Dairy processors seeking to transport products in the most effective manner are facing a bumpy road. Such factors as driver shortages, escalating fuel prices, and inconsistent schedules are making it difficult for operators to minimize transportation expenses while achieving optimal efficiencies.
“The truck driver shortage is creating unprecedented challenges across the transportation industry,” says Mike Medeiros, senior vice president, operations-dedicated contract carriage for Penske Logistics, a Reading, Pa.-based transportation management services provider that employs more than 11,300 truck drivers across North America.