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Safety-driven cultures protect drivers, employees, public motorists, and overall freight commodities. Using a safety focused transportation service grounded in well-being and risk management can deliver incentives and wide-ranging benefits. A safety- first strategy ensures a strong industry reputation, reduces legal and financial liabilities, eliminates OPEX in driver recruiting-training-retention, and can help manage rising insurance rates.

a href=”https://supplychaingamechanger.com/safety-in-your-supply-chain-is-crucial/”>Safety has a direct impact on a shippers’ supply chain, business operations and costs. While some may rank safety behind revenue and expenses, those that prioritize safety show positive impacts and results. Organizations that have high safety standards, understand the impacts safety has on revenue and costs. They prioritize safety across operations and all aspects of the organization. Hours of service compliance for drivers, hazmat paperwork compliance, securing permits, equipment checks and reviews are just a few areas that concern safety in transportation management.

The freight market, which experienced a dramatic surge in demand and prices during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been in a deep recession for the past two years and expected to turn. Capacity has been abundant, driving down shipping costs and forcing many carriers to downsize or close. While the high cost of shipping during the pandemic has eased, the industry faces a mixed bag of challenges and benefits. Freight theft has become increasingly sophisticated, adding another layer of complexity for shippers. Additionally, high driver turnover persists, and sustainability initiatives are more critical than ever, driven by urgent calls to combat climate change.

The challenges in freight trucking are only going to increase as supply chains become more complex and external factors add new challenges and unpredictability. A dedicated carrier can help businesses bridge the limitations of both private fleets and FTL carriers in a way that provides peace of mind, alleviates cost unpredictability and allows businesses to focus on their core operations.