Truck-as-a-Service Global Market Report 2024

The truck-as-a-service market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $27.69 billion in 2023 to $34.77 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.6%. The expansion observed in the past can be credited to advancements in logistics and supply chain streamlining, achieving cost-effectiveness and scalability, innovations in last-mile delivery solutions, the burgeoning e-commerce sector, and increased adaptability in managing fleets.

The truck-as-a-service market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $82.17 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.0%. The projected growth in the upcoming period is linked to the increasing need for sustainable transportation, the expansion of globalization and trade, urbanization trends alongside smart city initiatives, the amplified outsourcing of logistics functions, and the ever-evolving regulatory landscape. Key trends anticipated in this forecast period encompass the adoption of on-demand trucking platforms, strategic partnerships with e-commerce and retail entities, integration of advanced safety measures, the customization and personalized tailoring of trucking services, and a focus on adaptable and scalable solutions.

The growth of the truck-as-a-service market is expected to be propelled by increased demand from the automotive industry. This industry encompasses various entities engaged in the creation, production, and sale of automobiles. Truck-as-a-service offers freight transportation services using insulated trucks. A report by Zippia Inc. highlighted the robust sales figures in the automotive sector, with the US witnessing the sale of 15 million cars and light trucks in 2021, marking an increase from the 14 million units sold in the previous year. Hence, the rising demand from the global automotive industry drives the truck-as-a-service market.

Anticipated growth in the truck-as-a-service market is attributed to increasing driver shortages. This scenario refers to inadequate availability of qualified drivers, particularly in transportation and logistics sectors. Truck-as-a-service presents a solution by providing access to professional drivers as part of the service, addressing recruitment and retention challenges. As reported by the American Trucking Associations, Europe witnessed a 42% surge in driver shortages from 2020 to 2021, resulting in significant unfilled positions across various countries. This shortage trend is driving the adoption of truck-as-a-service solutions to mitigate operational disruptions.

Quantron, a Germany-based provider of commercial vehicle electrification services, introduced the Qargo 4 EV in April 2022. This electric truck, designed for last-mile urban distribution, features a 3,300-millimeter wheelbase, a 4,500-kilogram gross vehicle weight, and a payload of 1,600 kg. Despite a manufacturer-tested range of 230 km, it's capable of traveling up to 350 km, emphasizing efficiency in its truck-as-a-service business model.

Major companies are focusing on innovative solutions such as usage-based truck leasing options. These flexible leasing arrangements determine lease costs based on actual vehicle usage or mileage rather than fixed monthly rates. Mack Trucks, Inc., a US-based truck manufacturing company, introduced the ‘ElectriFi Subscription Program’ in December 2023 for its MD Electric medium-duty truck. This program offers customers the flexibility to pay based on their monthly mileage, adopting a pay-as-you-go approach with subscription durations ranging from three to six years. Customers are given the choice to renew, acquire the truck, or conclude the contract at the subscription term's end, with fees tiered based on a minimum monthly mileage of 1,700 miles.

In September 2022, DB Schenker, a Germany-based logistics service provider, successfully acquired USA Truck. The acquisition, the financial details of which were not disclosed, is set to amplify DB Schenker's North American operations. This move extends DB Schenker's geographical reach and market influence in the region. USA Truck, a US-based haul trucking, logistics, and supply chain provider, now becomes a part of DB Schenker's expanding network.

Major companies operating in the truck-as-a-service market report are Volkswagen AG, Daimler Truck AG, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., MAN Truck & Bus SE, Ryder System, Inc., Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., XPO Logistics, Inc., Landstar System, Inc., Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., Schneider National, Inc., Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., ArcBest Corporation, YRC Worldwide Inc., Trimble Inc., Werner Enterprises, Inc., J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., NFI Industries Inc., Saia, Inc., Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., Marten Transport, Ltd., Covenant Logistics Group, Inc., Celadon Group, Inc., Heartland Express, Inc., USA Truck, Inc., Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc., Road One, Inc., P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc., Fleet Complete, Estes Express Lines, Fleet Advantage LLC., A. Duie Pyle, AAA Cooper Transportation, Central Freight Lines Inc., Dayton Freight Lines Inc., New England Motor Freight, Inc., Oak Harbor Freight Lines Inc., Pitt Ohio Express, LLC, USF Reddaway Inc., Ruan Transportation Management Systems, Southeastern Freight Lines.

North America was the largest region in the truck-as-a-service market in 2023. The regions covered in the truck-as-a-service market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the truck-as-a-service market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Truck-as-a-Service primarily offers services such as digital freight brokerage, telematics, data analytics, and truck platooning. Digital freight brokerages are online platforms facilitating communication between shipping businesses and truck drivers via digital apps. These services find application across various sectors including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, fast-moving consumer goods, and food and beverages.

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The truck-as-a-service market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as partial truckload service, full truckload service, flatbed trucking service, refrigerated trucks or reefer trucks service, intermodal freight shipping, expedited trucking service, and white glove service. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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