Dedicated to What Matters Most: Moving Forward in 2026 with Salem Carriers

A new year brings renewed focus, fresh goals, and evolving challenges across the transportation industry. As 2026 begins, shippers are facing increased pressure to deliver consistent service, control costs, and maintain flexibility in an environment that continues to change. At Salem Carriers, our Dedicated Contract Carrier (DCC) service is built to meet those demands—today and into the future.

Dedicated Means Designed Around You

Dedicated transportation is more than assigning trucks and drivers to a route. It’s about designing a solution around a customer’s operation, service requirements, and long-term objectives. Salem Carriers enters 2026 with a continued commitment to customized dedicated fleets that function as a seamless extension of our customers’ businesses.

From equipment specification and routing to driver staffing and performance management, every dedicated solution is purpose-built to support reliability, consistency, and operational control.

Consistency in an Uncertain Environment

In a market where volatility has become the norm, consistency is a competitive advantage. Salem Carriers’ dedicated model provides predictable capacity, stable costs, and dependable service—reducing exposure to market swings and spot-rate uncertainty.

As 2026 unfolds, our customers can rely on dedicated drivers who know their routes, facilities, and expectations, supported by equipment maintained to the highest standards and backed by experienced operations and maintenance teams.

People, Equipment, and Support—All In-House

One of the defining strengths of Salem Carriers’ DCC service is our comprehensive, in-house approach. We control the critical elements that drive performance: drivers, equipment, maintenance, fuel, and 24/7 operational support.

Our maintenance is performed through Salem shops and approved partners, our fuel services include inspections that help prevent issues before they occur, and our around-the-clock breakdown and over-the-road support is staffed by real people—not automated systems. This structure allows us to respond quickly, minimize downtime, and maintain service continuity for our customers.

Built for Growth and Adaptability

Customer needs rarely stay static. Seasonal volume changes, new lanes, facility expansions, and evolving service requirements all demand flexibility. Salem Carriers’ dedicated solutions are designed to scale—providing substitute and extra equipment when needed and adjusting resources as operations grow or shift.

As we move into 2026, our focus remains on helping customers adapt without disruption, maintaining service levels while supporting growth and long-term planning.

Looking Ahead to 2026

The year ahead will bring new challenges across labor, compliance, and supply chain complexity. Salem Carriers is prepared to meet those challenges with experience, discipline, and a commitment to partnership.

Our dedicated contract carrier service is built on accountability, transparency, and performance—qualities that matter even more as expectations rise and margins tighten.

Dedicated to the Road Ahead

As we begin 2026, Salem Carriers remains dedicated to what matters most: safe operations, reliable service, and long-term partnerships that create value for our customers. We look forward to another year of supporting dedicated fleets that keep businesses moving forward—mile after mile.

From all of us at Salem Carriers, we wish you a safe, successful, and productive New Year.