The trucking industry keeps our society running and has been called by many the “lifeblood of our economy.” This industry is what facilities nationwide delivery of food, medicine, clothes, and many other consumer goods and products. They provide a much necessary service for the entirety of the States and support a substantial amount of the United States workforce and revenue.
So, what is the future for the trucking industry?
Driver Shortage
Driver shortages are nothing new to the trucking industry; however, due to this shortage, freight costs have been rising. The rising freight cost has been causing a national rise in food prices and will continue to rise until this shortage of qualified drivers is resolved.
It is important to treat drivers well to help remedy this shortage of drivers! Here at Fremont Contract Carries, we pride ourselves on taking care of our drivers and prioritizing them and their families.
Health and Wellness
The health and wellness of truck drivers are becoming a big part of the trucking industry. The trucking lifestyle is a sedentary lifestyle that can cause health issues, with a common one being weight gain. Many trucking companies have begun to pay attention to this, and are working towards the health and wellness of their drivers and working towards helping them have better physical and mental health.
Fremont Contract Carriers provides all their drivers with access to Rolling Strong, a health and wellness app that is made for truck drivers.
Female Drivers
The trucking industry has long been a male-dominated industry, but women are pushing into the field. With some changing family dynamics and even couples who work together, there are more women drivers on the road than ever before. Women have many strengths that help them succeed in a male-dominated industry.
Technology
With increasing leaps in technology, many trucking companies will begin to adopt these new technologies into the industry. From electric trucking vehicles to automated trucking, these will begin to become more widespread in the future.
But, this could negatively impact the drivers currently in the industry, as not all of them will be comfortable with these new technologies causing industry shifts. These advances will never replace the human truck driver.
Closing
The future of trucking is bright! There will never be a time when there is a shortage of work for those who are members of the trucking industry. Every single job is important!
Here at Fremont Contract Carriers, we greatly appreciate our drivers and look forward to a future with them! Consider making FCC your future today!