Looking Back and Forward: 2022 and 2023 Trucking Trends

As 2022 comes to a close and with a new year upon us, we wanted to take a moment to look back on 2022 trucking trends while also looking ahead to 2023. 

In 2022, the transportation industry focused on some familiar topics. Trends included: 

Rising Fuel Costs 
ATRI’s 2022 Operational Costs of Trucking found a year-over-year increase in the fuel cost per mile of over 35% in 2022. Fuel is often the second-largest expense behind labor for fleet owners. Here are some tips for optimizing your fleet’s fuel consumption to protect your bottom line:  

• Reduce engine idling 
• Monitor driver behavior with telematics 
• Implement a safety incentive program 
• Prioritize vehicle maintenance 
• Check tire pressure regularly 
• Encourage driving during off-peak hours 
• Reduce unnecessary weight 

Driver Shortage and Compensation 
According to the American Trucking Associations, the industry’s current shortage of over 80,000 truck drivers could grow to over 160,000 by 2030. Additionally, while compensation is not the only factor drivers consider when looking to join the industry or change employers, it does remain an important consideration. Here are a few tips for evaluating retention and recruitment efforts: 

• Offer competitive pay 
• Provide a clear job description 
• Consider the driver-manager relationship 
• Reduce driver downtime 
• Improve parking efficiency 

Looking ahead to 2023, the trucking industry will likely see a continuation of trends from 2022. A change in consumer spending habits could impact all industries in the upcoming year. Here are some trends to watch for in 2023: 

Unsteady Freight Economy  
Experts are predicting a sluggish freight market going into 2023. The two most significant factors include reduced imports and consumer spending habits. Consumers are spending more on services rather than goods.  

Improvement Of Technology 
Technology will remain top of mind for the transportation industry in 2023. New advancements are being made available to companies of all sizes, allowing them to streamline processes and improve their bottom lines. Technology can also assist organizations with improving driver safety, extending the longevity of parts and tracking safety data.  

TVC Pro-Driver is here to help put money back in your pocket in 2023. We offer a variety of services that will save you both time and money. Take advantage of savings on:  

• Safety Training. TVC Pro-Driver has partnered with industry leader SambaSafety to connect our members with video safety training. Through TVC Pro-Driver, members can receive discounts on safety training unavailable to the public. Protect your company and lower your risk with video safety training via SambaSafety. 

It’s exciting to think what trucking trends will come in the future. Interested in learning more? Current members can contact their fleet support managers, and prospective members can reach out to us at sales@prodriver.com or call (844) 939-2823. 

• Event Recorders. Pro-Drivers have access to discounts on dashboard cameras via EROAD, a leading global transportation technology services company. EROAD can assist with maximizing safety, performance and compliance via dashboard cameras and fleet telematics. The EROAD Clarity Dashcam can provide TVC Pro-Driver members with an easy, reliable, dual-facing dashcam solution, GPS tracking and fleet management platform.  

• Safety Training. TVC Pro-Driver has partnered with industry leader SambaSafety to connect our members with video safety training. Through TVC Pro-Driver, members can receive discounts on safety training unavailable to the public. Protect your company and lower your risk with video safety training via SambaSafety. 

It’s exciting to think what trucking trends will come in the future. Interested in learning more? Current members can contact their fleet support managers, and prospective members can reach out to us at sales@prodriver.com or call (844) 939-2823. 

• Risk Assessment Services. Pro-Drivers have access to discounted services from Bluewire thanks to our industry partnership. Bluewire uses data analysis and software to help protect fleets’ reputations and avoid nuclear verdicts. TVC Pro-Driver members can take advantage of Bluewire’s unique abilities, including monitoring for vulnerabilities, recommending corrections and proactively developing a narrative that strategically defends your company’s reputation.  

• Event Recorders. Pro-Drivers have access to discounts on dashboard cameras via EROAD, a leading global transportation technology services company. EROAD can assist with maximizing safety, performance and compliance via dashboard cameras and fleet telematics. The EROAD Clarity Dashcam can provide TVC Pro-Driver members with an easy, reliable, dual-facing dashcam solution, GPS tracking and fleet management platform.  

• Safety Training. TVC Pro-Driver has partnered with industry leader SambaSafety to connect our members with video safety training. Through TVC Pro-Driver, members can receive discounts on safety training unavailable to the public. Protect your company and lower your risk with video safety training via SambaSafety. 

It’s exciting to think what trucking trends will come in the future. Interested in learning more? Current members can contact their fleet support managers, and prospective members can reach out to us at sales@prodriver.com or call (844) 939-2823. 

• Event Recorders. Pro-Drivers have access to discounts on dashboard cameras via EROAD, a leading global transportation technology services company. EROAD can assist with maximizing safety, performance and compliance via dashboard cameras and fleet telematics. The EROAD Clarity Dashcam can provide TVC Pro-Driver members with an easy, reliable, dual-facing dashcam solution, GPS tracking and fleet management platform.  

• Safety Training. TVC Pro-Driver has partnered with industry leader SambaSafety to connect our members with video safety training. Through TVC Pro-Driver, members can receive discounts on safety training unavailable to the public. Protect your company and lower your risk with video safety training via SambaSafety. 

It’s exciting to think what trucking trends will come in the future. Interested in learning more? Current members can contact their fleet support managers, and prospective members can reach out to us at sales@prodriver.com or call (844) 939-2823. 

• Risk Assessment Services. Pro-Drivers have access to discounted services from Bluewire thanks to our industry partnership. Bluewire uses data analysis and software to help protect fleets’ reputations and avoid nuclear verdicts. TVC Pro-Driver members can take advantage of Bluewire’s unique abilities, including monitoring for vulnerabilities, recommending corrections and proactively developing a narrative that strategically defends your company’s reputation.  

• Event Recorders. Pro-Drivers have access to discounts on dashboard cameras via EROAD, a leading global transportation technology services company. EROAD can assist with maximizing safety, performance and compliance via dashboard cameras and fleet telematics. The EROAD Clarity Dashcam can provide TVC Pro-Driver members with an easy, reliable, dual-facing dashcam solution, GPS tracking and fleet management platform.  

• Safety Training. TVC Pro-Driver has partnered with industry leader SambaSafety to connect our members with video safety training. Through TVC Pro-Driver, members can receive discounts on safety training unavailable to the public. Protect your company and lower your risk with video safety training via SambaSafety. 

It’s exciting to think what trucking trends will come in the future. Interested in learning more? Current members can contact their fleet support managers, and prospective members can reach out to us at sales@prodriver.com or call (844) 939-2823.