More than 40% of small carriers report lower profitability
Many small carriers still struggle to absorb higher fuel and labor costs after strengthening compliance.
Key points
- The survey covered 322 owners of small and midsize carriers
- 42.2% reported lower profitability than before compliance changes
- 75.0% of those affected cited higher fuel costs
Background and focus
The survey shows that tighter working-time and safety controls do not automatically translate into rates that cover rising costs.
What it means for logistics teams
Carriers need job-level records for mileage, duty time, ancillary work and fuel, with regular comparisons between quoted conditions and actual results.
Practical checklist
- Record conditions and actual results against the same job
- Separate waiting, handling and breaks from driving time
- Retain reasons for changes and communication history
- Recheck the original publisher for updates
This TORAX editorial note summarizes publicly available reporting. Refer to the original publisher for facts and the latest information.
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