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C. H. Robinson Worldwide

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by Nottoway, Mar 4, 2013.

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  1. Mar 4, 2013 #1
    Nottoway

    Nottoway Light Load Member

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    Has anyone pulled hotshot freight with the large 3rd party logistics company, CH Robinson? Do they require all their carriers to be contracted to them? Will they even work with these smaller rigs? Any experiences, thoughts, advice?
     
    Nottoway, Mar 4, 2013
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  3. Mar 5, 2013 #2
    Silverado-01

    Silverado-01 Bobtail Member

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    I am registered with them but have never gotten a call from them. We get some nice loads from LandStar once in a while. You may want to register with them.

    Much Success!

    Bill
     
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  4. Mar 5, 2013 #3
    rollin coal

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    CHR will work with any sized outfit or trucks. But they are huge with different branches all over the country and world for that matter. The most difficult thing for you will be finding who there has the kind of freight you are looking for. Then getting a rate from them will be like pulling teeth. They are famous for being cheap but that's only because people accept it. I never have any problems getting the rates I want out of them. If I can't it's no big deal to hang up the phone and walk away from a bad deal. Once you get set up with them their loadboard is free as is Landstar's.
     
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  5. Mar 5, 2013 #4
    Nottoway

    Nottoway Light Load Member

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    Ok, so you get "set up" ... or maybe qualified, certified. Then you can go to the loardboard as needed...you are not required to contract exclusively?
     
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  7. Mar 5, 2013 #5
    rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    No.. you're a free agent. Work with CHR, LS, or whoever you may find off any loadboard.
     
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  8. Mar 7, 2013 #6
    Serge K

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    @rollin coal is correct... I work with CHRW everyday. CHRW will be your biggest account.

    Being "qualified" or "certified" means close to nothing in this industry,
    just make sure you follow their "Customer-Specified Equipment Requirements"
    and "Customer Requirements", located on the front of the carrier load
    confirmation. The volume of booked and timely delivered loads is what makes
    you a "perferred carrier", which raises your chances of higher paying loads.

    Tip: always answer CHRW's calls and notify them of all problems or potential
    issues that might arise. You do not want to lose CHRW!
     
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  9. Mar 7, 2013 #7
    Serge K

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    @rollin coal is correct... I work with CHRW everyday. CHRW will be your biggest account.

    Being "qualified" or "certified" means close to nothing in this industry,
    just make sure you follow their "Customer-Specified Equipment Requirements"
    and "Customer Requirements", located on the front of the carrier load
    confirmation. The volume of booked and timely delivered loads is what makes
    you a "preferred carrier", which raises your chances of higher paying loads.

    Tip: always answer CHRW's calls and notify them of all problems or potential
    issues that might arise. You do not want to lose CHRW!
     
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  10. Mar 7, 2013 #8
    aiwiron

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    Be very careful of them, Chicago central is one call center to watch with a close eye.

    Never take words as a contract, get it in writing.
     
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  11. Mar 10, 2013 #9
    Nottoway

    Nottoway Light Load Member

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    Great information guys, I REALLY appreciate it!

    Since posting this thread, I have talked to the CHRW branch managers in both the small Norfolk office (50 miles away) and the much larger Richmond office (75 miles away) here in Virginia. While neither could be described as keenly familiar of small truck hotshot freight, they did add to my understanding. (And maybe this type of freight is not as prevalent in the mid-Atlantic and East Coast.) I mainly want to develop enough confidence that I can find sufficient customers (loads) to get through the all-important first months in business...and survive the learning curve. Perhaps CHRW can help do that. Thanks again!
     
    Nottoway, Mar 10, 2013
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  12. Mar 10, 2013 #10
    starsonwindow

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    Nottoway
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    [​IMG]Member SinceSep 2012LocationSoutheast VirginiaTrucker?StudentAge56Posts239Thanks273

    This scares me a little, Are you really a student? Do you have truck driving experience? If you don't have some type of experience this probably isn't going to work, I don't mean to make anyone mad here but if you have have no experience in the industry then you are not going to be an asset to anyone till your assets behind a wheel or more.

    Just saying!!
     
    starsonwindow, Mar 10, 2013
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