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Re: Any ideas how to advertise a trucking company? Feb 21, 2008 12:16 AM
Here's a great way to expand while earning money instead of spending it on marketing;
Get a national list of freight brokers and have them provide daily loads in your drop-off area. Have your drivers inquire about the shipper's/receiver's need for contract carriers (so you don't have to pay a broker for future loads). Have them leave a brochure about your company, or learn the name of the Shipping manager and mail them one. Follow up with a phone call. Pay your driver a bonus ($1,000 - $2,500) for each contract that results. Once you have a contract with a shipper, use the broker to get back to where the freight is.
Apply at your local Main Post Office, and Walmart distributions centers. Make a buyout arrangement with a small company that has accounts.
Keep your trucks well maintained. It's cheaper than major repairs and will lead to less service failures.
Build/re-invest from profits, don't borrow money.
Diversify by having your money earn money in other industries, such as high profit real estate.
Good Luck, Luckiest
David Scott SC
