DCC Helps Mitigate Strains in Shipping Networks
Penske Logistics' Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC) solutions enable shippers to guarantee space as well as rates
Fluctuations in freight demand and capacity as well as inflation and disruptions can lead to unpredictable rates and overall costs.
Outsourcing to a dedicated fleet can enable shippers to guarantee capacity and regain control over their transportation costs without the capital outlay and oversight that come with fleet ownership.
With a Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC) solution from Penske Logistics, shippers will also benefit from:
Increased Reliability: With dedicated contract carriage, shippers experience greater reliability over shipments, delivery times and capacity. Penske Logistics operates its own fleet in addition to contracting with thousands of carriers, ensuring shippers can secure on-highway transportation and take advantage of Penske’s resources with a single point of contact rather than patching together a solution that may include multiple contracts.
Holistic Solutions: Through its proprietary technology, called ClearChain®, Penske Logistics pulls together vast amounts of data into a single repository, making it easily accessible so users can evaluate the entire network to create efficiencies, uncover opportunities for savings and drive overall engineering. Plus, load planners use advanced algorithms to determine the optimal mode of transportation and can work with shippers and carriers to optimize shipments, reduce transportation costs, improve asset utilization and provide better service.
Trained Drivers: Driver hiring and retention continues to be a challenge with a continued shortage of drivers. With Penske Logistics, shippers don’t have to worry about hiring, training or retaining drivers. Penske has a centralized Driver Hiring Center to manage drivers’ recruitment, onboarding and support. Drivers are viewed as extensions of the customers’ brand, often delivering inside stores or making unattended deliveries within the facility. They are highly trained based on customer delivery specifications, requirements or specialized equipment.
Better Visibility: Penske's ClearChain technology can track every product for a shipper, providing real-time status updates on the status and cost of a load. Customers can log on to see their products' locations and receive alerts if any problems arise. Behind the scenes, Penske's associates are monitoring potential disruptions as well as the real-time status of loads. That insight lets associates and customers react quickly to any problem so they can take action.
Branding: Through Penske's Dedicated Contract Carriage, shippers can create their own fleet of branded trucks, which can increase brand recognition and improve marketing. Also, Penske utilizes new-model, fuel-efficient, well-maintained vehicles, which can enhance a company's image. Contact your local Penske representative for more information.
