Is load planning a big problem to you?

[jaba23]

Hey all! I'm doing some research for my company to identify what's the best way to do Load Planning. We're struggling with the Rates (like a lot of Carriers out there), and we think that better planning and what loads to get would be an improvement.
Is this a problem you deal with?
I think in the OnSpot market is really hard to plan because you just have the information from the exact you're trying to book a load moment. It would be great to hear what you all think and what are the best ways to do it.

 

[Mike]

Market is pretty strong here in the United States, not sure about down in El Salvador.

 

[Rigjockey]

Market is pretty strong here in the United States, not sure about down in El Salvador.

You could book a load down to El Salvador on a fact finding mission and report back to us on the Forum

 

[Mike]

You could book a load down to El Salvador on a fact finding mission and report back to us on the Forum

I'll book it, you drive it.

 

[jaba23]

@Mike @rigjockey jajajajajjaa... I'm going to try!
But actually, I work for a Carrier in Miami, FL. All my loads are hauled in the US. I'm just living in El Salvador because I can do more with every $.
The thing with preplanning is that I think if I find a way to put a set of loads together that overall give me a good Rate x Mile, it's better than burning my self, trying to find the best paying load when my Drivers are empty.
I don't know if this makes sense, or if you think preplanning is a good idea... Appreciate your comments!