DAT recently provided an insightful view into the pressure that is projected for 2017 truck capacity. What does it mean for you? Well, if you're trying to move your freight, it will mean you need to cultivate a diverse network of freight partners - large and small, contract and spot - that you can rely on to stick with you and meet your needs day to day. And if you're a freight carrier, it means you're going to have be proactive about managing your own capacity through a combination of technology adoption, driver productivity initiatives, and capital investment.
Of the five factors DAT's report cites for decreasing capacity, higher demand is one that we all applaud, as it means that our economy is continuing its recovery, and businesses are feeling those effects. The other four factors are more cautionary, and they represent opportunities to manage our businesses proactively, both shippers and freight partners alike. As a leading freight broker, we at Executive Freight are continuing to cultivate our network of the industry's best, most reliable and stable carriers. That is pivotal to enabling us to continue to provide the highest demand-to-fill-rate metrics for our longtime customers. If you're a shipper, make sure you're aligning yourself with partners like Executive Freight to ensure that you're ready.
Visit on our web site today, or give us a call at 334-705-0779. We'd love to help you meet this challenge!
If you'd like to read more of the DAT article, follow this link to 5 Threats to Capacity.