Why this matters to buyers
Reduced flexibility in trailer capacity could lead to higher costs or logistical challenges for buyers relying on just-in-time or flexible freight arrangements.
Recommended buyer actions
- Evaluate current freight contracts for terms related to capacity flexibility.
- Consider longer-term capacity commitments or alternative logistics strategies.
Original source context
For the past several years, many fleets have viewed trailer capacity as a lever they could pull as conditions changed—adding units when freight improved and returning them when demand softened. According to Ed Behnen, Senior Vice President of Sales at Premier Trailer Leasing, that flexibility is becoming far less available. Behnen joined Malcolm Harris on […] The post Trailer Flexibility Is Disappearing Faster Than Fleets Realize appeared first on FreightWaves.
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