Trailer Pick & Drop

With the latest hours of service regulations, carriers try to optimize their route time and are as efficient as possible. Drivers often waste time at facilities or other destinations waiting for the freight to be loaded or unloaded. In some cases, this may take up to a few hours and is certainly not an efficient use of time. Shippers and carriers seek ways to reduce waste time and increase productivity, and one of the ways to do so is a drop trailer program.

What Are the Benefits of A Drop Trailer?

Using a program can be beneficial for both shippers and carriers. Here are some key advantages to considering a drop trailer program:

Benefits For Shippers

• Opportunity to load the trailer at their own convenience. This allows for a smooth and convenient process when loading and unloading goods. Shippers working at their convenience also enable them to work manageable hours.
• No overpaying for the time drivers stay with your freight. Any overpaying that comes with a drop trailer gets delivered to the drivers, not your shipment.
• If the freight arrives at your facility, you can re-pack it accordingly. You can pack it in the way you see fit for your cargo and have everything the way you like before sending it off again.
• A smoother, efficient supply chain. A drop trailer allows you to have control over the process. Having your own authority means being as efficient as possible with your freight and shipping.

Benefits For Carriers

• Helps drivers to comply with hours of service regulations. These regulations are the maximum amount of time drivers can be on duty. Regulations include driving times and the number and length of rest periods, so drivers are safe on the road.
• Drivers don’t waste time waiting for loading and unloading. This relates to working at your own convenience so you can do everything on your own time. Also, the drop trailer is parked right where you need to load and unload your items quickly.
• Gives carriers more consistent and sufficient routes. When you control your drop trailer process, you’ll choose the best roads for your freight and get it to its destination efficiently.

A drop trailer program is an excellent way to reshape your supply chain and can certainly offer many benefits to carriers. However, it is not suitable for every shipment. Depending on the freight type, trailer, destination, and time limits, the use, and benefits of this program can differ.