If you have no idea how much work using a leveler is to haul a load, please watch this video. It is mind blowing how much work is involved. Also, they look heavy and awkward so hats off to all drivers who use them.
Dispatchers and brokers really need to understand the equipment their drivers use in case the driver calls with a problem you can comprehend what is happening and help in an efficient manner.
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Accessorials are fees paid for services requested that are above and beyond the original agreed upon load requirements at time of booking. Things like delays, reconsignment, tarping, etc.
It is important to verify you receive, sign and submit the new rate con if any changes have been made aftet booking and you want to get paid the correct amount. Everyone isn’t honest and times are hard right now so be diligent.
In order to get these extra fees paid, you have to have documentation, in most cases. Here are some examples of extra fees:
Advanced Notification
After hours
Border Crossing
Circuitous miles
COD fees
Deadhead
Detention
Diversion
Fuel Surcharge
Inside delivery fee
Layover
Liftgate
Limited Access
Lumper
Reclassified/Reweighed
Reconsignment
Residential
Storage
Stop off
Tarping
Tolls
TONU
*Note: Some of these fees are already included in you rate con, check to verify.
Tell whomever you booked the load with of any issues immediately so they can have a record. Don’t assume the broker or agent knows what’s going on. A lot of times they have no idea there’s a problem because the shipper/receiver is communicating with you, the driver. In my current job, I am the one who alerts brokers/agents of issues with loads and I do brokerage tracking. I’ll call for load or empty times and the driver informs me, whether I ask or not. So don’t be afraid to say something because a closed mouth don’t get fed. And, in my opinion the only time contact is initiated from the shipper/receiver to the broker/agent is when there is an issue with the driver…for example they are acting out of pocket, being rude or acting violent. By the way, don’t do this is you don’t want to be labeled as such. Especially if you need to be paid for extra work. If you want to talk shit do so after you get paid.
Alright everyone, let’s get paid for all the work they expect with rates dumb low and fuel stupid high. We got this!
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Ok, I am sure we are all aware the price of fuel is outrageous. It doesn’t help that rates don’t seem to be climbing as fast.
The only way I can see to rectify this is if truckers take a day or two and not buy fuel. I know it would be hard to not move due to the state of the economy and inflation rearing it’s ugly head but we have to do something. Drivers already pay for everything to conduct business so why can’t they get a break at the pump?
AAA has fuel prices by state and nationally. This can be helpful when taking loads so you know how much you need to make in order to haul the load and make money. Here’s the link to copy and paste ⬇️⬇️ https://gasprices.aaa.com/state-gas-price-averages/
TCI Capital has a story about freight rates as of May 2022. It shows Vans, Flats, and Reefer. It also breaks down the changes in rates and how much rates are by region. Below is the link to copy and paste ⬇️⬇️ https://www.tcicapital.com/tci-insights/current-freight-trends/
I don’t see fuel prices dropping anytime soon. But maybe the above resources will help. Don’t forget to check for fuel discounts everywhere you can. Good luck🙏🏾😇🚚🛻💨💨
These tips are for new Hotshot truckers or ones looking to streamline finding loads. Good luck! DO! -Look for loads that match your equipment, i.e., trailer type, length, weight, width, and date you want you to load. It makes it easier to find matching loads. *Just because a load matches to you doesn’t mean a customer will load a Hotshot. **Please note: A lot don’t load trailers that are not dock high.**
-Get qualified/set up with as many brokers as possible. Doing this will ensure there are no delays in you taking a load. Just because you see a matching load doesn’t mean the agent will hold the load while you get set up. Most will not due to the volume of carriers who never finish the packets and now they have to scramble and find someone else to cover the customer’s load.
-Carry tarps, chains, straps, and PPE.
-Understand and abide by all broker and customer expectations. If you can’t then don’t accept the load.
-Keep in contact with the agent and or broker. Turn in clear copies of Rate Con, BOL/POD, and whatever other required paperwork, promptly, to ensure you get paid.
EX: Load search on Landstar load board, which is free!
Speaking of Free…below are a few more boards that are free: Free load boards: Landstar Trucker Path Load Up (junk removal) Freight Finder Nextload
**I do not endorse any of the above-listed companies, I do, however, utilize a few. **
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DON’T -Think you know better than the place you’re calling for the load. If they tell you they don’t see or can’t find the load, 9 times out of 10 it is because YOU are giving the wrong info, like pickup date, trailer type, Hazardous, etc. If the broker agent tells you they can’t find it either check the info you entered or ask if they have something else coming out of your area. BE POLITE, the people answering the phones get paid to help YOU. We want you to be successful as we understand every load depends on YOU maintaining your livelihood.
-Overbook loads because at best you look eager to work and at worst you’ll have to give back loads. This will get you on the DO NOT USE list quick dealing with brokers/agents because you seem unreliable. Brokers keep notes on carriers so if you have an ugly note other agencies under that broker will see it and not use you.
-Turn down a decent paying load because it has a lot of stops. Also, don’t do something that will be detrimental to your current situation either.
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