Rising operational costs and regulatory pressures are pushing private fleets to the brink. Can managing your own fleet still deliver a healthy ROI?
•Private fleets face rising costs, driver challenges, regulations, and technology demands that impact operations.
•ATRI found trucking costs reached a record $2.336 per mile in 2025, increasing pressure on fleets.
•Dedicated contract carriage can provide predictable costs, dedicated resources, and improved operational visibility.
The smartest logistics leaders don’t rely on guesswork—they rely on the right strategic models.
Gino Fontana, CTP, is COO and EVP at Transervice Logistics Inc. Prior to this, he was VP of operations at Berkeley Division and Puerto Rico. He has more than 35 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industry with both operational and sales experience.