| One of the most challenging tasks for any trucking | | | | Step 2 – Subscribe to the Major Loadboards |
| company, both large and small, including independent | | | | A critical element of any successful freight program |
| owner-operators, is finding and locating regular | | | | includes reviewing and seeking freight that has |
| truckload and LTL freight. With a little time and effort | | | | already been posted by the major corporations and |
| you can develop a network of competent resources, | | | | brokers. Large manufacturers, trucking companies and |
| individuals and companies that will seek out your | | | | brokerages will post their overflow freight on their |
| equipment and keep you rolling down the roadway. | | | | websites and internet loadboards. This step is often |
| From established companies, to start-ups, and to | | | | underutilized and can make the difference between |
| those beginning a new career in trucking, adhering to | | | | profitability and running in the red. |
| these 3 Easy Steps will ensure your ongoing success. | | | | Step 3 – Establish Direct Contact with Shippers |
| Step 1 – Post and Announce Your Available | | | | and Freight Brokers |
| Equipment | | | | Make you and your organization known by making |
| Let everyone know where you are, where you will | | | | routine direct contact with manufacturers and freight |
| be, and the type(s) of equipment you have available, | | | | brokers. Make a habit of calling a minimum of 10 new |
| even if your equipment will not be available for | | | | potential shippers and 10 new freight brokers each |
| another 5-7 days, or more. Oftentimes, those who | | | | and every day. Establish a “Top 10” list of |
| post their equipment well in advance can expect | | | | the freight brokers who are shakers and movers in |
| fewer cancellations and a higher rate per mile. | | | | their field, such as C.H.Robinson, Landstar, Yellow, |
| InternetTruckStop and 123Loadboard are major | | | | Conway, ABF and Mercer. Make contact with them |
| players when it comes to posting your equipment. | | | | daily and often, and they’ll soon be calling you. |