Scenario:

A new carrier in the market struggled with rate negotiations due to a lack of industry experience. They frequently accepted low-paying loads, which impacted their profitability and ability to cover expenses.

How our team at GoldenStars Dispatching Helped:

We leveraged our industry knowledge and strong relationships with brokers to negotiate better rates for the carrier. By securing loads at competitive rates, the carrier was able t cover expenses, grow their business, and achieve profitability within their first few months of operation. Their rates improved by an average of 20% per load after partnering with GoldenStars.

Scenario:

A flatbed/step deck operator often found it difficult to secure specialized, time sensitive loads. These missed opportunities were affecting their profitability, especially during peak seasons when demand was high.

How our team at GoldenStars Dispatching Helped:

We focused on building strong relationships with brokers and shippers that required flatbed/step deck services. When emergency or last minute loads became available, We dispatched them immediately, ensuring the operator was first in line. This resulted in a 15% revenue increas from urgent, high paying loads and established the client as a go to carrier for specialized shipments.

Scenario:

A refrigerated carrier was frequently driving with empty trucks between loads, causing fuel waste and reducing profitability. They needed better load planning and coordination with brokers to stay profitable.

How our team at GoldenStars Dispatching Helped:

GoldenStars implemented a strategic route plan, focusing on backhauls and regions with high demand for refrigerated freight. We reduce the carrier’s deadhead miles by 35% and ensured that their trucks stayed consistently loaded. This boosted their revenue and improved the utilization rate of their fleet, keeping more trucks on the road with minimal downtime.

Scenario:

A small fleet owner with five flatbeds faced logistical challenge in balancing load assignments, routes, and deadlines. Without proper dispatching support, they experienced delays, leading to dissatisfied customers and lost revenue.

How our team at GoldenStars Dispatching Helped:

We assigned a dedicated dispatcher to manage the fleet’s schedule, ensuring that each truck had profitable loads that fit their capacity and routes. With real-time updates and optimized scheduling, the fleet increased their on-time deliveries by 40% regained customer satisfaction, and minimized fuel costs by reducing empty miles.

Reducing Downtime for a Reefer Carrier

Scenario:

An independent owner-operator with a dry van was struggling to find consistent, high-paying loads. Their time was split between driving and searching for loads, leading to long periods of downtime and missed opportunities.

How our team at GoldenStars Dispatching Helped:

GoldenStars stepped in, taking over the load search and dispatch process. We secured consistent loads within high-demand routes, optimized their schedule to reduce deadhead miles, and negotiated higher rates on their behalf. Within a month, the owner-operator saw a 25% increase i idle time.