Seasonal Call Volume Guide for Trucking Companies
Did you know that 67% of shippers will move to the next carrier on their list if you don't answer within three rings? In the high-stakes world of logistics, a single missed call for a long-haul route can cost your trucking company upwards of $5,000 in immediate revenue.
The typical loss when a dispatcher is too busy to answer an urgent, last-minute delivery request.
Call volume typically spikes between October and December due to retail inventory restocking and holiday freight.
The percentage of shippers and brokers looking for capacity outside of standard 9-to-5 business hours.
The maximum time a broker will wait on hold before hanging up and calling a competing carrier.
The amount of time dispatchers waste on telemarketers instead of booking profitable loads.