Booking Loads, Chatting With Brokers, and The Problem With Our Stepdeck Trailer

Hopefully, this was educational, but I think that hearing conversations are always helpful.
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[@davidkang6663]

I love this. You're showing us how to negotiate with the A$$holes.

[@pokerman9108]

no one was an asshole here I saw, this is just business 101

[@BlessednFree]

I enjoy watching your calmness and firm determination on the price you want and don’t take there crappy loads

[@Stavros1977]

Brokers should be calling carriers for pricing not the other way around. But when you take a look at truckers and notice they wear sandals while fueling, it's pretty much game over! SMH

[@rce8540]

Yes you are right. Go into a Truckstop and see these idiots. Wrap around cowboy hats and camel shoes. I’m glad I hardly spend time in Truckstops. Sad state of affairs.

[@ashtonoaks15]

I laughed when your ring chime went off, I thought it was mine!! Thank you for making these videos and sharing your learning experiences….they’re very helpful for those who take the time to listen and learn! 😊

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

I can't STAND that ring chime, but I also can't live without it haha

[@jpturner171]

Agreed!👍🏽

[@Awholelottaeverything]

Lol

[@BashirKhan-dx5wh]

Love the video, keep on pushing 💪💪

[@TruckDaddyLogistics]

These videos are great. Thanks.

[@shayanali3981]

I have also made mistakes since the "panic" mode is activated before the weekend's approach. I can totally feel what you went through.

[@MrChbnovember]

Watching your videos has helped our team booking freight they all watch the videos

[@dissident9174]

Stopping by to support the channel. Have a great weekend.

[@JW-ws5wm]

I am addicted to this channel. Keep it coming sister!

[@hell_pike9150]

Appreciate this inside look at negotiating. My ex-girlfriend was running a trucking company out of Los Angeles, she was also a driver. Learn a lot by watching people negotiate!

[@jk6854]

2.50per mile is about it. I cal it the ramen noodle market.

[@44037]

Thank you for the information.

[@benjaminlee8891]

Love how you operate 👍

[@thatitaliantrucker140]

Hi Miranda, as I wrote during one of the live the only step deck that make sense for o/o micro fleets is a 53' lo pro, tri axle with double lift, ca legal with 3rd axle up, ramps, load levelers, coil pack, strobe lights, all alu with nailer boards. Carry a spare tire with you, they're not always easy to find and thus expensive. A brand new one right now runs for 90k ish on truckpaper. You can load up to 10'6" high and still be legal. Don't shy away from overdimensional loads though, that's where the money is, even in this market. Get 40ft straps, plenty of OD crates coming out of ports of Long Beach, Longview, Seattle, Everett. That's easy money.

[@donaldmosley2488]

I always take into account oregon mileage tax when booking or loads You can add ramps to any stepdeck they may have to weld a brack though

[@magnumopus7199]

I love her rawness and transparency. Most ppl charge out the kazoo for these type of insights.

[@XLoad3d]

you bring up a good point with weekend loads. I've always had a feeling brokers strategize something you might feel is appealing and will hold over the weekend without issue, but they are getting you to hold it for free essentially. I've had loads like that, but it's only when I have a load going home. I park at home and a few days later it's just takes a few hours to unload monday morning and I'm back on break.

[@sardoryunusov]

It should be great when you can park your truck/trailer at home 😊

[@BlessednFree]

don’t let brokers know where you live it’s not there business and then they will use that as leverage against you

[@lphenterprisesllc7286]

Your so good little M!!!! 💯💯

[@jasmuzik9183]

Patients is everything. I waited 3 days in FL to get a good rate out

[@bkn742001]

They sell ramps that come with mounting brackets for a sd

[@GianniKnowsBest]

Yep im on a van and i lost Friday and lost the weekend

[@charleswilson8361]

Perfect

[@periscope1368]

Miranda, stepdeck is far not same as flatbed. Surprised homework wasn’t done before jumping into it. Ramps alone cost 7,000$, levelers around 3,500$.

[@jamilaldubai3882]

Hello Miranda, I really like your contents learning a lot from you thank you. May I know what what type of calculator are you using to get the quote that quick for customers?

[@Fittedtobeholy]

Hi. Do you do classes on how to apply for a MC# and what it takes to start a business getting a truck on the road

[@vikvolk]

Booked a flatbed load on Friday at 3pm for a Saturday pickup from Portland to San Diego for 4K . When they get desperate wallets open up

[@queentatiana3571]

Thanks for the information. I like your Mother In Laws Tongue Plant (Snake Plant)

[@RichardJohnson-ui6qo]

Would love see you booking reefer loads.

[@guycufaude7057]

As a driver who has the expenses, there's a misconception with deadhead calculations. Especially in this environment. It's not only the miles it destroys HOS. 30+% of time lost = loss of revenue. It's a calculation you, industry, has used to manipulate the driver. So wouldn't it be more advisable to figure out how to reduce the deadhead. Also, give the driver more assistance while looking, working on it. Most major hubs will also adversely affect deadhead. Mistake? I'm paid % of load, not by miles

[@guycufaude7057]

Another thing the industry needs to figure out is the Trackers. It's a phone. It doesn't have the storage that your desk does. Sorry, the customers have lost confidence in your abilities.

