4 Most Overlooked Items When Preparing For The Holiday Season
As summer ends, the retail industry is starting to ramp up for the holiday season. More loads will become available, which most carriers will take advantage of in the hope to increase revenue.
But when your deep in the throes of the holiday season, it can become challenging to keep up with all that is needed to successfully run your fleet - like financial management, accurately tracking miles & fuel receipts, DOT compliance maintenance, and more.
As carriers gear up their fleets for the holiday season, several essential elements and resources to support increased load volumes tend to be overlooked. In the following section, we've compiled a list of the four essential, yet commonly neglected, items to consider when preparing fleet for the holiday season:
- Increased In Operational Expenses
During the holidays, increased time on the road and traffic will result in higher fuel costs. Having the necessary funds on hand to cover these expenses is essential to avoid missing opportunities due to financial constraints. Freight factoring provides your business with access to unlimited cash flow, helping support your fleet’s increased activity during the holiday season.
- Inclement Weather
Holiday season means inclement weather, which also means an increased risk in equipment damage. Taking simple precautions, such as avoiding downgrades in mountainous regions, can significantly reduce wear and tear on your truck. Additionally, make sure you have emergency blankets, flashlights, and a first aid kit stored in your cab for unexpected situations.
- Upcoming IFTA Deadline
Amidst the holiday season hustle and bustle, you might not have the chance to effectively organize your mileage logs and fuel receipts. Although this won't pose immediate disruptions to your holiday operations, it will catch up with you when your next IFTA deadline approaches on January 31st! Using an IFTA filing service makes managing your IFTA processes easy and prevents future stress and headaches when preparing for the next filing deadline.
- Required Carrier Files
The last thing you want during the holiday season is to have one of your drivers put out of service due to compliance violations. To prevent this from occurring, we double-check all the required carrier files for our customers to make sure they're correct and current. This gives our customers the peace of mind needed to confidently increase their fleet’s productivity.
Get Ready Now
While the holiday season is upon us, there is still time to get prepared. Our team will provide their expert guidance to ensure your fleet has all the necessary resources to support your operations this holiday season!
