What to ASK when searching for a DISPATCH service. What led YOU to this point?
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How can I talk to you? You are mentioning everything that I am looking for to find out. Thank you brother. I appreciate your honesty.
To answer your "why expediting" question, I retired with the plan to go over the road with a class A. I love the open road. But I found out that I really don't want to drive the big rigs. So I chose expediting. I bought a promaster and got my authority (still waiting). And yes, I'm one of those who have no clue what to do next. That's why I watched your dispatch video. Lots to learn.
What are you currently doing?
@@EverythingApax Other than treating every day like Saturday, I'm trying to figure out the best way to secire my e track to the pro master. Not crazt about drilling a bunch of holes in the floor. Thanks for getting back.
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So....what does one do in that 30-90 days while waiting for your authority to "age" a little.
I'm currently doing my research. Right now I work for a transport company, driving cars across Texas (single cars). Was trying to find ways to make more money w/out a CDL. This popped up. However, I like to try and run mostly Intrastate, for the most part. Anyhow. (Just answering your question). I haven't purchased a Van yet. Hoping to gain more Intel first, want to be sure I don't purchase a Van....then try to figure everything out. Gonna go check out your load board video next. 👍 I don't see the link you were mentioning.
If you get to the point of having your authority you'll need to have a van or truck because to have active authority you'll need insurance on your unit. The 1st 30 - 90 days you'll find a few brokers that will work with you. The best thing in my opinion if you're on load boards is to bid loads or reach out to brokers and get the carrier packs to be set up with them and gives you experience.
What’s carrier vs dispatcher?
Mine was very simple. I got my van & OA first. I knew what my end goal was. Deal directly with local customers for steady work. I knew that I had to learn from scratch regarding getting loads through load boards & brokers. I never intended to expedite across the country or build a fleet. It has taken me 2 years to build a local customer base. I rarely seek loads through load boards or brokers. I have made relationships with several brokers who I can reach out to if I need to. Hope I explained it well. Safe Travels!
How did you go about getting direct contacts
@@quanbrown7467 Pretty simple. Get out locally and market yourself. Boots on the ground visiting companies.
What led me to get a cargo van is I was looking at the load boards thinking van meant cargo van and now im seeing I need a dispatcher
Yes, to begin that's best. What make, model and cargo dimension van you have?
OK what’s the Authority and what can you do with it?
Question: why do brokers or dispatchers allow low bidding loads? Or how do brokers or dispatchers benefit from low bidders on loads? Am I off track with this question?
Not off track. The broker does it because every penny they keep is more profit to the brokerage. Also, many of these brokers are fighting for the load with other brokers. Dispatchers many times especially when low rates have drivers willing to do it so they don't care. In summary not enough pride by the people in the industry. If you do have pride it's possible you won't survive unless they can figure out how to fit things together to suit their needs.
Another helpful video. Thank you man
My friend put me on to expediting. I got my van and insurance. I haven’t gotten my OA yet. I’ve been operating under hired dispatch authority. I need any info you have on picking dispatchers. Like when they ask for your number and email
Where I can contact you I have some questions
Everythingapax@gmail.com
I got a van and I'm getting my authority and I'm gonna get rich....ummm no! hammer down Apax!
🤣🤣🤣 Hammer down, Kirkangel!
I called DAT they told me I needed authority and the Mc number plus commercial insurance in order to get loads off their board. I work for a medical equipment company. We have various freelance cargo van and box truck drivers. An example a load of icu beds from Portland to Seattle 8000 dollars is what the company pays for the freight. Even icu mattresses that are very light and fit into transit cargo vans. They get paid the same. I want to get in to this I’m looking to buy a van yet I can lease them. Yet I really wanted to just get linked up with someone so I could do weekend hauls. I was a nationwide LTL operator for 5 years. I changed my class to C. I don’t want all the regulations. Honestly I can make more in a cargovan than I can driving a semi for a company. Thank you for your videos and I put. I have not bought the DAT package yet.
Best Regards,
Stephen
A family member of mine has a sprinter van I saw him do it so I did it
Thank you
Watching you, your brother, big D and that Canada guy is what got me to buy a van and start expiditing a yr ago.
How are you doing now? Also who is the Canadian guy?
@@pramukwijesinghe7941wife and I were out for 6 months then spent 6 months at home we liked it enough to come back out . Expedite Travels I believe his name is Dugone , he tells the real deal, no shit , no bragging,
@@pramukwijesinghe7941 I think he's talking about EXPIDITE TRAVELS.
@@jeffharden6313 sorry Jeff, I should've read your whole comment first.
Hope you're doing well and enjoying the life.
My whole thing is I am tired of remote working and I've driven OTR before. I want to get into the Cargovan area just because of ease of storage and just the little bit I know of thr buisness. I also haven't gotten the van, I am not getting the van without a plan first. So I know I have a job first.
Good luck. Keep us posted.
@@EverythingApax will do
I haven’t made the leap yet. Watching you and Big D I’m trying to get an idea if I can make a supplemental income doing this. Recently retired salesman for 32 years, I want to do something to stay active and work perhaps 3 to 4 days a week trying to stay local. Wondering what kind of van to buy , what size to buy, how much to spend? Any suggestions you could give would be most helpful
Look into courier companies in your state. See if any available routes near you and then you can figure out what vehicle is best. You can definitely find what you're looking for without investing in a large van.
