The role of a contract carrier in supply chains

As opposed to a common carrier, which transports freight on behalf of the general public, Epes sees a contract carrier as a transportation company that provides specific services to one or a small number of customers under contract. A committed capacity for a company's cargo is guaranteed when they choose a contract carrier, and the driver receives a consistent pay stream as a result. A contract carrier may have contracts with multiple clients at once, depending on the scope of the agreements and the volume of cargo that needs to be moved.

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