Trends in Transportation: Fall 2011

The two year economic turndown is still having effects in 2011. The Transportation industry is large, but never immune to waning consumer product demand. It’s now the 2011 holiday season, and Transportation company managers are going to need to come up with good strategies for 2012.

If you’re a transportation company manager, how should you strategize for this year? Will you have to pay much higher rates to get merchandise moved? Are your trucks reliable? Are you tightening or loosening your requirements for qualified drivers? How will CSA 2011 affect 2012? Are you curious about what your professional peers are doing for their businesses?

A survey put out by the Commercial Carrier Journal this summer featured answers from managers of 41 commercial carriers on various topics. What are the conclusions?

Are trucking business levels better this month compared to the same month last year?

What specific strategic plans do you have for your transportation company?

What are the top issues that drive your strategic plans for 2011/2012?

Do you manage a trucking / transportation company? What drives you strategic business initiatives? CDL Life wants to know!

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