Dedicated Fleet
A transportation arrangement where a carrier assigns specific trucks and drivers exclusively to a single shipper's freight. Dedicated fleets provide consistent capacity, predictable costs, trained drivers familiar with the shipper's facilities, and branded trucks if desired. This model is ideal for shippers with steady, predictable freight volumes who need reliable daily or weekly service. Costs are typically structured as a fixed weekly or monthly charge plus a per-mile rate.
Detailed Explanation
A transportation arrangement where a carrier assigns specific trucks and drivers exclusively to a single shipper's freight. Dedicated fleets provide consistent capacity, predictable costs, trained drivers familiar with the shipper's facilities, and branded trucks if desired. This model is ideal for shippers with steady, predictable freight volumes who need reliable daily or weekly service. Costs are typically structured as a fixed weekly or monthly charge plus a per-mile rate.
Example
A national beverage company contracts a dedicated fleet of 25 trucks that run exclusively between their 3 production plants and 8 distribution centers, providing guaranteed daily capacity and drivers trained in their product handling procedures.
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