Mr Allen I am getting a Sprinter Van very soon I have researched and I am still finding out information from multiple sources. I have driven CDL class B but it's been some time ago.
The only reason I am doing this at 63 is because my present employer is trying to force the clot shot . And being a Marine many years ago I will go broke for my freedom I will not let anyone take my Freedom from me regardless of the cost . On the flip side I have a Close friend that is helping me with a respectful carrier. No I have no idea if I will be successful or not but I will die trying. I must say yourself and a few others have inspired me to pursue this goal . I currently drive DC Metro area in a commercial service vehicle and I hate DC but I Love to drive . I know its a life style change but once a Marine Always a Marine. Never give up and NEVER give in . Semper Fi and Let's Go Brandon 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Good luck to you. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
I was a diesel mechanic for almost 12 years and I got into this by asking drivers how was this industry through the years and decided to go through the expediting route because I know the costs of maintenance on the big trucks, road services will eat your profits in a couple of hours and I know because I did them and I was the one charging for them. Now on these smaller trucks/vans the maintenance is just like in cars and for that reason is less headaches and less regulations that you have to worry about.
Appreciate you sharing. Are you still doing it?
@@EverythingApax Yes Sr. I currently do both things, mechanic and expedite 😅. I'm currently sitting in laredo waiting for a load. Thanks for the reply
I knew someone who is in the industry. They told me to get van and authority. Once I have that they will walk me thru step by step. Than ghosted me once I got van. I’m getting load with dispatchers. Can u make video on how to go about getting local contacts?
I've touched on it in a few videos. To get direct shippers you simply go door to door and offer them your services. Give info on what you have to offer them and ask them to give you an opportunity.
@@EverythingApax Thank you sir
These are real facts. I've said it before. I drove CDL, of various types, before I got into expediting. I struggled with the idea with signing on to a carrier first. But I'm glad I did. I also researched, listened to Alan and Tim, the Crafties and numerous others. U also had the pleasure of meeting Alan at the Flying J in New Haven Indiana a few years ago when I had my van signed in with Panther. Didn't take a lot of his time. Just
thanked him for the advice and moved on.
He's real people and truly wants to help.
This info is priceless. I'm on my own now but the advice and my own research was worth it. Let's go Brandon 🇺🇲 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
The way you did it I'd the most thorough. Appreciate the support as always. LET'S GO BRANDON!!!!
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Thank you and I want nothing but success for you and everyone is this industry.
It's not the easiest path but I know now this.
With great sacrifice comes great reward.
i have a company established and im a dispatcher for flatbeds , and i dont have cdl a which insurance requires at least 6 months with license
Excellent information as usual
Is it worth getting a dually single axle van because able to get heavier freight that pay more considering cost and fuel, can u check the loads on load board
Because I know for straight trucks it is worth it
The key for van freight is we have to stay under 10k gvwr to keep from scaling or logs. So no it doesn't help when staying under 10k. It could be beneficial over 10k if done correctly.
When you get a load ,does the amount of skids per trip gets included in the pay?
I've already had my authority for years (2005) I think. I'll be 70 years old in January ,looking to stop climbing in and out of a semi all the time. Would appreciate how to use load boards for Sprinter. I use DAT now so I understand load boards and brokers for dry van freight. Thanks, Jerry
Do brokers normally charge a fee for not keeping them updated or is that just when you lease your truck to a company?
That is between the broker and carrier. If you are directly dealing with the broker then it is your responsibility. And yes they will deduct you if they are sticklers.
I got into expediting because I had a few people I knew that were in the industry. I did my research but I knew what company I was signing on with before I brought my van. Then the company I drive for hardly ever has routes from the states they send me to so I got my authority. Ima be totally honest I don't know what to do with my authority because its only a month old. So I've been letting it age. While I still do loads for a carrier.
Is your authority active? You must have your own insurance to activate the authority. Good luck.
@@EverythingApax my authority is active I have my own insurance already. I thought you said you was gonna point ne in the right direction was that the good luck lol
Im looking to get out on the rd is there any companies that you know of that are hiring drivers i do want to get my own van but I want to learn and get on the rd and make money
Owned a van previously from a different type of deliveryservice. I moved to San Antonio and I would use the van for a new endeavor; looking for insight on how to get up and running. First contact was with a friend of mine and has been in the industry for 12-years just trying to get some insight and would like to move forward.
What I don't get is why multicarrier people get to a certain area....and they are lets say leased to 4 carriers at once...and they are the only physical van in that area...so, a customer sees 4 vans in that area, ( the 1 guy leased onto 4 carriers at once)....so, he goes shopping trying to get the lowest rate, right?? So the multicarrier is getting 4 load offers from each of his 4 carriers for the same load, right? I can bet that Mr. Customer is going to settle for the cheapest rate..( this happens frequently to a multicarrier friend of mine) So what just happened here? The multicarrier driver, o/o, just pimped himself out for the cheapest rate.. while paying more for expensive primary insurance...
So, where is the advantage to that? ..None, IMO.
I agree. If it actually worked as it is supposed to the driver is to inform the other 3 carriers that he is under a bid by the one which would prevent this. But of course it doesn't go as it should because the driver believes that having 4 carriers bid at once increases the odds of getting a load. Smh