--- title: How can you improve profitability in your haulage company? description: 5 tips on how you, as a haulier, can meet tomorrow’s requirements and expectations, both regarding your customers and your drivers. image: https://blog.vbg.eu/hubfs/VBG/VBG_Images/VBG_blogposts/VBG_2023_BLOGG/vbg_blogg_w4%20trucks%20in%20row%20bw.png --- [![VBG logo](https://blog.vbg.eu/hubfs/Assets/img/vbg-logo.svg)](http://www.vbg.eu/en/) - Solutions ## Solutions [![](http://www.vbg.eu/imagevault/publishedmedia/u7x3adb8a5z0vhk13on2/L-sningar-helhet.svg) Solutions with an integrated approach](http://www.vbg.eu/en/Solutions/) [![](http://www.vbg.eu/imagevault/publishedmedia/2139yxibtv33ljh14w2u/P-byggare-1.svg) Sustainable transport](http://www.vbg.eu/en/Solutions/sustainable-transport/) [![](http://www.vbg.eu/imagevault/publishedmedia/apvj8axm8whp5kfovoi7/P-byggare.svg) For bodybuilders](http://www.vbg.eu/en/Solutions/for-bodybuilders/) [![](http://www.vbg.eu/imagevault/publishedmedia/5u4dpqvokj0eeu5m6357/F-rare.svg) For drivers](http://www.vbg.eu/en/Solutions/for-drivers/) [![](http://www.vbg.eu/imagevault/publishedmedia/fvh0h915kt30gka9b93l/Kundber-ttelser.svg) Customer stories](http://www.vbg.eu/en/Solutions/success-stories/) - Products ## Products [![](http://www.vbg.eu/globalassets/menybilder/vbg-795vr-3-pa_l-l.png?width=400&format=webp&quality=85&hmac=a0ce582ad2faa38431d9fbb5cf3695d20d9d09ccd8f60e4e4b4a8a8f7bbb83dd&v=1632122430) Couplings](http://www.vbg.eu/en/products/couplings/) [![](http://www.vbg.eu/globalassets/menybilder/menu-driver-assist.jpg?width=400&format=webp&quality=85&hmac=7022981b6fd020dd858e676d60bcf4659982dcce51bcba54721cd579f2aea038&v=1652191373) VBG Driver Assist](http://www.vbg.eu/en/products/vbg-driver-assist/) [![](http://www.vbg.eu/globalassets/menybilder/dragbalkmeny2.jpg?width=400&format=webp&quality=85&hmac=6d2309b5068c4b48af0d00f2b092c4bc095f427241f0e8baeb3630a1f25ca526&v=1526977473) Drawbeam system](http://www.vbg.eu/en/products/drawbeam-system/) [![](http://www.vbg.eu/globalassets/menybilder/u-skydd_produktvaljare.png?width=400&format=webp&quality=85&hmac=485a2e3acf5d96935f554423addfedd12b63a67d4075fb734df07a1e1ab9af5b&v=1662447913) Underrun protection](http://www.vbg.eu/en/products/underrun-protection/) [![](http://www.vbg.eu/globalassets/menybilder/dragstangmeny2.jpg?width=400&format=webp&quality=85&hmac=223385284bb8115d3b7bc62217b21467da6647d53ebe60765f64279ea2b91d50&v=1527153014) Drawbars](http://www.vbg.eu/en/products/drawbars/) [![](http://www.vbg.eu/globalassets/dragogla/dragoglamenu.jpg?width=400&format=webp&quality=85&hmac=1d7d41bf43e644a779e6470fe3ff0c35486fa56b2870378de7148dc8e06f9e5a&v=1525696242) Drawbar eyes](http://www.vbg.eu/en/products/drawbar-eyes/) [![](http://www.vbg.eu/globalassets/menybilder/tillbehormeny2.jpg?width=400&format=webp&quality=85&hmac=5660dac10f64fa5ef7a7ff3974161791a7d65b3b8ca86e9c161943e9ed4a89b9&v=1526997631) Other assortment](http://www.vbg.eu/en/products/other-assortment/) [![](http://www.vbg.eu/imgs/imagevault/publishedmedia/ft5bo6n69m9whjj5qm6y/vbg-menu-system.jpg?width=400&format=webp&quality=85&hmac=677796ce0d04b3cb3bc90c9de7b6183a62373bdec05cce508bacbd30c0459d8f) See the whole system](http://www.vbg.eu/en/product-overview/) [![](http://www.vbg.eu/globalassets/menybilder/spare-parts-menu-2.jpg?width=400&format=webp&quality=85&hmac=262457083c8fad284f5c16fa023e153bee90029557d8ece62b5841e2b97b4ef4&v=1646642366) Spare parts](http://www.vbg.eu/en/products/spare-parts/) ![](http://www.vbg.eu/globalassets/menybilder/spare-parts-menu-2.jpg?width=400&format=webp&quality=85&hmac=262457083c8fad284f5c16fa023e153bee90029557d8ece62b5841e2b97b4ef4&v=1646642366) Spare parts [Spare parts](http://www.vbg.eu/en/products/spare-parts/) - Support ## Support [![](http://www.vbg.eu/imagevault/publishedmedia/2yv841kxf1zw7gqhbsbn/Service.svg) Support](http://www.vbg.eu/en/support/) [![](http://www.vbg.eu/imagevault/publishedmedia/dsyjjfa4bgxm4397imm9/Returer.svg) Returns and Complaints](http://www.vbg.eu/en/support/returns-and-complaints/) [![](http://www.vbg.eu/imagevault/publishedmedia/dy5z3mo5pwljlke283ks/Riktlinjer.svg) Maintenance guidelines](http://www.vbg.eu/en/support/maintenance-guidelines/) [![](http://www.vbg.eu/imagevault/publishedmedia/9mcef176c2807rmrrfnk/Kvalite.svg) Quality and Environment](http://www.vbg.eu/en/support/quality-and-environment/) [![](http://www.vbg.eu/imagevault/publishedmedia/fhvf37ms8x5kw19s2b6j/Vanliga-fragor.svg) FAQ](http://www.vbg.eu/en/faq/) - [Calculator](http://www.vbg.eu/en/calculator/) ## Calculator - [Blog](https://blog.vbg.eu/en) ## Blog [Contact us](http://www.vbg.eu/en/contact-us/) - [Partner Login](http://www.vbg.eu/en/extranat/) - Select your language Published on 26 Jan 2023 by [Per Mikkelsen](https://blog.vbg.eu/en/author/per-mikkelsen) ~ 3 min # How can you improve profitability in your haulage company? [Back](https://blog.vbg.eu/en) Share the article - - *How will you, as a haulier, be able to meet tomorrow’s requirements and expectations, both regarding your customers and your drivers?