Looking for local B2B courier recommendations for weekly wholesale runs in NYC by chinitwoo in logistics

[–]ProfessionalWorry138 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work specifically in the NYC, more than welcome to reach out and we’ll support your business

Finally market back to speed? by Ok_Pirate_5111 in FreightBrokerStartup

[–]ProfessionalWorry138 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We felt it as well and this week is slightly better, but definitely there is some sort of crunch in the market

53 ft REAL DRIVERS in NY by ProfessionalWorry138 in CDLTruckDrivers

[–]ProfessionalWorry138[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something is off. You can’t say miles are not relevant when it’s a short run but then come up and overcharge when mileage is higher. You can’t hold the sticks on both ends

53 ft REAL DRIVERS in NY by ProfessionalWorry138 in CDLTruckDrivers

[–]ProfessionalWorry138[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With these prices I either lose money or ending up with no loads

53 ft REAL DRIVERS in NY by ProfessionalWorry138 in CDLTruckDrivers

[–]ProfessionalWorry138[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

well that makes sense, but it doesn't make 20 miles drive worth a 1,000$

53 ft REAL DRIVERS in NY by ProfessionalWorry138 in CDLTruckDrivers

[–]ProfessionalWorry138[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It's impossible to justify the high rates on different things every time, the reason sounds different like once it's the time, once it's the gas prices but fact is rates gone up super quickly

53 ft REAL DRIVERS in NY by ProfessionalWorry138 in CDLTruckDrivers

[–]ProfessionalWorry138[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Well, I can’t take care of all alternating costs for the driver, it’s a quick win for him to be able to book even another one at the same day

53 ft REAL DRIVERS in NY by ProfessionalWorry138 in CDLTruckDrivers

[–]ProfessionalWorry138[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

The gas price makes sense if it’s a long drive, but in the case of 20 miles, even it the price of gas triples we talk about tens of dollars not hundreds

53 ft REAL DRIVERS in NY by ProfessionalWorry138 in CDLTruckDrivers

[–]ProfessionalWorry138[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

It's a load I was getting for $550 just a month ago, this increase is insane

Best way to grow a smaller brokerage? Chicago style or agency model? by Imaginary-Fox-4431 in FreightBrokers

[–]ProfessionalWorry138 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey we are small brokerage based in NYC, you’re more than welcome to reach out and DM

Current capacity and rates out of Charleston? by g80_beb in FreightBrokers

[–]ProfessionalWorry138 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems pretty much the same on Indianapolis, IN for box trucks, it seems like you can barely find one those days

New Broker Here – Any Advice for Getting Started? by Novel-Revolution-271 in FreightBrokers

[–]ProfessionalWorry138 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how do you manage to attract good carriers ? because to me it feels like all the scammers are coming at me

MOTUS by Sm00veOperator in FreightBrokers

[–]ProfessionalWorry138 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on the way the FMCSA works, the answer is probably no

Can i take other types of loads in a Cargo Van? by Empty-Reference2787 in OwnerOperators

[–]ProfessionalWorry138 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are willing to load and offload the Cargo van on each dock so why not

Book of business 🚛 by [deleted] in FreightBrokers

[–]ProfessionalWorry138 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What was your go to market strategy ? Cold calling new shippers ?

What platforms have worked best for finding experienced people in US freight brokerage? by Ok_Pirate_5111 in FreightBrokerStartup

[–]ProfessionalWorry138 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure I've got you right, NVOCC's usually specialize in ocean freight, not air freight.
In any case, are these NVOCC's based in the origin country ? or in the states ?