This year’s DOT week is from May 14-16th. For these three days the Department of Transportation (DOT) will be conducting increased safety stops on commercial vehicles. During this time, we can expect truck capacity to tighten and #freight rates to rise. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝘆 𝘂𝗽? To avoid the risk of being inspected, some drivers will opt not to drive. Those that do drive may be pulled off the road for safety violations and prohibited from returning until all violations are corrected. These two factors will dramatically reduce the volume of trucks on the road. 𝗧𝗼 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱. If you can be flexible, we suggest shipping before or after the DOT period. If you have something that must be delivered during this window, be sure to book transportation well in advance. We also recommend working with a logistics provider that either owns their trucks, has access to contract capacity, or can shift to alternate modes of transport when needed. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆. The best way to avoid disruptions during DOT week is to use a reputable provider that routinely maintains their equipment. Carriers with a good maintenance history and a focus on safety will mostly avoid service disruptions caused by safety violations. At BevSource, we work with vetted #logistics providers and not only help our clients navigate DOT week but find solutions to minimize #supplychain disruptions anytime they arise. #shipping #transportation #transport #beverageindustry #beverages #startup #entrepreneurs
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