Lacey W.’s Post

I don’t care if you are a broker, shipper, or customer, to be successful when shipping freight, you must have amazing preferred carriers. These guys are my number 1 and have been for years. The conversation attached tells you why. Myself and my team have been working with them for over 10 years. It is very easy right now to scrap long term relationships for “cheaper” options. My advice is to not do that. I see brokers doing it. I see customers doing. I’ve even had one of my long term (over 5 years) customers bring in a new guy to handle their transportation. I know their business, loaders, and customers inside and out. In a matter of a few months, the new guy has completely ghosted me. Won’t return phone calls, emails or texts. I have found out through my many contacts, that he is giving my dedicated freight to someone else over $100 per load. Definitely an easy decision to make in this current market. I just hope I am available to answer his call when he needs help. Brokers, please don’t jeopardize long term carrier relationships over $100.

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 #𝟭: 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 Have you ever felt that sinking feeling when a carrier falls through at the last minute? 📦🚚 It’s one of the biggest frustrations in shipping—finding a carrier you can truly rely on. You need the perfect balance of cost, reliability, and capacity, but all too often, it feels like you're gambling with your freight. Missed deliveries, broken promises… and YOU are left holding the bag. 😤💥 🔑 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: You shouldn’t have to roll the dice when it comes to your shipments. At Forza Logistics Group, we’ve built a network of trusted, reliable carriers, and we do all the vetting for you. With us, you get peace of mind knowing your freight will arrive on time, every time, without the headaches. Let us handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on what really matters—your business. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀? 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘁. #𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 #𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 #𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 #𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 #𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 #𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘇𝗮𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 #𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗼𝗳𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 #𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿

I'm the most average freight broker ever. - I don't wake up at 5 am to cover loads - I have not made 100 cold calls in ages. - I don't make 50% profit from one load. Hence my personal brand strategy is pretty 'average' too: - Share my knowledge and experience. - Put whatever pic my heart desires to put. - Write a post when and how many times I can. - Comment and engage whomever I feel like to. But this "average" strategy has been a game changer. So if you are afraid to show up and post as a freight broker, dispatcher or a trucker because you think your life story, you experience or achievements are "average". I suggest you do anyway. Cos here it is not about being extraordinary. It’s about being YOU 🫶 Reach out if you are interested for group session for personal branding or you can schedule one on one call with me (link in comments) #logistics #flatbed #truckingindustry #truckerlifestyle #shippers #shippingindustry #stepdeck #freight

Wheeling and dealing...the definition of the trucking industry I don't know why but young brokers now seem to be afraid to negotiate. I love the back and forth of working out a deal! There's customers in this industry, more now than in the past decade, with some very tight margins. You have to be good on the customer side, providing stellar service, with rates that match the work you put in. As well as on the carrier side working with dispatch and drivers to make projects succeed. I have customers with tons of different freight spends, pickup and delivery expectations, and communication requirements. It's my job to create a solution to solve everyone's problems not just the customer, but their customer as well, and the drivers too. Not all of my margins are in John 🅰️ Rogers territory 😂 But you could call any of my customers today and they couldn't tell you a time I've had a fall off. Keep the wheels of business greased, don't be afraid to ask for something. Don't be afraid to make a deal, and I promise you'll last a long time in this industry! #logistics #truckingindustry #transportation #3pl #carrier #warehousing

somebody told me this morning that "it's not the shippers fault that the rates are so low, and that I shouldn't complain about the rates that I sent them. so naturally..I had to put on my sassy pants for this. I DO understand that there are a lot of situations and it's not just one factor that goes into the current market.. everyone plays a little bit of a part in it BUT..... first of ALL...I don't know about you, but I don't remember the last time I told the shipper what they're going to move that load for, and I was the one to approve it. If you happen to know a shipper like that, for $20 I will personally contact them. drop their name, phone and email....so that I can uh...put in a good word for you... 👀 😉 😁 Second, this is my perspective on my page. If I post something, I feel pretty intensely about it because I understand the circumstance that I'm in, therefore I put a lot of thought into something before I post it. THIRD, I am a nice person and I'm willing to help people to the best of my ability, but I am not a door mat. However, if you manufacture door mats I'm happy to service the hell out of your shipping department! #shipping #linkedin #logistics #sales #pricing #logisticssolutions #freight #freightmarket #trucking #trucks

