How do you find carriers without using a expensive load board?

Discussion in 'Freight Broker Forum' started by FlashBolt, Nov 14, 2017.

  1. FlashBolt

    FlashBolt Bobtail Member

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    Wow you guys are ruthless, I do have a DAT load board i just wanted to see how others find their carriers without using a load board.
     
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  3. boredsocial

    boredsocial Road Train Member

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    Yeah saying 'I have one of the load boards!' doesn't work at all as a broker. Trucking companies get to pick one, brokers need both major boards.
     
  4. Ruthless

    Ruthless Road Train Member

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    PPNLE Road Train Member

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    ITS Pro is like $200/mo, DAT Power is around $170/mo. That's per license. It's not cheap, but it's the cost of doing business.
     
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  6. hlea2479

    hlea2479 Bobtail Member

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    I am having the complete opposite problem, and not sure what to do about it. I have an over abundance of carriers, but not enough loads to go around. I'm currently working with 6 bigger companies, who send me their load list every morning (the loads range anywhere from 60 or so up to about 180). First I post them on my paid load boards which post them out on 36 other load board sites. Then, I go through my list of drivers and make specific emails for loads in those drivers areas. Don't get me wrong, I don't get all the load moved but I would like to add more companies to my list, and having a hard time doing so. Any tips? I live in Tennessee, but currently have loads to post in 27 different states.
     
  7. MYPY Transportation

    MYPY Transportation Light Load Member

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    If you got good record for Factoring companies and good rates, why not working with you? I personally can send you email with my trucks location. Or if you have any stable loads can go from there
     
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