Post, Freight and Carriers

Is there a place in Memphis to buy surplus freight from trucking companies? I heard of a place in Memphis where you can buy excess freight from the trucking companies that have been written off on their insurance due to a wreck or whatever reason. Anybody know of this? I heard that maybe "port" might be in the name. Inquiring minds want to know.

Success rate Between Trucking companies & Freight Brokerage? Success rate Between Trucking companies & Freight Brokerage? Which one do you guys think has a higher success rate...which do you beleive has a better chance at becoming successful?

At what point ($ per gallon) will trucking and freight companies will stop charging a fuel surcharge? ? I can't recall when I started seeing a fuel surcharge. But at the height of the $5 prices for gas (July 2008), we saw fuel surcharge rates of 60% on base fares for trucked freight. Surcharges have dropped - but not in correlation with the fuel prices. So what gives?

How to pick a freight (trucking) company? I have recently started a business and was wondering the best way to evaluate and select a freight (trucking) company to use. Anyone have experience with this? Will they give you accurate price quotes for different cities or areas? Any info appreciated as I don't know much about trucking companies.

How do trucking companies and freight rail services utilize intermodal distribution? help me plz ?

What are TOP Freight/Trucking companies in Canada or US? Name any top....

Trucking Companies, No Touch Freight? Please suggest non-touch freight companies to me. I am turning 21 in a few months, and I would love to get into OTR driving. However, I have a disability that would prevent me from unloading freight.. or at least, often.. Any companies that are at least 95% non-touch? Thanks.

Why do trucking companies financially discourage their drivers from lumping freight.? Ive been doing this job on and off since the early 90's, and it always bothered me that companies will pay drivers so much less than they will pay lumpers. I have my theories to explain this, but I have no way to prove or disprove them. I am looking for someone who has inside information, who may have worked within the infrastructure of a company and who has dealt with such decisions and the reasons for them. Please support your assertion as best you can. Thanx.

local trucking and freight companies that have terminals?

Are truckers and trucking companies having trouble with fuel prices or is it passed on in the freight charge?

What is your best way of finding qualified shippers for a new freight brokerage/trucking company?

I am looking for Yellow Freight Trucking Company Head Quarters. Can you help me?

Where can I find customs brokers who need a trucking company to move ocean freight? It's for the tri-state area. (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut)

does anyone have a list of all the truck companies that do interstate runs. For example Bunker Freight Lines? I want to compile a list of all the truck companies that do interstate runs, prefably having a base that is in sydney, and that run HC, and MC trucks. A few that I know of are Bunker, Concord Park Transpport, Perth Freight Liners. I am interested in getting an interstate driving job. I am not to concerned who I work for at the moment, I just want to know every company that I could possibly apply to. I am in Australia

I need a name for a trucking company? My husband and I are want to start a freight trucking company but we need some suggestions on naming it. Something original and serious, not something funny. Ending with Logistics, Transport, Express, Freight, something like that. Thanks.

What is the best trucking company to ship out my freight?

Worth having an established trucking business? I always wanted to start my own trucking company haul loads around texas..mainly 48 states. I have an uncle who is retiring soon and making loads of money. He wants me to take over (mainly purchase his company for 6.5 million dollars) his business that has over 50 trucks and over 50 employees. Is it worth it to take over the business or should I create my own freight company? Some people are telling me that the trucking business is slow. Will I go down the drain if I do take over? as in capital needs?

What Is The Top Rated Trucking Companies of 2009 & 2010? My dad has about 2 years experience. His company pay pretty good. But his hometime is not good. What companies are the best to drive for depending on decent pay, good home time, and busy freight. I dont need to know about it depends this and that. If you dont know, dont reply.

Could someone please help me find the top 10 Freight brokerage firms and the top 10 refridgerated trucking com Could someone please help me find the top 10 Freight brokerage firms and the top 10 refridgerated trucking companies? If you don't have those answers could you please direct me in the right direction to find them like magazines or websites? If you find the answer I would be willing to give you a reward.

Am I responsible for the freight charges? I bought a spa online. I paid this company for the spa and the freight charges. Evidently this company never paid the trucking company who subsequently filed bankruptcy. Now the trucking company is stating since we benefited from the transportation they have billed me for the freight charges. The company I bought the spa from said "just ignore it" Not happy with this company as they have not provided proof they paid the freight charges to this Trucking company. What is my legal obligations here?

Are there any Freight Forwarders or Customs Brokers in this community that need a good trucking company? We operate in Southern California.

how many miles is a freight truck driven in one year? how many miles do trucking companies run on a truck per year? Just to clarify, I DON'T mean how many miles a driver drives, but how many miles ONE truck is driven in a year

Trucking companies for Concerts? Single truck driver with 10 yrs experience looking for a company that provides transport for concerts and shows. Anybody know the names of any of these companies. I`m tired of hauling freight and would like to stay with a specific group, staying out for the duration.

