Recent content by Mark Mathews

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    National Logistics Management

    I have the contact info for the "carrier Development" guy at home. For those interested, send me an e-mail. [email protected]
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    National Logistics Management

    That's a goint point pelle. Reality is that it's not going away. And that SUCKS!
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    National Logistics Management

    >> One of the >stories I am continuously hearing is that there is a small >company will open, or somebody will get their own authority >and low ball bids for freight, so they get the stuff. When >it comes time to move the stuff, they have stretched >themselves so thin, that they can not...
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    National Logistics Management

    NLM is strictly a broker. They deal with trucking companies, not O/O. If you are an O/O with your own authority, they would condier you a trucking company. Hope that helps.
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    National Logistics Management

    >There a cancer to the o/o in the long run. How so?
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    Single Straight Truck Insurance

    YEAH! Finally a lead. Thanks Christine!!!! I'll call this morning and let you know how it goes.
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    National Logistics Management

    Yes, you can tell them you have no-one in the area, etc. You are not forced into taking their loads. I view NLM as an Opportunity to fill in my dead time, not as a Full Time Dispatcher. Call me 313-610-5800
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    National Logistics Management

    I know their business model pretty well. Are you an O/O? DO you have your own Authority? It could make a difference.
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    National Logistics Management

    A load goes for bid and you have 15 minutes to answer. You have to answer every bid even if it is a nobid, but you MUST answer in 15 minutes. No-bids are not held against you. I saw a 10K load from Dearborn 23 miles oneway to clinton twsp. Tarriff was $180. Low bid on a Monday Morning was...
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    National Logistics Management

    My Buddy has been at it for 2 yearsand he doesn't have to take anything he doesn't want to. Most of his $$$ runs are nights and Weekends. He doesn't mind because the price is right. Do you take loads for NLM still?
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    National Logistics Management

    I completely dis-agree. Call me and take a look at what they have to offer. I don't like posting numbers, but another friend who is an O/0 made 6 Figures last year in their program after ALL his bills were paid.
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    Single Straight Truck Insurance

    So no-one on this board has insurance? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE. ANY LEADS? PLEASE!
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    Single Straight Truck Insurance

    Hi gang, I bought a 1991 Topkick last week to do some delivery work in the Detroit area for a friend. WEEELLLLLL, it's taking off better than I thought and I'd like get my authority so I can start taking loads for others legally. I only have this one truck, but I plan on getting another in a...
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    National Logistics Management

    Call me on Weds. morn. The VP - Sales is one of my best friends. I'm in process of getting online with them and walked through their system last week. You will be impressed with them. Mark 313-610-5800
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    Axle Ratio / Trans Ratio

    Thanks Glen! Do you know what city G-Tech is located in? P.S. - Yes, it's a 6 speed.
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