2023 was quite a ride for the trucking industry. We faced rising fuel prices, economic roller coasters, freight recessions, driver shortages, and a battle with inflation, which just wouldn't quit. It's been tough out there. As the founder of a startup with dispatch services in the U.S., I've got a front-row seat to the challenges facing our industry. My company aggregates over 100,000 loads daily, so I've seen firsthand how these trends are impacting carriers.
, I've got a front-row seat to the challenges facing our industry. My company aggregates over 100,000 loads daily, so I've seen firsthand how these trends are impacting carriers. My conclusion: To survive, a trucking company needs to know what’s coming, be flexible, and use modern tools. Here’s how to adapt to the trends that will shape the U.S. trucking industry. Use Data to Avoid Losses Use Data to Avoid Losses Everyone in the industry is feeling the squeeze.