Solutions for Hauling Food Freight
Understanding drivers’ biggest apprehensions about food freight can help spur optimizations that keep drivers behind the wheel and food on shelves.
Solutions for hauling food freight
No industry is without its pain points, and food and beverage shipping isn’t always a piece of cake. With the industry experiencing a significant driver shortage, carriers are struggling to keep drivers on the road. That is putting the squeeze on food and beverage shippers to cover their loads.
Increased diversity in the type of freight available today means drivers have their pick of what they want to haul. They’re shying away from high-maintenance freight like reefer shipping and opting for more efficient freight with less risk like a non-food truckload.
Understanding drivers’ biggest apprehensions about food freight can help spur optimizations that keep drivers behind the wheel and food on shelves. Here are a few common concerns that carriers have about accepting food freight.
- Delays deter drivers
- Frustrating facilities
- Specialized equipment and maintenance
- Claims are costly – and too common
- Federal regulations
- Driver-friendly freight is the secret ingredient
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