👀 Lots of thoughts on here about soliciting on LinkedIn. 👀 Lots of thoughts on here from shippers about solicitations. I was a HAZMAT shipper for over 40 years. Our philosophy (at least at my first two companies) was to develop long term relationships with our key logistics providers. Keep us safe, competitive and provide good service. We had relationships where we could actually talk to each other about issues and could come to mutually beneficial resolutions. I received all sorts of solicitations. I would actually talk with them on the phone and if someone was in from out of town and I had some time, would try to meet in person. Was it a waste of time? No, I learned a lot about the marketplace and the providers and also learned more about the industry and our company. When I did need additional resources, I had a good list of potential suppliers. I am now on the provider side and guess what, I am now the guy who is doing the solicitations. What kind of information do I provide? ✅ Market updates on trucking ✅ As a former shipper, I understand how we can complement your primary carrier programs, so I provide updates with our services ✅ Alerts on pending rail strikes ✅ Links to training materials and informative articles on HAZMAT issues My objective is to let you know who we are and how we can help you. If possible, having a dialog with you is beneficial to learn more about your shipping needs. I will not flood your email with numerous messages but will occasionally send you market updates and other information regarding the industry. Even if we do not do business together, feel free to use me as a resource. I have lots of contacts in much more than just trucking and am always happy to provide advice or a referral. Signed, Your friendly Agent for Bulk Connection Inc John Radvansky jradvansky@bulkconnection.com www.bulkconnection.com #bulkconnection #logistics #freightbroker #tanktruck #hoppertruck #liquidbulk #drybulk #sales #marketing #supplychain #nacd #hazmat #chemicals

Having a network strategy is crucial as it allows businesses to focus on specific geographic areas or market segments, creating sustainable revenue models. It emphasizes the importance of specialization over a broad, unfocused approach, leading to more effective and efficient operations. This targeted strategy can result in better service for clients and a stronger competitive position.

Unlock Seamless Freight Solutions with Shelby Trucking, a freight brokerage. Hello LinkedIn Community, I believe in building long-term relationships through trust and exceptional service rather than cold calls or high-pressure sales tactics. If you’re looking to streamline your shipping process, reduce costs, and improve efficiency, let’s connect and explore how I can support your business. Navigating the complexities of freight logistics can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. As a dedicated freight broker, I specialize in creating efficient, cost-effective shipping solutions tailored to your unique business needs. Here’s what I bring to the table: 🔹 Personalized Service: I take the time to understand your specific requirements to offer customized solutions. 🔹 Extensive Network: Access to a wide network of reliable carriers ensures timely and safe deliveries. 🔹 Expertise: With 38 years of experience, I handle all the logistics so you can focus on your core business. 🔹 Transparency: Clear communication and honest pricing with no hidden fees. Feel free to reach out via LinkedIn message or email me at Keith@ShelbyTrucking.net Looking forward to connecting and helping your business thrive! Let's start a conversation now. Keith #FreightBroker #Logistics #ShippingSolutions #CustomerService #SupplyChain #FreightForwarding

You don’t run freight in 48 states…. At least not enough freight to even bother mentioning. HEAR ME OUT: shippers want carriers and brokers with niches and specialties. The era of brokers who can do everything for anyone at anytime is dying. The era of brokers who can absolutely dominate a contractual award in a certain geography because it’s an area of network strength for them is here. And it’s always been here for carriers, so keep doing your thing assets. Shockingly (not really) the people I hear use this phrase the most are sub $20M brokerages and sub 20 truck fleets. In other words, people who realistically are probably not running in 48 states but by being unable to provide a clearer network answer are confessing to having NO network strategy whatsoever. Don’t be that guy/gal. I preach sustainable revenue. Chasing loads all over 48 states ad hoc is the antithesis of sustainable revenue. If you have questions on how to focus on more contractual or dedicated opportunities to create more sustainable revenue models to grow your business, reach out to me! #sales #trucking #logistics #supplychain #transportation #network

Behind Every Load, There’s a Story In the world of freight brokering, it’s not just about moving goods from point A to point B. It’s about building relationships, understanding needs, and ensuring that every shipment is a success story. Every day, I have the privilege of working with incredible customers, dedicated drivers, and reliable carriers. Their commitment and hard work inspire me to go the extra mile to ensure seamless deliveries and satisfied clients. 🌟 Why I Love What I Do: 1. Building Relationships: Every interaction is a chance to connect, understand, and support the unique needs of my clients and partners. 2. Problem Solving: Challenges on the road? I thrive on finding innovative solutions to keep things moving smoothly. 3. Team Effort: It’s all about collaboration. Together with drivers, carriers, and customers, we make a powerful team. To all the amazing people I work with – thank you for trusting me with your business and for making every day exciting and fulfilling. Here’s to many more miles of success together! 🚀 #FreightBroker #Logistics #CustomerRelationships #Teamwork #SupplyChain