The next few years present a strong window for new entrants and growing fleets — but only for those who build their businesses correctly from the start.
This is why now is the right time to start or scale your trucking company.
1.
Rising Demand for Carriers
Freight movement is growing across multiple sectors:
● E-commerce
● Grocery and essential goods
● Pharmaceuticals
● Construction materials
● Regional and last-mile distribution
Shippers and brokers need more reliable carriers, creating opportunity for new and expanding fleets.
2.
A Trillion-Dollar Industry Growing Even Bigger
The U.S. trucking industry moves over 72% of national freight and generates nearly $1 trillion annually.
Forecasts show revenue climbing above $1.3 trillion over the next few years.
Carriers that establish structure now are best positioned to benefit from this growth.
3.
Carriers With Strong Systems Win
Industry data shows that companies with:
● Professional dispatch
● Structured operations
● Clean compliance
● Strong safety management
● Stable cash flow
consistently earn higher revenue per truck and grow faster with fewer risks.
This is why PlayFord’s multi-department support system is so valuable — it gives you those systems from day one.
4.
Avoid the Failure Gap
Nearly 80% of new carriers fail in their first 12–18 months due to:
● Compliance gaps
● Operational inefficiencies
● Cash-flow issues
● Inexperienced decision-making
● Lack of structure
Starting with a strong framework dramatically increases your success rate.
5.
Regulations Are Getting Stricter
FMCSA enforcement continues to tighten:
● More safety audits
● Higher insurance requirements
● Strict new-entrant monitoring
● Increased focus on CSA scores
Carriers that build compliance correctly from the start avoid costly violations and operational disruptions.
PlayFord Has Proven Results
More than 250+ trucking companies have partnered with PlayFord — including:
● 150+ startups taken from formation to stable operations
● 100+ established carriers supported through multi-department management
This shows that structured support works — and that taking action now produces real results