Advantages Of Road Transportation

Author: Binod Kumar Sharma

Road transport is undoubtedly the most popular and widespread modes of goods transportation. Till the mid half of the 20th century, railways were the prominent mode of goods transportation serving as a link between the manufacturers, suppliers and the consumers. But, the developments in road infrastructure have led to the mushrooming of many kinds of Road Transport Services. Today, Road transport is one of the most common and popular mediums of exporting goods from one place to another. The popularity of road transportation is due to many advantages that it offers which are listed down below.

Advantages Of Road Transportation

  • Flexibility – It is the most flexible modes of transportation allowing the products and parcels to be delivered at their respective points of convenience. Roads are found everywhere, whether it is the developed cities or even the remotest of villages. The quality of the road infrastructure may differ but it, anyways, allows the convenience of door-to-door delivery which is not possible with other modes such as air, railways or sea transportation.

  • Timely Delivery- There is lesser possibility of encountering any hurdles during the road transportation as opposed to sea and air modes. This is because pleasant weather is vital when goods are being transported via sea and air transport. Road transport is convenient to everyone in offering a timely and prompt delivery. As compared to the protocols and processes involved in air and sea transport, the processes in road transport are comparatively shorter and simpler.

  • Cost- The costs of Road Transportation are much cheaper than the air transportation. They are the best option for transporting goods at shorter distances. However, for long distances too, it is seen as a reasonable option.

  • Reliability- Many Road Transport Companies use tracking devices on their trucks and delivery vans which help them to keep a track of all the vehicles and even ensure a timely and safe delivery of the products.

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