TRUCKING INDUSTRY UPDATE

摘要

The health of the nation's trucking industry is good. Future capacity can and must grow to replace drivers and accommodate growth in the American economy. There are many other challenges that face the industry in the near future, including coping with increasing regulation and capital equipment replacement. Indeed, shippers know capacity will get tighter. They are developing comprehensive capacity plans, with metrics, focused on mode optimization, responsiveness, reliability, cost, technology capabilities and intransit visibility. They view transportation as a value-added service for their customers, and don't commoditize transportation. Freight rates will go up and down, mirroring the commercial economy.