What we continue to learn is that capacity constraints can’t always be directed at truck power. It’s the most visible part of the supply chain, being the “final mile,” but the ports, rail ramps, and equipment providers (including chassis) all have a direct impact on truck capacity. If any one of those stages experiences disruption — and they will — it will be felt on the final mile.
We can all agree that there will always be interruption in supply chain when it comes to capacity. How quick the response will be a determining factor for the success of the shipper. What shippers are continuing to seek and demand is real-time visibility in their loads so decisions can be made upstream — this leads to having contingency plans in place for when the “what if” happens. You are seeing more discussions around contracts not only for power, but storage and equipment.