Looking For Dedicated Lanes.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Boundtransport, Nov 1, 2018.

  1. Boundtransport

    Boundtransport Light Load Member

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    Thanks for opening. My reason for this post if to find out how to find a dedicated lanes directly from shippers, say warehouses, or certain retail stores etc...

    BoundTransports MC has been in business for about 40 days (majority of companies require 60-90 days since active to even fill out a profile) we been getting loads for one of our Dry Vans and 2 26ft straight trucks from your popular load boards such as Dat and Truckstop. As such we’re an asset based company.

    We’re not doing bad for starting out, however we do want to continue to grow. I don’t have the knowledge yet to know how to go about getting dedicated lanes.


    Ultimately, my question is how do I go about it? Do I speak directly with some shipping managers or do I speak with companies like Schneider, or Landstar, CH Robinson.

    I’m fully aware no one just walks up to the big league and says I want to move dedicated freight. They have no clue who we are. How reliable we are etc we need stripes on our belts. In other words it’s something we must earn. Any information will be appreciated. Be safe on the road ladies and gents. Thanks for reading.
     
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  3. Midwest Trucker

    Midwest Trucker Road Train Member

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    Go knock on shippers doors and take it from there.

    Dedicated works for some and not for others. I like to run where I want but others like the stability.
     
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  4. oblackclover

    oblackclover Bobtail Member

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    I lost my trailer to a west virginia mountain monday lol. Im schedule to start pulling amazon prime trailers. $850 a day, 300 to 400 miles, round trips, home daily. Down fall is you have to work on sundays and your on schedule. going to miss my 3 day weeks lol.
     
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  5. Ruthless

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    What’s the up side of that deal?
     
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  6. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    Free 1 day shipping on whatever he buys on Amazon
     
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  7. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    They make a ton of money off him.






    Oh you meant for him, well its a very short list
     
  8. oblackclover

    oblackclover Bobtail Member

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    No up side. lol Just getting by till my conestoga gets repaired.
     
  9. Ruthless

    Ruthless Road Train Member

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    What got damaged? Only the kit? Pull it off have it fixed while you run as a tarpless high flat?
     
  10. oblackclover

    oblackclover Bobtail Member

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    caught the rear axle in a old culvert. busted it up pretty good.
     
  11. Socal Xpress

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    Direct is Direct. CH ; Landstar are not. Or are you meaning you want to poach customers from them?
     
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