What is the cost of an empty truck? [Info Sheet]

January 6, 2021

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According to our 2020 State of Trucking survey, 64% of those surveyed said they have had trucks sit for more than a day due to not having enough drivers. The cost of having a truck sit empty is high. And it can quickly impact an operation’s bottom line.

Not sure how much empty trucks cost your business? Find out now.

If you’re struggling to find qualified drivers, Centerline can help. Our average time to hire
is five times faster than the industry average, meaning less disruptions to your
day-to-day operations.

Talk to our team about your driver needs today.

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