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A couple of weeks ago, I sent out emails to dozens of private fleet managers asking them to complete a short survey on the success of their third party backhaul programs. To date, I have received 45 responses. I am astonished at the response rate. During this next week, I will be compiling the results and writing a white paper on best practices in private fleet backhual using the results from the survey. To receive a free copy of the paper, you have to complete the survey if you haven’t already. You can simply click Here to get started. It should only take about 10 to 15 minutes. Just in case this link doesn’t come through in your e-mail (if you subscribe to this blog), here is the full link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=n8CFspQsTt_2bBT8xa8S9edw_3d_3d.

When the National Private Truck Council caught word that I was doing this survey–most likely they received a tip from one of their members–they issued an alert advising their members not to participate. I suppose that they are just trying to look out for the best interests of their members, but I must admit I was surprised that they would even care, to be honest. I respect the NPTC very much and in no way am I trying to supercede the many benefits they offer their members. It is obvious, however, that no research by the NPTC or any other organization has looked at how successful private fleets are measuring the success of their backhual programs with shippers and brokers. Please make sure you are among the fleets who participate in this survey and receive the results.