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People around the globe — from government leaders to everyday consumers — have become increasingly aware of the negative impacts of climate change over the past several years. This growing awareness has created consumer concern and sparked a wave of eco-conscious regulation, prompting shippers to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint.
When shippers decide to clean up their supply chains, they should consider starting with their transportation strategies. Most shippers will find that their current methods are responsible for a slew of unnecessary carbon emissions, and a lot of wasted cash.
Many shippers send shipments out as soon as they are ready — even if that means paying for a trailer that is only partially loaded. This results in a large number of partially loaded trucks moving down the highway, and it leaves the shipper paying to transport air.
“Many people are unaware that the carriers delivering our goods actually travel with significant empty space in their trailers a substantial portion of the time, “Why do trucks burn tons of diesel just to run half-empty? Because companies face significant pressure to ship goods on time and damage-free — regardless of whether they can fill a trailer to its intended capacity. It’s not that uncommon for one shipper to reserve an entire 53-foot trailer — burning hundreds of gallons of diesel — to haul goods that take up a small fraction of that space.”
Fortunately, there is a solution to this problem that allows shippers to save time and reduce their carbon emissions without sacrificing profit.
