Problem Solving · Freight Skool Group

Problem Solving

I stole this from my own LI Post but I think it is important to recognize the need and ability to solve problems in this business.

This is a post for all of you that have logistics in your blood. You either have it or you don't!It is 10:34 am here in Boston. I have been up working since about 5:30 am.I have had two high level, on the ground problems to deal with and solve all before breakfast.Problem 1: We had a 53' load pickup in NJ and deliver to VA this morning. The load got to the consignee warehouse and found out all the skids were turned sideways. This consignees fork truck was broken and could not unload the skids with a pallet jack. We had to find a local warehouse in an area that we do not usually do business, agree for them to take the truck in, rework the skids and send the truck back to the consignee. Problem solved in under 1 hour flatProblem 2: We did a hot shot from Rochester, NY to MA. The load was given to us booked at 6500 LBS. Our driver was pulled over, weighed and detained by the DOT because the load was 14,000 lbs or (6500 kgs). Numerous calls to DOT, Police and others but was able to resolve the issue and get the truck rolling in a couple of hours.If you want to make a lot of money in this business you better be able to think like this above. If not, get the experience first, pay your dues, and then ask the world. otherwise, this business is not for you. And that is ok.

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