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United Pipe’s Fleet of Trucks Delivers in Tight Freight Market

In an article from The Wall Street Journal, Get in Line: Backlog for Big Rigs Stretches to 2019, you can read more about why with freight demand red-hot, truck manufacturers expect to break records for orders this year, and deliveries will reach deep into next year.

We’ve covered the tight freight market before, and you can see our previous blog about how new Department of Transportation Electronic Logging requirements have reduced the number of hours drivers can work, and why this new policy resulted in a wave of driver retirements without new drivers to replace them. In short, with a smaller driver workforce and less hours on the road for active drivers, many orders are going undelivered due to the lack of driver availability.

While the article states that record numbers of trucks are being ordered, they are months and years away from being delivered to drivers and fleets. From the article:

“There’s basically a shortage of trucks right now because of supply-chain issues… Manufacturers can’t build trucks fast enough because their suppliers can’t keep up.”

United Pipe maintains a reliable fleet of trucks and a team of professional drivers at each of our 12 distribution centers across the US. We are constantly updating our fleet with new trucks, like the 2019 Freightliner Cascadia pictured above at our Easton, PA distribution center. Wholesalers can rely on us for weekly scheduled deliveries of pipe products that their customers need, and even work with our team to schedule drops at jobsites. Our drivers deliver on our trucks, and even help to hand-unload your order if necessary.

With United, Wholesalers Can:

  • Take advantage of milk run delivery schedules
  • Schedule jobsite deliveries anywhere within our 12 Distribution Center Network
  • Break bundles.
  • Mix and match products to make weight minimums.

See our complete list of industry-best services provided. Wholesalers, call us now to see how we can service your Steel pipe, Copper Tube, PVC pipe, conduit, strut and rod needs: 1-800-777-7473

We’re Always Looking For Great Drivers

If you’re a CDL Class A driver looking for full-time benefits and a schedule that lets you be home every night, check out available positions at our 12 distribution centers across the country. Join the best team in the business, drive new Freightliners and receive a sign-on bonus.