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.

Quote: "Really run when the broker is trying to get you to state your rate first. Then you know you're in for a screw job. They are just hoping you'll run the load for free. My favorite are the load postings where the broker is 'getting quotes'. Translation? Looking for bottom feeders willing to haul for nothing. "

ARE YOU KIDDING?! You have the opportunity to put YOUR number on it, and you are offended? That is about the most foolish thing I've ever heard. And it tells me you don't even have a number in mind when you call. I wonder if that's what they are hoping for... I bet it is. It's probably the norm. At least have a number in mind! Negotiating is an enjoyable, frustrating task. That how you get to know the markets. Yes, the numbers can be ALL over the board. Probably because they are fishing for suckers. Be informed enough to not take the bait.

Replied on Tue, Jan 28, 2025 at 07:45 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Wow. An all caps screamer. Did I say I didn't have a rate in mind. Of course I so. So tone it down a notch.

Replied on Tue, Jan 28, 2025 at 09:24 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. What does it matter if you get your rate?