{"id":365869,"date":"2026-03-16T07:35:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.co\/?p=365869"},"modified":"2026-03-16T07:36:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:36:24","slug":"logistics-industry-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tech.co\/news\/logistics-industry-pressure","title":{"rendered":"Operational Pressure For US Logistics Businesses At Highest Since Last April"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]\n<\/p><div class=\"verdict-box inform-box\" data-eventcategory=\"verdictbox\" data-component=\"verdict-box\" data-total-positions=\"3\">\n\n <div class=\"verdict-box-wrap inform-box-wrap\">\n <h3 class=\"verdict-box-title\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n \n <div class=\"verdict-box-info\">\n<ul>\n<li>US logistics businesses are facing the <strong>highest amount of operational pressure<\/strong> since last April<\/li>\n<li><strong>Major unforeseen circumstances<\/strong> such as severe weather are understood to be the main cause of this significant rise in pressure<\/li>\n<li>Businesses are <strong>employing maintenance and strengthening measures<\/strong> to solidify themselves against pressure as the logistics landscape remains increasingly volatile<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"verdict-box-footer inform-box-buttons\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"row\">\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n[vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]US logistics businesses have reported<strong> the highest level of operational pressure since April last year<\/strong>, shows the latest Tech.co data.\n<p><strong>Major unforeseen circumstances<\/strong> are the root cause of this <a href=\"https:\/\/tech.co\/logistics\/report-cargo-theft-up-year-over-year\"><strong>increased pressure<\/strong><\/a>, as businesses deal with severe weather events, such as Storm Fern.<\/p>\n<p>To combat pressure, <strong>businesses are turning to vehicle maintenance measures<\/strong>, securing their day-to-day operations against an increasingly volatile environment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&rdquo;2\/3&Prime;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h2>Operational Pressure Felt by US Logistics Businesses Reaches All-Time High<\/h2>\n<p>US logistics businesses are <b>facing the highest amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/tech.co\/news\/rising-diesel-costs-impact-transport-budgets\">operational pressure<\/a> since last April.&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tech.co&rsquo;s &lsquo;Operational Pressure Index&rsquo; reached 44 in February 2026<\/strong>, the highest figure recorded in our data so far. The figure is indicative of a sharp and rapid spike in operational strain over the past month.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&rdquo;1\/3&Prime;]<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"js-aw-brand-link\" href=\"https:\/\/compare.tech.co\/software-deals-live\/\" data-feed=\"XuPuf49GEEm4y0PaIQDZ0dEjkEf760Vv\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-333457\" src=\"https:\/\/images.tech.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18114043\/About-Techco-video.jpg\" alt=\"About Tech.co Video Thumbnail Showing Lead Writer Conor Cawley Smiling Next to Tech.co Logo\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"><\/a><strong>This just in! View<\/strong><br>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/compare.tech.co\/software-deals-live\/\">the top business tech deals<\/a> for 2026 &#128104;&zwj;&#128187;<br>\n<\/strong><a class=\"js-aw-brand-link\" href=\"https:\/\/compare.tech.co\/software-deals-live\/\" data-feed=\"XuPuf49GEEm4y0PaIQDZ0dEjkEf760Vv\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-348272 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.tech.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/09122654\/ok-1.png\" alt=\"See the list button\" width=\"200\" height=\"85\"><\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Tech.co has been <strong>tracking operational pressure within the logistics industry since April last year<\/strong>. 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Significantly, late January saw the surge of Storm Fern across the South and North East of the US, causing major disruption to the freight market.<\/p>\n<p>Unforeseen events such as severe weather can cause knock-on effects for the industry, including <strong>loss of power for warehouses<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/tech.co\/logistics\/report-truckers-drove-fewer-miles\"><strong>labor challenges<\/strong><\/a> as drivers deal with more challenging road conditions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<\/p>\n<h2>Businesses Focus on Vehicle Maintenance Amidst Pressure<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Vehicle upkeep rose by 3 percentage points<\/strong> from January to February, positioning maintenance as a priority as businesses face a spike in operational pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Among the firms prioritizing vehicle upkeep, <strong>70% are focusing on preventative maintenance<\/strong> as their top strategy. This indicates that logistics businesses are <a href=\"https:\/\/tech.co\/logistics\/logistics-certifications\"><strong>solidifying their current operations<\/strong><\/a> to help secure them against further disruptions.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&ldquo;With the industry currently volatile, we&rsquo;re seeing companies are taking steps to invest now and protect themselves in the future. The move is an essential one, as companies look to maintain some semblance of control where they can, in the face of ever more challenges and disruption to the supply chain.&rdquo; Jack Turner, Editor at Tech.co<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Behind preventative maintenance, logistics businesses are also employing methods such as addressing mechanical issues (52%) and upgrading\/replacing components (51%). 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