Exclusive use vehicle which is also commonly known as EUV is one of the most effective transportation methods that ensures timely and safe freight movement. Utilizing EUV means that you opt for a dedicated freight service that is tailored to your freight transport needs. So, what makes EUV so special? Well, the biggest difference between EUV and other traditional shipping methods is that instead of a truck having to make multiple stops due to shared truck space, EUV offers dedicated space to one singular customer’s shipment. This is what makes EUV an efficient, speedy and reliable shipping option for everyone.

In this blog, we’re going to discuss how EUV shipping could enhance your supply chain efficiency and help your business to stay competitive in a turbulent market.

The EUV Difference

There are a menu of different shipping services out there for you to choose from and each one has it’s own list of pros and cons. Whether you choose, LTL, FTL, PTL or EUV will depend on your businesses needs, budget and the time scale your freight is on. As we’re here to discuss all things EUV, let’s take a look at what sets EUV services apart from these other methods of truck transportation.

EUV

Exclusive use vehicle services are a fantastic, speedy option where an entire truck is dedicated to one singular shipper for their exclusive use as the name infers. No matter how big or small the freight is. Meaning that with EUV you can eliminate unnecessary stops, extra handling and potentially cut out unnecessary delays. Which is what makes it so different, to the likes of LTL (less than truckload) or FTL (full truckload) where both combine multiple shipments from different shippers at once.

Making this a great option for businesses that require fast transit times for time-sensitive shipments and high value or fragile items that would benefit from minimal handling to avoid potential damages.

How Does EUV Enhance Supply Chains?

1. Greater Control & Better Flexibility

Shippers have a say over route, delivery schedule and pick up times when utilizing this method, simply because it’s solely their shipment onboard. With this level of control, you can plan to have freight scheduled for certain time frames, which is great for companies with unpredictable demand or last minute shipments.

2. Faster Transit Times

With no stops other than your own, meaning no extra unloading and loading of freight at different stops and also a direct route to your freights destination you can probably imagine that transit times are slashed! This is where EUV really excels, compared to LTL methods that have multiple pick-up and drop-off points in between.

3. Increased Reliability

Since we already know about the control, flexibility and faster transit times with this dedicated freight service. This leads us on nicely to talk about the reliability that then comes hand in hand. A predictable delivery schedule is essential for businesses that rely on timely deliveries and that’s exactly what you get with fewer stops and less hold ups that you might get for example with distribution center congestion when using an LTL method.

4. Minimized Handling & Damage Risks

During other transportation methods, freight is transferred and moved between trucks at distribution hubs, and unloaded and loaded at different stops. Every extra handling scenario increases the chances of your freight being mishandled, misplaced or sustaining damage. However, with EUV, your freight is on a direct route to its’ destinatoin, meaning it will only be loaded and unloaded once, minimizing the risk of damages.

5. Enhanced Security & Cargo Protection

Less stops means less chance of cargo theft because of the same reasons as above. Cutting out the unnecessary handling and loading and unloading at distribution centers, etc. minimizes these risks. Another great thing about EUV is that most carriers offer advanced tracking technology, meaning you can track your freights journey in real-time throughout transit to check its whereabouts and safety. Check with your freight carrier what tracking technology they use and make sure to get to grips with it.

Industries That Benefit From EUV Services

Automotive, aerospace and manufacturing industries are among some of the most frequent EUV shippers. This is due to their strict, tight timeframes and because they mainly ship expensive and, or delicate parts and EUV offers maximum safety to their freight. With that said, anyone and any business can utilize EUV shipping if they wish, it can work to expedite any form of cargo. However, we would only recommend it if your freight is urgent, expensive or fragile, because this method of shipping comes with a heftier price tag than other consolidated options. Therefore, you might want to consider weighing up cost vs need.

Conclusion

The freight world was challenged when the likes of businesses such as Amazon popped up, offering next day delivery. Since then, everyone expects faster delivery times. But let’s be honest, it’s much easier to deliver for example garden accessories next day than a whale shark (and yes that is a real life example of special cargo we’ve handled!🦈). With that being said, just because it might be easier for Amazon, doesn’t mean we can’t also meet stringent timeframes. With methods like EUV, being a direct delivery of one customers freight, you can expect fast turn around times from expert partners like us at PEI.

By eliminating unnecessary stops entirely, minimizing handling and optimizing routes, EUV can streamline your businesses logistics operations and supply chain greatly. If you have any questions or want to speak with an expert in this field, then give us a call on: Phone: 888-SHIP-911 or get in touch using the link below.

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