Choose Your Starting Point
Private fleet? Outsourced provider? Or no dedicated fleet at all? Select the option that best describes your operation.
How do you currently manage your transportation fleet?
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We operate a private fleet
We outsource to a dedicated/managed provider
We rely on common carriers / brokers (no dedicated fleet)
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How Healthy Is Your Private Fleet?
Take a closer look at recruiting, liability, equipment, and cost control.
Do you find driver recruiting/retention to be a challenge?
Not at all – strong recruiting/retention
Sometimes – manageable but inconsistent
Often – recurring issue
Constantly – top challenge
How confident are you in managing liability, insurance, and compliance in-house?
Very confident – strong compliance team
Somewhat confident – compliant but requires effort
Not confident – frequent pain point
What is the average age of your tractors/trailers?
Less than 3 years
3–5 years
6–10 years
More than 10 years
Not sure / don’t track closely
How predictable are your fleet costs (insurance, maintenance, equipment)?
Very predictable – few surprises
Somewhat predictable – occasional spikes
Unpredictable – rising/volatile
How easily can you flex capacity during peak season?
Very easily – no issue
Somewhat easily – requires planning/effort
Not easily – real strain on fleet
Not at all – can’t meet demand
Private Fleet Score
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Outsourced Fleet Check-Up
How well is your current provider supporting your business?
How satisfied are you with your provider’s driver retention and service consistency?
Very satisfied – drivers are stable and reliable
Somewhat satisfied – usually consistent but some turnover
Dissatisfied – frequent turnover or inconsistent service
Does your current agreement allow flexibility and scalability as your needs change?
Yes – highly flexible and scalable
Somewhat – flexible but requires renegotiation or extra costs
No – rigid contract with limited scalability
How transparent are your provider’s costs and pricing model?
Very transparent – full visibility, no hidden margins
Somewhat transparent – some costs unclear
Not transparent – hard to understand or unpredictable costs
Does your provider actively reduce empty miles or share backhaul revenue with you?
Yes – backhaul opportunities are captured and shared
Sometimes – occasional cost offsets but inconsistent
No – little to no backhaul optimization
How well is your fleet integrated with your broader supply chain (LTL, TL, warehousing, etc.)?
Very well – seamlessly integrated across services
Somewhat – integrated in certain areas, gaps remain
Not well – siloed, little integration with other modes
Outsourced Fleet Score
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Is It Time to Consider Dedicated?
See if relying on transactional carriers is holding you back.
Do you face empty miles or rising transportation costs with your current carriers?
No – costs are steady and lanes run efficiently
Sometimes – occasional cost swings or inefficiencies
Yes – rising costs or frequent empty miles
How predictable are your overall transportation costs month to month?
Very predictable – stable costs
Somewhat predictable – occasional fluctuations
Unpredictable – frequent volatility
Do you experience inconsistent service performance across locations or vendors?
Rarely – service is consistently reliable
Sometimes – issues arise but manageable
Often – inconsistent service is a recurring challenge
How well do you handle seasonal volume spikes today?
Very well – no major issues during peaks
Somewhat well – peaks require extra effort/cost
Poorly – peaks put significant strain on operations
Do you have end-to-end visibility from port/vendor through to delivery?
Yes – full visibility across inbound and outbound
Partial – visibility into some stages but gaps remain
No – limited or no visibility across the supply chain
Considering Dedicated Fleet Score
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