Truck Carriers

• Binoy• Fijo• Priyanga• Samson• Shabna• Swetha• Vineetha

Team:

Three distinct market segments• The low-cost segment - technically simple and cheap trucks.

• The modern domestic segment - further developed - extremely favorably-priced trucks.

• The premium segment - Technically high-quality and high-value trucks

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Impact of the crisis

Rising demand ???• Construction sector experiencing

h Rapid growth

• Substantial improvement in Road network

Performance of truck carriers

Roads are the main form of transportation and they carry 65% of India’s freight.

Trucking is the number one form of freight transportation in India.

Trucks have the widest reach in freight transportation and can deliver goods to even the most rural and hilly areas of India

Challenges in the Indian scenario. Poor quality and increasing congestion.

Comparative Cost Analysis Fixed Variable Traffic

costs costs composition

Rail high low Bulk food, mining,heavy mfg

Motor low medium Consumer goods,medium/light mfg

Water medium low Bulk food, mining, chemicals

Air High high High-value goods,rush shipments

Pipe High low Petroleum, chemicals,mineral slurry

FACTORS AFFECTING TRUCK CARRIERS

• Economies of scale in truck size, which favour the use of larger trucks.

• Back-haul possibilities, which depend strongly on the demand pattern.

• Empty running and idle time due to seasonal variations in demand,

• Restrictions on working hours. Example due to regulations or safety reasons.

• Road conditions such as mountainous terrain, deteriorated pavement and traffic congestion.

Performance Analysis

Parameters1. Speed2. Availability3. Dependability4. Capability5. Frequency

Performance

Road Rail Water Air0

10

20

1. Item Protection

2. Cost Savings

3. Easier to Track

4. Cost effective

5. Reliable and simple to setup

6. High flexibility in terms of transport jobs

& changed plans.

7. Fewer idles and waiting periods.

ADVANTAGES

8. Door-to-door delivery

9. Quicker Delivery Time

10. Relatively low transport times

for short and medium distances.

11. Fast and convenient

12. Ability to use different routes

and delivery schemes

13. High safety of the cargo

14. Great opportunity to select the

most suitable carrier

Disadvantages:

Limited transport volume.Traffic jams.Legal restrictions.Weather effects.

Restrictions on transport of hazardous goods.

Lack of environmental cleanliness. Trucks are not fuel efficient.