Work with who you trust…you’ll hear that a lot this year. Stu Sutton with Sylectus recently introduced the term as a reminder to Motor Carriers to selectively choose with whom they share freight.
We’re increasingly seeing the Motor Carrier’s feet held to the fire as load sharing can be infiltrated with broken promises and misrepresentations. How does the Owner Operator work with who they trust?
They do their homework. Attending and participating in the yearly July Expedite Expo is a great way to start. Social networking has its place, but it’s hard to beat old-fashioned eye-to-eye communication in something as important as your livelihood.
Owner Operators are in short demand. Now is the time to meet all the Motor Carriers who are bidding for your skilled driving abilities. Talk to other Owner Operators about their relationships with Motor Carriers — see who hauls for who… birds of a feather.
Learn more about changing regulations, insurance options and the newest equipment to ensure you are an educated, professional driver.
Then after the Expo, stay in touch via social networking to further develop a network of trust. Nothing stays the same forever; making the effort to cultivate a circle of Expediting Professionals is time well spent.
