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5 Tips for Choosing the Right Trucking Service Provider in the Philippines

excelsior on September 24, 2025

The trucking industry has always been a vital part of the business economy with thousands of manufacturers, retailers, and distributors depending on effective transportation, and trucking services to ensure timely delivery of goods. However, as the need for better delivery and hassle-free logistics keeps rising, getting the right trucking service becomes overwhelming.

Whether you’re managing a small business or running a large-scale enterprise, partnering with a dependable logistics company in the Philippines really does make a significant difference. Let us help you find the right partner with the following five key tips on how to find an excellent trucking service provider.

Assess Their Experience and Expertise

In logistics, one size does not fit all. An experienced trucking service company is knowledgeable of the quirks of hauling goods around the Philippines, including dealing with high-traffic cities to challenging deliveries in the country.

Do a background check on the duration the company has been running in the business as well as the nature of the cargo they handle.

  • Are they handling small parcels, bulk, or delicate items?

With a service provider that has next level of expertise and experience you can ensure that the goods to be delivered will arrive at the destination safely and on time.

Determine Fleet Size and Equipment Quality

Trustworthy trucking companies rely on well-kept vehicles and up-to-date machinery. Check for the size of their fleet and if the trucks that they have can accommodate your needs volume-wise.

A good logistics company will invest in high-quality vehicles, tracking, and safety to operate efficiently. In addition, GPS tracking and refrigerated trucks can be a great plus point, if you have high-value goods or goods that can be damaged easily.

Check Their Network and Coverage

Prior to signing a contract, be sure that the provider is able to accommodate your delivery locations. Some trucking service providers serve regional routes, and some provide coverage nationwide. If cross-border transport is involved in your business, think of teaming up with firms that work together with international freight forwarders for smooth combinations of local and international logistics.

Choosing a provider with an extensive network ensures your goods reach their destinations faster and with fewer handovers, reducing delays and potential damage.

Verify Their Record of Performance & Trustworthiness

Trust is one thing but credibility is everything in logistics. Seek a trucking service company that has a history of timely deliveries and good service to the customers.

Check client reviews, testimonials, and industry certifications. Reliable companies are transparent about their processes and provide real-time updates on shipment statuses. The ability to consistently deliver as promised is a strong indicator of a trustworthy partner.

Compare Prices Without Compromising Quality

We all know service cost matters, but it shouldn’t be the determining factor by itself. Though it is tempting to select the company that has the lowest rates, making the selection purely on the basis of prices might result in unstable service and spoiled goods.

More than that, strive for value for money. Compare prices, inclusive services, and value-added services like insurance and warehousing. The Philippines’ best logistics company offers competitive prices without the compromise of safety, speed, and quality of service.

Make Sure Your Goods are Secure with Excelsior!

At Excelsior Worldwide Freight Logistics Corporation, we believe that trust, integrity, and exceptional service are the foundations of lasting partnerships.

For over 15 years, we have helped businesses keep their supply chains running smoothly by providing expert advice, reliable trucking solutions, and seamless coordination with international freight forwarding companies. Our clients trust us to deliver their shipments safely and on time, giving them peace of mind every step of the way. As we move forward, we remain committed to bringing you faithful service, optimized solutions, and unwavering support, every shipment, every time.

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The Six Most Critical Issues In The Philippine Trucking Industry

excelsior on August 15, 2019

5 Problems that the Philippine Trucking Industry is Facing Today

For the past decades, the Philippines has been undergoing some constant changes specifically in the trucking industry. Many trucking companies responded by allowing themselves to adjust in order to maintain their foothold in the growing competition.

Despite the recent improvements in the Philippine economy nowadays, the trucking industry seems to be on a race of its own, exerting a sense of pressure and urgency for everyone involved especially the drivers. This event leads to the emergence of new problems and issues that continue to bring detrimental effects on the nation’s trucking industry.

Below are six most critical issues that the Philippine trucking industry is dealing with today:

  1. Excise tax on Fuel

Together with the implementation of TRAIN Law in 2018, the Philippine government also added excise tax on fuel. Diesel users such as trucks will receive a 3-tranche increase which will occur in the following order: Php 2.50 per liter in 2018, Php 4.50 per liter in 2019, and Php 6.00 per liter in 2020. Taxes on fuel has the same effects as the oil price hike as it adds further encumbrance on the part of the truckers.

  1. Age Restriction on Trucks

In the latter days of November 2018, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) suspended the implementation that restricts the age limits of trucks to 15 years. Any trucks that are more than that age threshold will be phased out. Though this move by the government is highly beneficial for the industry, future truck phase-outs in other areas of the country are still in danger of this regulation.

  1. Traffic Congestion

While some people might say that heavy traffic means that the economy is currently adjusting as it grows, we can also see it as a double-edged sword. Traffic congestion has a large number of negative effects on the environment, health, and economy of a country in a variety of ways. It could hinder the productivity of truckers as they are forced to waste a significant amount of time. What’s even worse is that it could persuade the government to impose traffic policies such as a city-wide truck ban.

  1. Oil Price Hike

Oil price hike takes place when the cost of oil starts to increase by a certain percentage. There are a lot of factors that influence the oil prices in the Philippines, such as the currency exchange rate, the supply and demand, and the price of oil in the world market. Unfortunately, most trucking companies prefer not passing the cost to their clients, sustaining a great deal of financial loss in the process.

  1. Truck Ban

Several places in the Philippines particularly Metro Manila has already experienced truck bans because of severe traffic congestion. Because of the size of the trucks, the traffic management agencies often put their blame to such vehicles as the real culprit of congestion. Even some motorists have claimed that trucks are the actual initiators of the problem as they are normally perceived as slow-moving the usual cause of car accidents. The repercussions of this policy could endanger the whole trucking industry, as the banning of trucks can affect not only the providers of these services but also the overall Philippine economy itself.

  1. Implementation of Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (MAGVW)

According to the Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines, the biggest challenge that they need to overcome this year is the implementation of maximum gross vehicle weight for the trucks. Though this regulation’s main purpose is to avoid overloading by limiting the weight of the trucks, the maximum weight allowed for truck codes 12-2 and 12-3 (41,500 and 42,000 kg respectively) could be a major problem indeed. This is because the average weight of containers that the trucks usually carry is around 30-36,000 kg, and if the average weight of the tractor head and trailer would be added (15,000 kg), the vehicle will reach a total weight of about 45,000 kg which is already a violation to the law.

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