What is equipment hauling like in 2024
Hauling equipment is a set of tools used to transport materials like dirt, construction supplies, and drilling equipment.. Some examples of hauling equipment are:
- Construction equipment
- Dump trucks
- Flatbed trucks
- Tractors
- Trucks
- Cranes
- Farm equipment
The best kind of equipment for moving things around depends on what you’re doing and what you’re moving. For example, big trucks can be used to carry things to and from a building site.
Despite the significant changes in the equipment hauling industry over the past few years, it has shown remarkable resilience. The fluctuation in equipment hauling, driven by the construction of numerous homes, has been a key factor. While many clients and businesses were used to lower prices, the industry has stressed over the increased costs of diesel, insurance, and permits, resulting in a twenty percent price hike.
What can you expect when you need a quote for shipping heavy equipment?
Today, everyone searches online. There are many companies to choose from, most brokers because drivers are too busy driving to get all the basic information. Always do your research to get two or three quotes, and keep in mind if it’s too good to be true, then it is; don’t be fooled by the lowball quotes.
Why is there a shortage of drivers? The reason is that who wants to be on the road in 2024?
Everyone wants to work from home; honestly, drivers don’t make that much money. With the cost of tires, insurance, trucks breaking down, and many foreigners taking loads for a lower price per mile, the logistics industry is in a downward spiral.
Compare the years:
Price of diesel gas in 2019 compared to 2024: In 2019, the price of diesel gas was 3.55 per gallon on average, and it is currently $3.70 on average and up to five dollars in some states.
How many people work from home?
In 2019, only 7% of the United States worked from home. Today, in 2024, 54% of people in the USA work a hybrid model. So, imagine trying to find drivers who are on the road and gone for weeks and months at a time.
What can you do to not get scammed?
Make sure to do your research and check the company’s MC number and Google reviews, never think that a large piece of machinery is going to cost less than what you can do it. Also, it’s worth sometimes paying a little more than other companies to get better services.
