If you were wondering why common carrier deliveries were being delayed a few business days recently, here are some likely reasons.

Our suggestion since this will likely last for at least a few weeks is to plan ahead and order a week prior.

Here are some likely reasons:

· Common Carriers are inundated with mass loads due to the country opening back up
· Produce is abundant because of the good crops this year and more people home longer
· Lack of qualified drivers due to retirement, ELD’s and pay scale
· Receivers are overwhelmed giving appointments 2-3 weeks out
· Trucker Hubs are at capacity
· Worst hit region so far appears to be North of North Carolina and West of Ohio
· Trucks are filling up faster. Loads are bigger now because of the state openings
· Lack of dock workers for receiving. Not only at the carrier hubs but for delivery docks
· Freight rates are continuing to rise because of the demand for drivers and the longer wait times at each stop due to reduced receiving staff.

If you would like more information or to find out how we can get you out of our docks faster, click here and drop us a line!