Identify Inaccuracies with a Detailed Hauling Review
Today, a co-op’s growth, combined with ongoing plant and farm consolidation, means haulers move milk farther just as haulers’ costs for drivers, equipment, and fuel are rising. As a result, many cooperatives face a compounding haul cost situation and a growing hauling deficit.
As a first step to counter this challenging scenario, cooperatives are conducting detailed reviews of their hauling program. The review assesses rising operating costs and establishes profit margins. By doing a full assessment, cooperatives will also garner member support in making responsible adjustments to hauler pay and member hauling contributions.
The hauling review incorporates direct input from haulers, including vital information about haul costs and efficiencies. Each item is carefully calculated, such as: