HENDERSON, NV, November 13, 2018 – The U.S. Logistics and Transportation industry is highly optimistic regarding the U.S. economy and their company prospects over the next three months, according to the most recent quarterly survey by TCompanies.
“The survey shows continued strong optimism in the US economy and in the logistics and transportation industry,” said Tom Burke, CEO of TCompanies. “As with the Q2 2018 survey, there is still concern with inflationary pressures as a majority plan to increase pricing and pass costs on to customers in the next three months.”
- US Economy
“With regard to the US economy over the next quarter, would say that you are:”
| | Q3 2018 | Q2 2018 |
| Optimistic | 74.15% | 73.71% |
| Neutral | 23.13% | 18.29% |
| Pessimistic | 2.72% | 8% |
- Company Hiring
“With regard to hiring at your company in the coming quarter, do you expect that you will:”
| | Q3 2018 | Q2 2018 |
| Increase | 63.51% | 64.37% |
| Stay the same | 31.76% | 30.46% |
| Decrease | 4.73% | 5.17% |
- Company Revenues
“With regard to revenues at your company over the next quarter, do you expect revenues to:”
| | Q3 2018 | Q2 2018 |
| Increase | 80.41% | 74.86% |
| Stay the same | 17.57% | 18.86% |
| Decrease | 2.03% | 6.29% |
- Company Profitability
“With regard to profitability at your company over the next quarter, do you expect profitability to:”
| | Q3 2018 | Q2 2018 |
| Increase | 73.65% | 67.24% |
| Stay the same | 23.65% | 25.29% |
| Decrease | 2.70% | 7.47% |
- Wage Growth
“With regard to your employee wages over the next quarter, do you expect to:”
| | Q3 2018 | Q2 2018 |
| Increase | 47.30% | 38.29% |
| Stay the same | 52.03% | 57.71% |
| Decrease | 0.68% | 4% |
- Pricing of goods/services
“With regard to the pricing for your goods or services over the next quarter, do you expect that you will:”
| | Q3 2018 | Q2 2018 |
| Increase | 56.46% | 57.71% |
| Stay the same | 40.82% | 39.43% |
| Decrease | 2.72% | 2.86% |
- Obstacles to growth
“Over the next quarter, your largest obstacle to growth will be:”
| | Q3 2018 | Q2 2018 |
| Workforce shortage | 46.58% | 43.6% |
| Trade Tariffs | 18.49% | 17.44% |
| Regulatory issues | 10.96% | 18.6% |
| Wage Costs | 8.22% | 5.23% |
| Energy Costs | 6.16% | 2.33% |
| Access to credit | 5.48% | 8.72% |
| Repair expense | 4.11% | 4.07% |
The survey was conducted during the month of October 2018.
About TCompanies
TCompanies has been delivering innovative and award winning solutions to the transportation industry for two decades, by providing operational efficiencies, marketing solutions and improved bottom lines for our clients. Headquartered in Henderson, Nevada and with offices in eight US cities, we continue to grow and are proud of our 250+ associates, in multiple locations across the United States. Portfolio companies servicing the transportation industry include Terminal Operations Management, DrayMaster, PEIR, Tires For Containers, Comprehensive Incentive Solutions and Capacity Connection.
