occupation question

[Friendo]

any freight brokers in the house?

[Bugeater]

Originally Posted by cdcox

Fatchatter says my user name doesn't exist.

Originally Posted by milkman

It said the same for me, which is why I asked about having to re-register.

Apparently Simplex messed something up when he transferred the site to the new server, so he had to set up a new board. As I understand it he is currently working on getting the old threads moved to the new one.

[Skip Towne]

Originally Posted by cdcox

Fatchatter says my user name doesn't exist.

Told me that too. I thought Phobia wa just mad because I have better tomatoes.

Originally Posted by Skip Towne

Told me that too. I thought Phobia wa just mad because I have better tomatoes.

Heh. I don't doubt that. I've rather neglected my garden this year. Too much going on, what with the newspaper and everything else. I killed my hanging 'maters but the others are producing. In fact, I'm making a giant pot of marinara ATM. Oh - and there's a brisket and pork butt on the smoker.

[Friendo]

I'm left to assume hi-jacking is an occupational hazard in this industry

Originally Posted by Friendo

just trying to assess the going rate

one of my soccer player's dad is a broker and does QUITE well. 4 person staff, and he pretty much has it on auto-pilot. I'm sure he's busted his tail, and had some key contacts, but it seems like a pretty sweet gig.

I'm guessing you need to talk to Chitown.

[Friendo]

Originally Posted by Phobia

I'm guessing you need to talk to Chitown.

thank you Maestro

[macdawg]

I've been a freight broker for the past year.

[RJ]

I thought this was a thread about Iraq.

[DRU]

www.freightquote.com

they're right here in overland park and if you happen to be a web geek they have an API that you develop applications with.

[ROYC75]

Originally Posted by Friendo

any freight brokers in the house?

That what I do for a living........

[ROYC75]

Originally Posted by Friendo

just trying to assess the going rate

one of my soccer player's dad is a broker and does QUITE well. 4 person staff, and he pretty much has it on auto-pilot. I'm sure he's busted his tail, and had some key contacts, but it seems like a pretty sweet gig.

You have to have contacts, not only the shippers but the carriers to haul the freight. As the fuel prices climb, it is putting a hard squeeze on the broker because of the cost. Trucking companies are contracting the freight at a lower price because they eliminate you, the middle man.

If you are thinking of starting out, cold turkey, I would advise you differently until you have some experience and a good plan to cash flow the business. Starting and paying the carriers yourself is almost impossible now unless you have several major accounts that know you and you have a reputation ALREADY established with several carriers. Carriers are wanting paid quickly now days due to the rising cost.

Cash Flow and your reputation is a serious problem for opening a new brokerage ....... It's better to hook up with a responsible, dependable carrier and work as an agent, like I do. You don't have to have the cash flow and you have minimal risk compared to the company that you work for by commissions .

Any other questions, PM me.