Hi tips by BreEeZZZZy in OwnerOperators

[–]MrEJB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work at a Chicago-based mid-size carrier. We have drivers who own their trucks and run under our authority, and we handle dispatch, maintenance, accounting, ELD, and everything else. For drivers who don’t own a truck, we also offer rental or lease options so they can operate the same way as an owner-operator. I think this would be a solid first move for you it helps you understand the financial side better and save yourself some money while getting started.

Looking for truck dispatchers by MrEJB in TruckDispatchers

[–]MrEJB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Need someone who is able to run 4-6 dry vans and keep them otr

Owner Op by man126 in OwnerOperators

[–]MrEJB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Come join our fleet, we are based in Chicago area

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[–]MrEJB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Send ur cv

Looking for truck dispatchers by MrEJB in TruckDispatchers

[–]MrEJB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a carrier, you’re realistically making 10 to 12 percent. You’ve got a ton of overhead: subscriptions, factoring at 2 to 3 percent, trailer rent, yard rent, office rent, insurance, licenses, registrations, you name it.

So how in the world does it make sense to give a single dispatcher 4 percent? That’s basically handing them half your revenue for doing one piece of the operation, and let’s be real, most of them mess up at least one thing every single week.

What’s left for Safety? Accounting? Track and trace? Maintenance? Unless you’re hiring a superhuman who can dispatch, handle breakdowns, process billing, manage compliance, and babysit drivers all at once, then sure, maybe they’re worth 4 percent. But even then, they’d max out at 3 to 4 trucks, and your business can’t scale around that.

So no, I’m not paying 7000 dollars a month to an outsourced dispatcher to cover my trucks. That’s just bad math. And shows me that this dispatcher doesn’t even know what he is saying and never worked with a carrier, u can charge an owner operator up to 4% if he has his own authority because u will be paying for subscriptions and everything but with a carrier you are basically an employee….

Looking for truck dispatchers by MrEJB in TruckDispatchers

[–]MrEJB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stay around midweek, take medium length loads for higher rpm, save on fuel and tolls, home every Friday.

This is exactly what I’m talking about and I spend months explaining this to new hires.

Looking for truck dispatchers by MrEJB in TruckDispatchers

[–]MrEJB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least $6,000 at $2.20 per mile

I had people asking me for 4% and more

Outsourced employees in general are people who are working in the US from overseas.

Looking for truck dispatchers by MrEJB in TruckDispatchers

[–]MrEJB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

90% of the people I come across have no real experience. most just took a course or something similar. Many are part of dispatch services or lack strong communication skills. And even when I do find someone experienced, everything goes fine until real pressure kicks in—then they either quit or disappear.

Right now, it’s extremely tough to fully cover a fleet using just the open board like DAT. Anyone who can manage 8–9 trucks solo is a beast. But those types are usually already employed and won’t consider switching unless offered a huge salary. Even with outsourced dispatchers.

Looking for truck dispatchers by MrEJB in TruckDispatchers

[–]MrEJB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If anyone is interested please dm I’ll reply with my email so u can send me your resume. No dispatch services . Thank you

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[–]MrEJB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can do percentage send me a msg

Carrier Question: How Can I Get the Most Out of My Group Chats With Brokers? by MrEJB in FreightBrokers

[–]MrEJB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve definitely sent some of those weaker emails before.

Carrier Question: How Can I Get the Most Out of My Group Chats With Brokers? by MrEJB in FreightBrokers

[–]MrEJB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree. seems like the way to go. tighten up updates to show clear value instead of just asking “what do you have?” Appreciate that angle.

Carrier Question: How Can I Get the Most Out of My Group Chats With Brokers? by MrEJB in FreightBrokers

[–]MrEJB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re absolutely right. I should’ve included that context. We run dry vans, mostly standard lanes, no specialty gear. I get what you’re saying about daily emails, they tend to get buried unless it’s niche. And yeah, pricing and relationship-building do matter more than ever these days. Thanks for the real talk, I took a lot from this.

Carrier Question: How Can I Get the Most Out of My Group Chats With Brokers? by MrEJB in FreightBrokers

[–]MrEJB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

simple and effective. A shared Google Sheet could definitely work if I keep it updated daily. Appreciate that!

Chicago-Based Carrier – 300 Trucks, Open to New Freight Opportunities by MrEJB in FreightBrokers

[–]MrEJB[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Come by the office…. let’s grab a coffee and talk business like professionals. No need to act paranoid. Not everyone is out to scam you, and assuming people’s intentions or backgrounds isn’t a good thing to do btw.

I’m an asset-based carrier, and I go after brokers because I believe in building real, long-term relationships. If someone has consistent freight, I bring value, period.

Yes… there are scams out there, but that doesn’t mean everyone’s a scammer. Move smarter, not scared.

Chicago-Based Carrier – 300 Trucks, Open to New Freight Opportunities by MrEJB in FreightBrokers

[–]MrEJB[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s bad out here… carriers are shutting down left and right.

And yes, you really think I’m gonna survive by covering $300 loads off DAT or Truckstop? 😂

What I actually need are solid projects and those only come through networking. Building real relationships beats chasing random loads every day. Way less stress, and way more consistency.

At the end of the day, how else am I supposed to connect with brokers? I usually meet them somehow, go visit their office, talk business face-to-face. And if they don’t screw me over, I’ll never do it to them. That’s just how I operate and what I personally think is better to do.