[@user-uo9ld2mb1w]

NOOA calling all Truck Drivers, Owner-Operators, and Small Carrier's STRIKE and SHUTDOWN Nation Wide 11/02/2023 tell we get Transparency Enforcement and Broker Reform.

[@TheRevolutionWillBeTelevised]

Good luck with that idea

[@lifeitsgreat]

I won't even put my step near the west

[@lifeitsgreat]

Does this patch call me every day like 6 times a day when they sound like that i just hangup

[@stilliraise9201]

ET transport just exposed in their last videos that your break even point should always be 2:25. We should charge 2:25 on top of that for a total of 4:50 per mile. Let's get a nationwide push. Every one start pushing these brokers with no overhead making 2k per load.

[@jonmolina948]

How soon do you start looking for & booking a backhaul?

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

It depends on where we are delivering and when. For my SD I will start looking tomorrow. For the FB on Sunday

[@KulvinderSingh-bx5kq]

Hi

[@jerrybeyo]

Please do one for reefers. I want to venture into that sector

[@charlieboy501]

She will do it the same way with negotiations and add extra for reefer

[@jerrybeyo]

That extra for reefer is what and where I need guidance. Please assist or advise

[@pokerman9108]

Reefer = a lot of sitting and dealing with bad people..

[@jeffreyhinton5893]

How hard are you about running your logs and company's running double logs?

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

Im extremely strict on keeping with HOS and maintaining clean logs.

[@edileniasantos2094]

Please im a new business tow truck one im trying to make my dot , but i dnt understand this question Will any of this property get transported in vehicles >= 10,000 pounds ? Is it only the truck that has to weight less than 10,000 or is with cargo on top of the tow truck ?? Please answer

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

GVWR is the maximum loaded weight

[@user-uo9ld2mb1w]

Great job sticking to your guns Miranda.❤

[@pokerman9108]

why don't you start calling local businesses? I start cold calling businesses asking if they got any freight they need hauled. This does two things for me, maybe I get a load, but even better, it gains me future customers in a bad area. :). I hardly use load boards these days. I get so many load list from doing all the cold calling.

[@michaelmarrero7628]

Cold calling will always be powerful, because people hate doing it.

[@ftworthgent]

All in!! Ha Ha!!

[@itsmitchnewton7670]

Hi Miranda! May I asked if there were any penalties for turning your step deck in early? Where would you recommend renting one from. It's been hard to find!

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

I rent form TNT in Villa Ridge MO. The penalty is that when you take it for 6 months for example, you pay a reduced monthly rate. If you return early, you have to pay the balance of the full rate for the time you used it!

[@itsmitchnewton7670]

@TruckingMadeSuccessful ahh ok, thanks for the info! I'll reach out to them when I'm in the area and tell them you sent me 🙏🏽

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

Talk to Luke!

[@Parasefvirte]

Hi Miranda what is the cost of renting the trailer?

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

53 fb- 1100 per month. Stepdeck- 1050 per month

[@williswainwright4691]

Did you post your trucks

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

I always do because it gives me a feel of the market- if I post a truck and brokers stay blowing up my phone- I know it’s going to be a fun day. If no one calls, I know I’ll have to get creative 😂

[@raygarciaelcubanootr7541]

👍👍👍👍

[@meowashley7979]

How we stop the Broker working?

[@homaassal2794]

What do you think of morbex automation

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

I need to look it up !

[@homaassal2794]

@@TruckingMadeSuccessful thank you so basically they are a trucking automation company. You would invest about 75000 and they buy you a truck and find a driver for you then share a small portion of the profit with them

[@nekabudala86]

pretty sure that's a very bad rate for a flatbed trailer? Dry van is around that rate right now...

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

I’ll have to disagree with you regarding dry van rates

[@sardoryunusov]

Dry van spot market $2 w dh.

[@kalisippthedriver8091]

You on the dat board?

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

yep

[@jerrybeyo]

Please explain and elaborate on why you have a minimum $3k for the weekend?

[@TheDriller100]

she's wants to get 1k a day avg over the weeks but my question is when do they reset.

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

Often we reset while on a load, but usually we do recaps.

[@colemeeker908]

Actually… you are super human.

[@lifeitsgreat]

48k on a 53 step wow it must be all aluminum

[@truckingwithcliff]

I get 10 calls a day from those scum bags

[@VinodKumar-il7ng]

👏👏🇮🇳🇮🇳🇨🇦🇨🇦👏👏

[@AJ-cg7zc]

Correct me if I am wrong. Most truckers are either Dry van or Reefer. Very few are flat bed. I have noticed, you concentrate on flat bed. Can I ask why. Is it because you are in that business and it is convenient for you or I am wrong with the assumption that most truckers are in Dry Van or Reefer. I am just doing my research in trucking business so I can be wrong.

[@arleyrivas9963]

She use to run dry vans but money is really bad in that right now she started doing flat bed a while back it pays a little better but it's also more work

[@AJ-cg7zc]

how much is dry van or Reefer per mile right now. I know it is a tough question but just an average in your experience.

[@arleyrivas9963]

@AJ-cg7zc for dryvan it's about $1.90/ mile rn I believe

[@GPROMOTIONS]

OOn

[@Awholelottaeverything]

Best friend you are super human 😂😂😂

[@TruckingMadeSuccessful]

Thanks BESTIE!