Flights are getting cut — and that could mean more work (and chaos) for truckers. 🚚✈️
The U.S. is trimming flight capacity by about 10% at 40 busy markets because of a rise in air traffic controller absences. That’s not just bad news for folks trying to catch a plane — it can ripple straight into the freight world.
Here’s how it hits us on the road:
- 📈 More freight moving by truck: Time-sensitive cargo that used to fly could shift to trucking, especially on coast-to-coast and big metro lanes.
- 💸 Possible rate bumps for expedited lanes: Expect more demand (and better pay) for last‑minute, expedited loads and airport-to-distribution runs.
- ⏱️ Short‑notice pickups and tighter windows: Air cargo delays mean shippers will ask for fast turnarounds. Keep your schedule flexible.
- 🅿️ More congestion at airport freight hubs: Longer wait times at docks and staging areas near airports — plan for delays and extra idling.
- 🛬 Personal travel headaches: If you fly home between runs, expect more cancellations and reroutes. Have backup plans.
Quick tips to make the most of it:
- 🧭 Talk to dispatch — ask about city-to-city lanes that might see spikes and look for expedited runs.
- 🔒 Secure your paperwork and pallets — shippers will want fast, clean pickups to keep things moving.
- 🛠️ Keep gear ready — be prepped for extra stops, longer waits, and heavier urban traffic near airports.
- 💬 Stay plugged into broker/load boards — opportunities pop up fast when air capacity falters.
Bottom line: slower skies could mean more freight on the highways — and pockets to fill. Be ready, and make the extra demand work for you. ✅
Share your take — seen more air-to-road loads in your lanes lately?
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