When operating a business that relies on transporting goods, having a carrier can provide major benefits over typical less-than-truckload shipping. Dedicated truckload services involve contracting with a trucking company to haul loads exclusively for your company using trucks and drivers allocated solely to your shipping needs. Here’s how this strategy can improve reliability and efficiency in your supply chain.
Guaranteeing Capacity
One of the foremost advantages of dedicated truckload shipping is that it guarantees freight capacity for your transport needs. Rather than dealing with the uncertainties of finding available trucks on the spot market, having contracted dedicated trucks and drivers ensures you will have the vehicles necessary to move your goods when needed. This consistent capacity lets you better manage inventory flows and production schedules.
More Visibility Over the Process and Shipments
Dedicated trucking also provides greater visibility over your shipments compared to standard LTL distribution. With assigned trucks and regular drivers for your routes, it’s simpler to track the location and status of your goods in transit. This transparency enables better shipment monitoring and aids prompt decision-making should any issues arise.
Consistent and Predictable Pricing
The contracted rates in a dedicated agreement allow for consistent and predictable shipping costs over a year or more. Not being as vulnerable to fluctuations in spot market prices provides stability in transportation budgets. There are also opportunities to optimize costs through volume discounts by consolidating freight in dedicated equipment.
Optimize Your Logistics with the Carrier
The ongoing partnership with one carrier in a dedicated model allows for collaborating with that provider to optimize logistics over time. As the provider gets to know your supply chain needs inside out, they can better tailor their equipment, schedules, drivers and policies to fit your operations. This customization can translate into improved efficiency and responsiveness across the shipping process.
Get in Touch with US Logistics Solutions for Dedicated Truckload Services
If your manufacturing or distribution firm could benefit from stable, reliable freight capacity, reach out to to learn about dedicated truckload services. Our team can design and implement a custom dedicated fleet solution suited to the unique needs of your supply chain. to get started!