Vector Transport

20 years ago, Vector Transport started with a list. Two lists, actually, in which Vector President Joe Estess wrote down everything he hated about working with freight brokers. As a longtime shipper and carrier, Joe knew the pitfalls of the business firsthand. So when a trusted employee asked him to go into the brokerage business, Joe explained what was wrong with the industry from both perspectives. His shippers list said: Brokers dont care about my business. This is just a load to them, but its my livelihood. Theyre never around on weekends or after hours when things go wrong. Not interested in service; they just want my money. His carriers list: If a confirmation number or address or other information they gave me is wrong, I cant unload on a weekend because I cant reach them. They pay too slowly60 days or moreif they pay at all. Nothing is in writing, so agreed-on rates often change on their whim. Joe and the original Vector tea...