How is trucking business in Los Angeles area? Thinking of buying a truck and starting a freight company. Does any one know if this is profitable business. Are there lot of competitions for getting freight? Any comment or someone else's experience will be helpful.

How to start a hot shot trucking company? How do we locate work? What type of vehicle should be purchased? What is a "hot" area of the country for running freight? Is hot shot trucking a stable enough market to start a new company?

Are there any countries in the world with federally run freight delivery? Are there any countries in the world with federally run freight delivery? I don't just mean the government owning the freight railroads, but a federally run trucking company.

I would like to know the names of some freight broker companies that have indep. contract work for non-cdl tru I'm looking for loades for my 2000 International 24' straight truck.

What is the best school for freight broker training? I currently own a small trucking company and I am looking into adding a freight brokerage to better service my customers. I have researched several schools/training centers who offer training in freight brokering. But, they are all pretty costly and I want to be sure that I get the best for my money. Anyone have any insight?

Does anyone know of a cheapest freight/logistic company? I've been getting quote after quote and just wish I could find that right company that garantees to be cheapest for freight trucks. Please help if possible. Thanks

is it common for a trucking company to use the word logistics in thier company name? for example, would it be logical for a trucking company who only finds loads and hauls freight to name itself (mr freight logistics) or something like (trucking logistics express) these r not real names just examples of what im trying to ask.

I'm a small trucking company in the northeast. Where can I find freight?

where do large logistics companies target there marketing efforts to supply warehousing/trucking services? logistics,edi,warehousing,trucking,freight services,freight brokerage

Getting Pallet of Freight Shipped to Home? I want to order a pallet of liquidated merchandise. I want the pallet delivered to my home but I do not have any equipment to remove the pallet from the truck. Is this an abnormal issue for freight companies? What terminology do I need to use to let them know that they will need to bring their own equipment to remove the pallet from the truck and drop it under my carport or in my driveway so I can break the pallet down and carry the contents in the house?

car damage caused by freight truck package? My car was parked infront of my work on the public street, and a freight truck package( 10 ton Sheet of metal) flew off his truck and smashed my car, now insurance company wants to give me a low market value for my car.the freight truck driver did not secure packages on freight truck, and somehow passed inspection comming to Montreal,this incident took 4 hours to clear up so they can tow my car, which took up all my day , and the violent way this object smashed my car hunted me all threw out my weekend, could not sleep, having neck pains i believe all caused by stress, as well as family members suffering as well, can i sue the freight truck company, and for how much. or should i just accept the insurance claim and except my lost even though it was not my fault at all.

Does anyone know of any freight broker agent companies that will provide you with the training and employ you? My fiancee and I own a tractor trailer and have leased it on with a company, however I'm interested in becoming a freight broker agent and working from home. Presently my fiancee is the operator of the truck, I enjoy assisting in load searches for him so I think obtaining the training would be a great opportunity for me to excel in this industry.

How to setup a home-based freight brokerage for a start up company with no broker experience? We just started our home-based trucking company and we want to earn more money by engaging in the "broker" side of the trucking business. My father drives and I handle the business part. What would be the easiest/safiest route to take?

Looking for cheap freight company to ship truck engine?

The great American dream nothing but a joke to the Bush administration? Allowing 100 Mexican trucking companies to haul freight anywhere in the United States starting Thursday! This is going to destroy the American trucking industry. Not to mention the flood of illegal drugs that will be shipped to America, which will devestate millions of lives. All to save a buck. Comments? Very true Peep, we have a left, and right wing of the corporate class.

Can anyone recommend a national truck freight shipper? Hi, I'm starting my online website very soon. I need to find a good truck freight shipper for domestic U.S that is not price exorbitant. My product is large furniture, generally between 150-350 lbs (like TV armoires). I need a delivery company that can pick up at my house and deliver directly to the customers. I'm desparate for good suggestions. Thanks!

worth buying an established trucking business? no idea/experience how to operate a freight company, but do run a car auto business. Taking logistics classes and management, but don't think that is related to trucking long hauls or transportation. My goal is to own a freight business and was thinking about buying an established one. I have the funds and can also get a SBA loan or some sort.

Shipping freight over seas who should i call to get a load moved from New york to the port to ship to Nigeria? I have 5 shipments in buffalo, NY that need to be shipped to Nigeria. Does anyone know a trucking company I can call that will take these shipments to the port to get shipped? I don't want to use a broker I want to go straight to a trucking company that specializes in this. Thanks for the help.

