When you are using Uship make sure that you know for sure whether the bids you are receiving are from an actual carrier or from a broker before agreeing to anything. I've been down this route before with shipping vehicles, equipment, etc, you might just assume that every bid is coming from a carrier giving you an actual "this is what it costs, I can pick it up in X days" offer when it's really a broker saying we "think" we can get it shipped for you for $xxx.....we'll try. A broker will list your load on one of the large shipping boards and hope someone picks it up...basically doing the same thing you just did by using Uship but now they are acting as an intermediary...which can at times be helpful if they will actively seek someone to move your load. Sometimes, you are nearly forced to use a broker unless you want to pay outrageous prices ( the brokers do bring in the aspect of competitive bidding). The bid they give you should include their fees and the amount they are going to pay the trucking company. Never pay a broker anything up front! Don't be surprised if it takes weeks to get a load moved...sometimes trucks just aren't moving from point A to point B unless you are willing to spend a fortune.
