5 Advantages of Private Carriers
A more personal touch is what creates more profit for all.
In relativity all carriers are indeed private carriers however, this article is explaining the more personal touch of smaller for profit transportation companies and their ability to adjust to the exact needs of a customer. Doing business with the locally owned business whether it is a transportation company or a local coffee brand the building of relationships is always exponentially increased due the need of both parties mutually beneficial relationship. Here are some other reasons why smaller private carriers not only could save you money, but valuable time.
1. Safety
Safety is one of the most imperative elements of the trucking industry from all perspectives. Private carriers have the ability to implement more effective safety protocols to prevent accidents that affect the carrier and the cargo. Dispatch takes the time to execute check calls to ensure that all drivers are at peak performance and is capable of taking the appropriate safety measures if any drivers express an issue. This is opposed to a larger carrier that may not take the time to review the wellbeing of their drivers.
Driver inspections are also a partition of safety protocols that can be more closely monitored for issues beforehand. Each driver is required to submit extensively detailed photos during the inspection from the full body of the truck down to the brakes. This reduces the possibility of an accident or mechanical issues before the driver even departs for their route.
2. Individual attention
When a shipper or receiver chooses to use a larger corporation carrier they may struggle to obtain information about their cargo. It may take multiple employees or an extended amount of time to receive an exact location or accurate estimated time of arrival.
Private Carriers add a more personal touch, dispatch is aware of the status of all loads currently in route and have the ability to provide this information with customers in a more timely manner. This imperative quality that is more easily achieved in a small company builds trust and loyalty with customers and assists in establishing a pristine reputation throughout the industry.
3. Reduce Empty Miles
The most wasteful concept in the trucking industry is deadheading and should be reduced at all times. Luckily, small carriers can invest the time and resources to successfully fill drivers’ backhaul, reducing the amount of empty miles that very can greatly increase profit for a small company. The professional relationships that are built with brokers will increase the probability and ease of booking a returning load for your drivers.
4. Quick Resolutions
Private carriers care about any freight they haul especially over long periods of time. Business is all about building professional relationships and this can fly past larger corporation carriers. Whenever you have an issue regarding your supply chain it should be handled immediately with the highest chain of command. Private carriers give companies this ability in order to increase efficiency exponentially.
5. Easier Freight Adjustments
Private carriers care about your business as a shipper. If there is an urgent shipment that must be recovered then it is more likely your private carrier will choose to prioritize your request when comparing to a larger corporation carrier. At AJG we continue to treat each customer as a first priority and never take on more freight than we can handle with expedited efficiency. This is what separates AJG from larger corporation carriers.
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