Does anyone know of any reputable 'freight & shipping' companies out there? My wife and I are moving from Missouri to Oregon. We are newlywed so our belongings are not many (a 1 bedroom apt. ) so we do not want a whole UHAUL/Penske truck for that distance. We are trying to find some freight & shipping companies that might take our furniture and some boxes/containers, so that we really just need to drive there and save on gas too. The best bet we have so far is 'Freight & Shipping, Inc.'they offered us a total of $770 but there BBB rating is 'unsatisfactory'... so we are not so sure about them. But if anyone has any better ideas, please let me know, thanks.

Freight business - Trucking? Hello, I want to start my own freight business but I don't know where to start, so If anyone has any suggestions they are very welcome. I am not a trucker my self and I don't necesarily want to drive the truck. But should I learn how to anyway... How? What type of truck should I buy if I want to ship large cargo accross the country? Is a broker a good way to find shipments or is it better to assing the tuck to a company. How do I do that? How much is a truck? Can I lease a truck? Or do I have to buy one? Is there such thing as a trucking business school where I can learn this, or do I have to hit the road to learn the ins and outs??? Thank you very much...

What do they mean when a truck company says 90 % no touch freight, what is the rest of the 10% for ? Please Explain

semi truck driver and freight broker? I would like to find a trucking company that would let me drive for them while developing new multimillion dollar accounts with large shippers and profit from both activites.

looking for freight to haul in all 48 states. do anyone know of any companies looking for trucks?

Trucking Company Quoted me a Price to Ship with Ref# in print.? I was Quoted a Price to Ship Freight with Ref# and printed out. When I called to Pick-up the Freight.The Freight Company said the Quote I got from their Site was Wrong. So,From $126.00 to $336.00 is this Right? I was Quoted $126.00 they said Class was wrong.The Quote was base on class 60. They said Class was 250 at $336.00. and They said sorry for the Mis-Quote on their Site. What can I do? I have Copy's of the First Quote. Can I take Action?

What is the advantage of using a broker as opposed to a carrier for hauling freight? When dealing with transportation and moving full truck load and LTL freight throughout the U.S., what is the advantage with using a broker? Some companies say they love using brokers, others say they hate them. Why would you and why wouldn't you?

Why is the stock on some domestic freight forwarders (jet and trucking svc off int'l flts) plummeting now? A major company like Kittyhawk (KHK) has sunk to a 4 yr all time low in recent days. Is it prime lending rate, TSA freight screening, Dow Jones, price of oil or another cause?

What's a good trucking company to work for? My husband has a class A license with all his endorsements. Right now he drives for a food distribution service. His job is fine, but he has to drive all through NYC and he unloads the truck by himself w a handcart and a ramp. We're looking for a different driving company with not so much hands on freight. A company that values family and pays fair. Any suggestions? Thanks! He has had his CDL for 6 months. He doesn't mind physical labor and is open to local or over the road. He's spoken to over the road recruters and has been told of the money he could make. For the right job, we would consider re-locating.

Im starting a trucking company I need a good name? starting a company next month everything is ready but no name...I will be running 48 states with general freight..I need a name that makes us sound professional and big..plz help asap ...Thank you

Quick question, 10 points for the most creative answer? I own a Truck Freight service company, I am looking for a Company slogan , a phrase to advertise our service, hence, this slogan will painted on ALL trucks, so give it your best shot!

What is the difference between a Truck Dispatcher and Freight Broker (EXPERT NEEDED)? I am in a leagal dispute with my former employer in which I worked as a freight broker. One of the carriers I used as a broker asked me if I knew of someone to become his personal dispatcher. I then set up a company and my g/f handeled the dispatching service from her home. My employer then terminated me and is sueing me because they claim I set up a competivie business against him. I would like the thoughts of other Transportation Industry Pros on this. If anyone could help or send information about this issue I would be very gratefull. Thank You All.

what would you do if a freight truck cut you off on the freeway causing you to hit the ram ,? totaling your new vechical and truck did not stop, would the insurance company pin this on your behalf for the truck driver did not stop.

bad time to jump into trucking industry? cargo amont is reduced,some big trucking company are closed,so will it be very hard to find freights to haul for the new owner operators ?

Does anyone know of any reputable 'freight & shipping' companies out there? My wife and I are moving from Missouri to Oregon. We are newlywed so our belongings are not many (a 1 bedroom apt. ) so we do not want a whole UHAUL/Penske truck for that distance. We are trying to find some freight & shipping companies that might take our furniture and some boxes/containers, so that we really just need to drive there and save on gas too. The best bet we have so far is 'Freight & Shipping, Inc.'they offered us a total of $770 but there BBB rating is 'unsatisfactory'... so we are not so sure about them. But if anyone has any better ideas, please let me know, thanks. hey spam, no we are going to eugene, but I am hell bent on buying a piece of land out there where I can just farm and enjoy the solitude

How do I get customers for my Trucking Co.? I HAVE A TRUCKING COMPANY THAT DOES FLATBED FLORIDA ONLY, I NEED SOME CUSTOMERS FOR FLORIDA FREIGHT

Are there any public records of shipments? When a trucking company, for example, picks up freight and delivers it from point A to point B, is there a public record of this?

