Long-Distance Freight Trucking in the US

Competition all the way

Although considered to be a relatively globalized industry, its mature nature ensures the domestic competition is kept fierce, ensuring some don't make it all the way. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find and retain qualified drivers, and their wages are certainly not treading the ground. This is being driven by a low concentrated environment and the low barriers associated with the industry. There are technology changes concerned with productivity and efficiency, but it is the increasing regulations on safety and the environment, that is costing a significant portion of the paving of this path.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing long-distance generalfreight trucking. General freight establishments handle a wide variety of commodities, generally palletized and transported in a container or van trailer. Long-distance general freight truckingestablishments usually provide trucking between metropolitan areas which may cross North American country borders. Included in this industry are establishments operating as truckload (TL) or less than truckload (LTL) carriers. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.