Locus

JUNE 16, 2023

Fuel costs: Last-mile fuel costs require careful management as they make up 25% of a truck’s operational costs over volatile price fluctuations. A recent analysis by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) indicates that if existing trends persist, we could see a potential driver shortage reaching up to 175,000 by 2024.

Cost Reduction 98

Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 98

FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The fact remains that within freight transportation protocol, trucking capacity is finite. This factor plays into net revenue per truck per week as well. REVENUE PER DRIVER PER WEEK (DRVREV) – The profits earned per truck each week remains a crucial piece of data for fleet management.

Negotiating Skills 92

Negotiating Skills Price Reduction Expense Reduction Data 92

Locus

JULY 24, 2023

Thirty-five percent of trucks travel empty in the U.S., And according to the National Private Truck Council, 28% of a private fleet’s miles qualify as deadhead. compared to 2021, reaching $2.251 per mile. Cost Considerations: A significant financial and environmental cost for shippers and carriers hides as empty miles.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Optimization Software Optimization 52