The 2024 Shell Fleet Solutions survey highlights total cost of ownership, safety, and efficiency as major concerns for the trucking industry, with a significant focus on sustainability and the adoption of electric vehicles. Economic and political factors, including supply chain disruptions and inflation, continue to affect fleet operations. PRIMO’s integration of advanced freight management solutions directly addresses the industry’s need for streamlined operations and cost-efficiency, mitigating the volatility in trucking costs and simplifying partner vetting for shippers.

• Top Concern: The trucking industry identified total cost of ownership as the primary concern for 2024, with 89% of respondents highlighting it.
• Sustainability Goals: 65% of respondents noted achieving fleet sustainability goals as a key priority, with many planning to invest in electric vehicles.
• Economic Factors: Over 71% of respondents cited economic and political factors, such as supply chain disruptions and inflation, as top concerns.
• Collaboration Needs: More than a third of fleet managers expressed the need for external support and advice in transitioning to new technologies and vehicle types.

Reference: ttnews.com