u/LUCASCLAY718

Got a really good opportunity to work at a logistics company and I really like the atmosphere so far. When I first started I booked a pretty decent load and was definitely proud of myself.

The department I’m in though has some pretty tough loads to move. A lot of carriers don’t seem to want them because of the distance, location and/or price. And if they do want one, sometimes it’s already booked by someone else on my team.

We have around 15–30 loads between 5–7 people in my department, and the rest of the company nationwide can book them too if they want.

I’m calling internally, posting on DAT and trying to find carriers, but it seems like a lot of them either just don’t want to run the load or they’re asking for $1k–$2k more than what we’re willing to pay.

What I’ve been doing when I get told no is pivoting and asking what they’re looking for and seeing if there’s anything else I can help them with. I’m trying to build relationships with carriers instead of just hanging up after they tell me no.

But at the same time I still want to help my team and contribute by actually getting these loads off the board.

So as a beginner, what should I be doing? I’m trying to absorb as much information as I can and just find a good strategy instead of calling carriers all day with no real direction.

Just started as a carrier sales rep and wanted some advice from people who’ve been doing this for a while.

We’re given a beginning price and an ending price we can work with, with the option to submit additional offers to the back office for approval if needed.

How do you guys negotiate with carriers while still giving them a fair price and staying within the money you’re allocated?

I’m also dealing with a lot of multi-stop loads, so I’m trying to get better at knowing when a carrier’s price is actually fair versus when I should hold firm.

What’s worked for you guys?

I’ve been at this gym for about 4–5 months now, and I’ve noticed something that’s been on my mind.

The head coach, who also teaches Muay Thai, seems to kind of overlook me in class. 😂 I don’t think it’s anything malicious at all, but when he’s walking around helping people with technique, it feels like he skips over me.

To be fair, I haven’t been to many of his classes since he mostly teaches the advanced class, and I usually attend the beginner class. The only beginner class he teaches is once a week.

I’m strong, I’m eager to learn, and I show up consistently because I genuinely want to get better. I just feel like I’m missing out on feedback that would help me improve. I don’t like hovering over coaches or constantly asking for attention—that’s just not my personality. I also don’t want to come across as a kiss-ass. I always show up respectful and ready to work.

I do have a strong personality, but at the end of the day I just want to become a good Muay Thai fighter. Has anyone else dealt with something like this? How would you handle it?

Here’s my background:

About 5 years ago, I started a trucking company with absolutely no business experience. I didn’t have enough money to buy a truck at the time, so I started as an independent freight broker first.

That didn’t work out financially, but I gained a lot of knowledge about logistics, freight operations, and business through the experience.

Eventually, I saved enough money to get my own authority and operate as a carrier. Within the first month of renting a truck, I failed again mainly due to inexperience dealing with rental companies, insurance issues, and VIN switching complications.

Even after those setbacks, I refused to quit.

Right now, I’ve started a dispatching company because I wanted to stay active in the transportation industry instead of stopping completely while figuring out my next move.

At the same time, I decided to go back to college and found a Supply Chain diploma program that may eventually transfer into a full degree.

Currently, I also work in the live entertainment industry building stages and sets for tours, festivals, and events.

My questions:

• While taking supply chain courses (before finishing the degree), is it realistic to land an entry-level supply chain or logistics role?
• Would my trucking, brokerage, and dispatching experience help me get hired even without the degree completed?
• Can the knowledge from supply chain courses directly improve my dispatching business?
• If you were in my shoes, would you keep building the dispatching company while getting the degree, or focus entirely on one path?

I’ve failed a few times, but each failure taught me something valuable, and I’m trying to turn that into something bigger instead of quitting.

Would appreciate honest feedback.

Basement apartment i'm finally moving into and need suggestions

My main thing i'm trying to figure out is where should my furniture go?

Should I move the couch around, if so where? My tv, dining table and etc. Any suggestions? Lets go family