In the context of Vietnam’s growing economy, the demand for cargo transportation by trucks is constantly increasing. This opens up significant opportunities for individuals and businesses operating in the transportation sector. However, alongside the attractive profit potential, the cargo transportation market is also witnessing fierce competition, causing many truck owners and drivers to face difficulties in finding truck loads and maintaining a stable source of cargo.
Understanding these concerns, Xe Tải Mỹ Đình, as an expert in the trucking field, is pleased to share tips and solutions to help you quickly find effective truck loads, especially for small trucks, or utilize idle truck time to increase income.
Illustration image: Truck receiving cargo
Suggestions for Finding Truck Loads Quickly and Easily
1. Partner with Large Transportation Companies and Cargo Owners
Cargo sources, whether large or small, are often concentrated in large-scale transportation companies and major cargo owners. They have the advantage of a stable customer base, a wide network of partners, and the ability to continuously expand their network. To ensure “trucks have cargo, cargo has trucks,” they regularly seek and collaborate with other transportation units.
During peak periods or when order volumes exceed their transportation capacity, these units may transfer some orders to individuals or smaller transportation units. This is a good opportunity for trucks seeking loads, especially small trucks, to have additional work during idle time. At the same time, large units can also resolve immediate vehicle shortages and receive commissions from introducing orders.
To begin, you should proactively contact acquaintances in the transportation industry, transportation service companies near your operating area. In addition, searching on reputable websites and online forums is also an effective channel to reach companies looking for transportation partners for truck loads.
Important Note: When seeking cargo sources in this way, you need to accept freight rates that may be lower than finding direct customers. In addition, maintaining credibility and building long-term partnerships is crucial. Absolutely avoid approaching and taking direct customer relationships from partners who have introduced orders to you.
2. Use Mobile Apps for Finding Truck Loads
In the digital age, using mobile applications to find truck loads has become a smart, fast, and convenient solution. These applications are usually free or low-cost, directly connecting truck owners with customers who need cargo transportation. If your service is of high quality, you can completely obtain a stable order volume and high growth potential.
However, it should be noted that using applications also means you face high competition. Customers have many choices regarding transportation units, vehicle types, and especially freight rates. Additionally, communication and price negotiation often take place through an intermediary application, limiting the ability to exchange directly and build relationships with cargo owners.
Illustration image: Mobile app for finding truck loads on a phone screen
Instructions for finding cargo through apps:
To get started, simply follow these simple steps:
- Open your smartphone, access the app store (Google Play Store or App Store) and search for applications specializing in finding cargo sources for trucks seeking loads. Prioritize choosing applications with high download counts and good user reviews.
- Download the application and register an account. Typically, you will need to provide basic personal information, vehicle information (vehicle type, tonnage, cargo box dimensions…), and expected freight rate quotes. (Information requirements may vary depending on the application).
After completing registration, you can use the application to search for orders that match your vehicle type and route. Some applications also allow you to proactively view a list of orders that need transportation and choose orders that suit the route and capabilities of your trucks seeking loads.
3. Join Trucking Service Groups on Social Media
Besides mobile applications, joining and actively participating in social media groups (Facebook, Zalo…) is also an effective way to find customers for trucks seeking loads. Large community groups, especially on Facebook, often have a large number of members, including cargo owners, transportation units, truck owners, and drivers.
In these groups, members regularly exchange information about cargo transportation needs, seeking trucks seeking loads for return trips, consolidated shipments, available trucks, transportation schedules… You can search for public groups or closed, private groups, as most are free and have the potential to bring you cargo sources. Freight rates are usually negotiated directly between truck owners and customers, without intermediaries. However, information in these groups can be quite chaotic and difficult to control, requiring you to regularly monitor and proactively contact to seize opportunities as soon as possible. The level of competition in these groups is also quite high.
Illustration image: Searching for truck loads through a Facebook group on a laptop screen
Suggestions for some prominent Facebook groups: XE TÌM HÀNG – HÀNG TÌM XE; Tìm xe – TÌm hàng nhanh; Xe Tải Tìm Hàng, Hàng Tìm Xe Tải; Hội Chuyển Nhà Giá Rẻ TPHCM; VẬN TẢI BẮC NAM (ghép hàng, ghép xe ); Xe Tìm Hàng – Hàng Tìm Xe – Ghép Hàng Bắc Nam; …
Reasons Why You May Have Difficulty Finding Truck Loads
1. Lack of Proactive Search and Failure to Build Trust
Lack of proactivity in expanding customer search channels, especially online channels, is a common weakness among many drivers of the older generation. This stems from barriers in accessing technology and not knowing how to self-promote and post ads to reach customers. For trucks seeking loads that are new to the business, building trust with customers in the early stages is also a major challenge. Currently, many customers still tend to prioritize hiring large, reputable transportation companies for peace of mind regarding service quality and ensuring goods are transported safely from A to Z, even if the cost may be higher.
2. Loose and Unprofessional Transportation Organization
Truck owners and drivers operating independently or small transportation units often lack experience in organizing, managing customer/order information, and dispatching vehicles. In addition, a lack of clarity in commitments regarding time, agreements related to packaging, and vehicle schedule information can also cause troubles, making customers feel untrustworthy and difficult to cooperate with.
>> See more: Principles of arranging goods on trucks safely and reasonably
3. Limitations in Truck Quality and Tonnage
When choosing trucks seeking loads, customers often pay attention to the quality and tonnage of the truck, as well as the cargo box dimensions. They want to ensure that goods are transported safely, not damaged due to poor quality vehicles, cargo boxes that are too small, or encountering issues related to tonnage regulations and restricted hours. These factors may cause you to miss out on opportunities to find suitable truck loads.
DOTHANH IZ65 Truck is a light-duty truck model trusted and highly rated by many customers for its quality. The truck is assembled on a Japanese technology production line, delivering powerful performance, durability, and fuel efficiency. DOTHANH IZ65 has diverse tonnage, suitable for many transportation needs, from inter-provincial goods to inner-city goods. The spacious cargo box, with various sizes and types of boxes, meets most types of goods today.
Illustration image: High-quality DOTHANH IZ65 truck
>> See more: Review of Do Thanh IZ65 truck “Japanese quality, for Vietnamese people”
Above are suggestions on how to find truck loads and reasons that may cause difficulties in this process. Xe Tải Mỹ Đình hopes this information will be helpful for truck owners and drivers on their path to finding stable cargo sources and developing their transportation careers.
