How Trucking Can Improve Efficiency and Increase Profits

Mar 29, 2022 at 01:31 PM CST
For many carriers, the continual disruptions to the global supply chain have created tremendous demand and increased the amount shippers are willing to pay for capacity. However, the picture isn’t rosy on all fronts, as fuel prices have skyrocketed, eating into increased profits. In addition, ongoing congestion at the ports harms driver productivity, which directly affects the take-home pay of carriers as a whole. The recent shutdown of exports from China due to COVID-19 will increase unpredictability.

Mar 29, 2022 at 01:31 PM CST

For many carriers, the continual disruptions to the global supply chain have created tremendous demand and increased the amount shippers are willing to pay for capacity. However, the picture isn’t rosy on all fronts, as fuel prices have skyrocketed, eating into increased profits. In addition, ongoing congestion at the ports harms driver productivity, which directly affects the take-home pay of carriers as a whole. The recent shutdown of exports from China due to COVID-19 will increase unpredictability.