Does this exist in the air freight business? In the trucking industry, as an independent trucker, you can call up a broker and get loads with out being tied to one company. Can you do that in the air freight business. For instance, if I were to by a Cessna caravan are there brokers that I could move freight for or do I have to be leases to a single company?

Can someone please tell me where I can find a regional/east of Mississippi trucking job that pays hourly? Looking for trucking jobs that pay hourly wages instead of cpm. Good companies,not like CRST,Swift,Schneider or JB Hunt. I hold a current Michigan driver's license CDL-A Non-Hazmat with Tank Endorsement. Willing to learn tankers. Experience of 3.5years on Refrigirated freight. Presently employed at Werner. Again, looking for jobs that pay hourly wages not C.P.M thanks.

How can i become a freight delivery subcontractor? I want to buy a truck and subcontract through companies to deliver i dont care who it is or what it is but how can i find companies that are willing to let me do that?

Need to name my trucking company by Jan 1 2009? I want a name that makes us sound bigger then we are I dont want a name that sounds like we are a owner operator. We do general freight to 48 states. Please help any ideas is appreciated. Thank you

What can my father do for his business? My dad and uncle started their own trucking company a few years ago. Right now they only have a few heavy duty tractor trailers. They have about 5-6 employees. The majority of their revenue comes from picking up and dropping off containers at the ports for other companies. They deal with ocean freight. Where can they get more clients? What can they do to make their business grow?

Truckload freight claims? Can a freight broker file a claim against a trucking company? Or does it need to be the shipper? What are the steps in filing a claim with a carrier? thanks

why am i not getting paid overtime? I work for a freight company, as a truck mechanic, in new jersey and it does not pay overtime until after 60hrs/week. I was reading the wage and hours laws and regulations but i'm still not entirely clear on what the law is saying. If i am exempt from overtime pay, according to the law, then does that mean that i also am not obligated to work for more than 40hrs/week? if my employer is exempt from paying me overtime after 40hrs (for safety reasons, according to the law), does my employer have the right to force me to work over 40hrs/wk? thanks for your help.

trucking business? i live in chicago (sub.), my dream is to open a trucking company.(Fleet owner). im looking for experienced people willing to offer advice on the matter.How to run the business., contacts of lawyers, cpa, etc. in trucking ...t best way to find freight etc..... I'm in t process to get a cdl, (going to school now), got little money to invest, willing to work & stay away from home for weeks... I'd like to hear from people that share my interest, maybe locals, maybe if u like to get in business too, we can talk about it. thanks i'm a driver now, no cdl required, work 1a.m. to 3p.m. 6 day a week sometime 7

Freight broker? What should I name my new freight brokeage? I live near Houston,TX and the only thing I can think of is to name it after my grandfather's business which is his trucking company..but that is not too catchy and attention grabbing...TJ&S Transport

I would like to know what to do to become a trucking broker. I need to know where to go to learn how.? I am interested in becoming a broker for trucking loads and would like information on where I can learn the trade-whether it is a credited school or a company course. I would like to find where to go in the Raleigh-Fayetteville, North Carolina area. This is for finding freight loads for truckers to haul.

Is there any maximum no. of company for an O/O to have a carrier contract to haul some loads with? We are trucking company (with 53" trailer) based on Los Angeles, CA, USA and so far we have two companies that we have a contract(freight carrier), to haul some loads, and we think its not enough because sometimes they don't have any loads on that particular state. Is there any problem signing up on as much as Companies (brokers / 3PLs) that we want so we can have more resources? Is there any impact on our insurance since we are adding these companies as additoinal insured? Your answer(s) will be greatly appreciated. Additional info: These companies we are in contract with are brokerage companies. And we are only independent contractors, we either check on their online load boards or call their agents if there is available load(s) inbound and outbound to a particular state whereever our truck is. Sometimes these 2 brokerage companies does not have enough loads because our truck/driver get stuck in East Coast for 2-3 days before we can get a load back to california, unless we get a load to other brokers for a one time service (not contract).

where can I find returned frieight for sale? ie.semi-trucks full of merchandise that is for sale.? I know there are trucks full of freight that the trucking companies and other businesses are trying to get rid of. I'm trying to figure out how to find them to open a auction house.

What is the speed of the package when it reaches the truck? A freight company uses a compressed spring to shoot 1.60 kg packages up a 1.0-m-high frictionless ramp into a truck, as the figure shows. The spring constant is 267.5 N/m and the spring is compressed 35.0 cm.