The Empty Trailers of the Freight Industry The freight industry has a long standing problem: trailers sitting idle for 30 40% of their lifespan.
This figure is staggering, and it highlights the industry's failure to optimize one of its most critical assets. It's not just about lost revenue; the issue has broader implications for supply chain efficiency.
Large carriers typically run trailer to truck ratios of 2. 5 to 3 to 1, which means that for every truck, multiple trailers are underutilized or left idle.