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Warehouse rental costs in Mi
What’s the going rate for renting commercial warehouse space in mid Michigan A trucking company I know in the lansing/flint MI area has a large shop and are looking to add warehouse space to their offerings. About 40k sqft of room
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Asset based or not asset based ?
I always wonder is it better to be have your own assets or no? Personally I am a carrier and I mostly own trailers and lease on owner operators with their own trucks to my company. It has been working well for me because I do not have to deal with truck maintenance. My question goes to the people that have been a carrier or are asset based brokers. Would you rather have your own assets or have no assets at all and broker out all your freight ?
2 likes • May '24
Personally, it’s easier being a broker. I cut my teeth with a mom and pop trucking company that had 12 units. It was such a headache to keep drivers, maintain equipment, pay for the shop, all of the additional over head ALL while still dealing with the day to day struggles of freight. But the control and bargaining power with owning assets is unmatched to a broker.
How to overcome your “I have no business” moment
Before Logistics I have had a lot of success in my prior sales experience and I have been working as a freight broker from past 5 months and I am not getting any new shippers and i just don't know how long should i do it or am i even a fit for the industry, just losing hopes and unable to cope up. PS : I am just 21
4 likes • May '24
Get yourself a note pad and write down exactly what it is you think you’re exceptionally good at aka your niche. Next, write down what your ideal customer would look like, how they would operate. Then start prospecting based on those 2 things. I think it will help your confidence on cold calls and visits if you’re speaking to what you know best.
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Justin Dolehanty
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@justin-dolehanty-1231
Michigan guy, born and raised. Been in the industry for the last 15 years. Started my own agency Aug. 2023. Love every minute of it.

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