Throughout the past year, Bulk Logistics Trends and Bulk Transporter ran regular updates on increasingly tight capacity in the tank truck industry and trucking as a whole. Some of the latest reports indicated that capacity was maxed out. Carriers reported that they were turning down some loads.
Stories on the capacity issue include:
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for December rebounds, reflecting maxed-out capacity
ATA Truck Tonnage Index grows 2.2% in April
Huntsman Carrier Alliance Conference examines what it takes to be chemical shipper of choice