ROUTE & LOAD DETAILS
From West Virginia to North Bend.
What route are they talking about in the call?
11.1 feet wide.
How wide is the dozer?
They were discussing around $3,000 to $3,800.
What price range were they talking about for the delivery?
West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
Which three states are part of the route?
“It’s pretty heavy.”
What phrase means the load is difficult or weighty?
By Friday.
When does the load need to be delivered?
It has a blade on the front.
What feature does the dozer have?
To “work something out.”
What phrase did they use meaning “to make an agreement”?
Because of the mountain roads and heavy permits.
Why is West Virginia considered a difficult place for trucking?
West Virginia is not an easy place.”
What phrase shows the dispatcher’s frustration with the route?
A JD-90 dozer.
What kind of machine are they transporting?
About 3,000 pounds.
How much does the machine weigh?
He wanted to call his customer first.
What did the broker say he needed to do before confirming the deal?
They need permits for 73,000 pounds.
Why do they need special permits?
Sounds good. Thank you.”
How does the conversation end?
Today or tomorrow.
When do they plan to pick up the load?
The blade might not be angled.
What detail about the dozer’s blade are they unsure of?
The customer is open to negotiation.
What did the dispatcher say about the customer’s flexibility?
Three different states make it complicated.
Why is this load more difficult to handle than usual?
“Let me call my customer real quick.
What phrase shows the broker needs to confirm something fast?
It’s a popular model.
What did the dispatcher say about the JD-90 machine?
They can see the full length of the blade.
Why do they mention the dozer’s full length?
“Do you want to do like 38?”
What phrase shows the dispatcher’s suggested price?
It’s all mountains.
What makes the route physically challenging?
Around the ballpark.
What expression means “approximately or roughly”?