* ## Increased transport in the future Goods transport is steadily increasing, and this is confirmed both through conversations with hauliers and by several forecasts on how the transport industry will develop over time – much points in the same direction. Transport needs will increase by more than 50% in terms of goods. The total permissible weight and length of trucks will need to be increased to keep up with greater demand, which is also now happening in Sweden [How is HCT developing in the Nordics and EU?](https://blog.vbg.eu/en/how-is-hct-developing-in-the-nordics-and-eu) . This may seem like a golden opportunity to boost profitability in haulage companies. However, owing to higher fuel prices, stricter requirements on safety and quality certifications, a shortage of drivers, constraining prices, unfair competition and clean, eco-friendly transportation, many Swedish hauliers are experiencing difficulties when it comes to profitability. As a haulier, when you begin to understand how this new era will affect your business, it makes sense to consider whether there is something you can do to strengthen your business. ## New requirements on today’s hauliers How can haulage companies optimise their operations according to the challenges they face while still improving profitability? We spoke previously with [Ulric Långberg](https://www.akeri.se/sv/ulric-langberg), who works as an adviser and manager at the Swedish Association for Road Transport Companies trade organisation. He believes that many would benefit from an overhaul of their company and their self-image, for example, by considering themselves less as one subcontractor among many others and more like a partner able to offer more services of a high quality. ## Get your vehicle fleet rolling To help inspire you to make the necessary changes and prepare for tomorrow’s requirements, we have compiled a guide. It contains tips and advice from industry representatives and individual haulage companies, along with a checklist, so that you can easily see what others have done to boost their profitability. Our hope is that these tips and testimonies will give you new ideas and perspectives on how you can improve your own business.   Download our guide *How to Boost Your Profitability* today. [![Download the guide here](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2640104/296e3906-f88f-4117-a628-3a2c3aefa598.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2640104/296e3906-f88f-4117-a628-3a2c3aefa598) Topics - [Ownership](https://blog.vbg.eu/en/tag/ownership) [![Per Mikkelsen](https://blog.vbg.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/VBG/VBG_Author_Portrait/Authors_BW_Per_Mikkelsen_light.png?width=200&name=Authors_BW_Per_Mikkelsen_light.png)](https://blog.vbg.eu/en/author/per-mikkelsen) #### [Per Mikkelsen](https://blog.vbg.eu/en/author/per-mikkelsen) Per är Säljansvarig för Norden och Storbritannien, och är bosatt i Danmark. I mer än 30 år har han arbetat för VBG på oilka positioner inom företaget. I hans nuvarande roll leder han säljorganisationen i Norden och Storbritannien. Som styrelsemedlem i LFG jobbar han även för goda villkor och hållbara relationer inom påbyggarbranschen. Han kommer från en familj med rötter inom transportbranschen och har själv arbetat som lastbilschaufför och disponent. Dessutom har han studerat ledarskap, marknadsföring, ekonomi och är utbildad hantverkare. När Per är ledig så vill han gärna ut i naturen och njuter allra mest av när han får paddla ut i sin havskajak. Per er salgsansvarlig for Norden og Storbritannien og bosiddende i Danmark. Han har arbejdet for VBG i mere end 30 år og haft forskellige stillinger i virksomheden. I sin nuværende stilling leder han salgsorganisationen i Norden og Storbritannien. Som bestyrelsesmedlem i LFG arbejder han også for at skabe gode vilkår og holdbare relationer i opbyggerbranchen. Han kommer fra en familie med rødder i transportbranchen og har selv arbejdet som lastbilchauffør og disponent. Derudover har han læst ledelse, markedsføring og økonomi og er uddannet håndværker. Når Per har fri, vil han gerne ud i naturen, og han nyder allermest at ro ud i sin havkajak. Per is Head of Sales for the Nordic countries and the United Kingdom, and resides in Denmark. Per has worked for VBG for more than 30 years in various roles. He currently manages the sales organisation for the Nordic countries and United Kingdom. As an LFG board member Per also advocates for favourable conditions and sustainable relationships in the bodybuilding industry. His family history is rooted in the transport industry and he has worked as truck driver and manager. He has also studied leadership, marketing, and economics, and is a qualified tradesman. 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