Road Freight Transportation Market

Industry Overview

The Global Road Freight Transportation Market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% between 2025 and 2030. The growth of this market is attributed to the increase in the global retail industry, the emergence of e-commerce in various segments, and the need for fast courier deliveries.

Road haulage or freight transport means shipment made through the way of roads. Roads are the most common way for freight transportation and this mode of transport involves various types of vehicles like flatbed trucks, truck trailers, refrigerated trucks, lorry tanks, and pickup trucks. This way of transport is the most cost-effective and quick way to provide door-to-door service of daily offerings.

Road freight transportation is the process where a truck of a significant capacity moves products from one place to another. It may be from manufacturer to distributor to retailer, it may be from the dockyard to the distributors. Any transport of goods through the roadways is road haulage. Freight haulage involves lower capital investments when compared to other ways of transportation such as through rail, seaways, or air transportation. Furthermore, with the increase in the disposable income of individuals, the demand for goods in all segments is increasing which is further bolstering the growth of the global road freight transportation market.

Market Segmentation

Insight by Product Type

Based on product type, the global road freight transportation market is categorized into less-than-truckload and full-truckload markets. Amongst these segments, the full truckload segment is expected to witness higher CAGR during the forecast period as this full truckload is suggested for heavy and large loads and thus ensures the maximum capacity to move from one place to another.

Industry Dynamics

Global Road Freight Transportation Market Report Coverage

Industry Trends

Increasing trends of freight technology solution providers and safe roads with electronic devices for drivers are the key trends observed in the growth of the global road freight transportation market. The service providers are adopting new technologies such as predictive maintenance, RFID tracking, and Hybrid powertrains that make intercity transportation by road efficient and effective thereby accentuating the growth of the global road freight transportation market. 

Growth Drivers

The emergence of the e-commerce industry, increasing disposable income of the population, and enhanced health consciousness amongst the tax relaxations provided by the government for the trade between countries along with the increasing need for fossil fuels health consciousness are the key factors driving the growth of the global road freight transportation market. The emergence of e-commerce has led to an increase in the need for the distribution of retail products at a significant rate. With the emergence of the e-commerce platforms, the major companies even with the brick and mortar stores are now setting up their electronic stores online to reach a wider number of customers easily. This requires the companies to hire services providing freight services to areas that were not targeted before.

Challenges

However, hurdles due to road conditions, traffic congestion, and harsh weather conditions are factors that are expected to hinder the growth of the global road freight transportation market. 

Geographic Overview

Geographically, the road freight transportation market in Europe is expected to generate the largest revenue by 2030 as extensive tie-ups undertaken by the region for trade with emerging countries. Additionally, emerging economies allow the market to grow at a promising rate with an increase in the import and export of goods. Furthermore,   the automotive domain is fetching new features in the small and large commercial vehicles that are used for the road transportation of goods. For instance, GPS, increased fuel efficiencies, digital capacity measurement equipment, strong chassis, and containers for the vehicle to enable the transportation of large consignments more efficiently and safely with fast deliveries. 

Moreover, the road freight transportation market in Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth in the market throughout the forecast period. This is because the emergence of the e-commerce market has led to a great expansion in the retail segment and has greatly affected this region. Furthermore, the presence of emerging economies and improved lifestyles have further contributed to the demand for oil and petroleum, manufacturing, construction, and food and beverages domain which is bolstering the growth of the road freight transportation market at a significant rate.

Competitive Insight

Key players operating in the global road freight transportation market are emphasizing their efforts upon strategic acquisitions to strengthen capabilities of research & development that support them in providing innovative solutions to the users and thus gain a competitive advantage. 

Kerry Logistics Network Limited is a company engaged in third party logistics, warehouse operations, freight services and supply chain services. The company is headquartered in Kwai Chung, Hong Kong.

United Parcel Service, Inc. is an American multinational shipping & receiving and supply chain management company. It is a fortune 500 company and one of the world's largest shipping couriers.

Some of the major players operating the global road freight transportation market include FedEx Freight, Kerry Logistics Network Limited, YRC Worldwide, UPS, Schneider National, J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Estes Express Lines, DSV, DHL Global Forwarding, Swift Transportation, Cargo Carriers Limited, ArcBest, CJ Logistics Corporation, TNT Express, DB SCHENKER, Nippon Express, CEVA Logistics, Overland Total Logistics Services (M) Sdn Bhd., GEODIS, and GEFCO.

Recent Developments by Key Players

FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. which is the largest express transportation companies introduced a new flight that offers additional capacity to cater to international freight shipmentsis further enhancing its transpacific service between South Korea and the US.

DSV, the global transport and logistics company, and UNICEF has collaborated to provide rapid emergency responses and strengthening global supply chains. DSV will provide UNICEF with in-kind flights for swift delivery of essential supplies during emergencies, as well as flexible funding to enable timely support to children around the world.

Primary Research

VynZ Research conducts extensive primary research to understand the market dynamics, validate market data and have key opinions from industry experts. The key profiles approached within the industry include, CEO, CFO, CTO, President, Vice President, Product Managers, Regional Heads, and Others. Also, end user surveys comprising consumers are also conducted to understand consumer behavior.

The Road Freight Transportation Market report offers a comprehensive market segmentation analysis along with an estimation for the forecast period 2025–2030.

Segments Covered in the Report

• Product Type
  • Less-Than-Truckload
  • Full Truckload Market
• Application
  • Domestic
  • International

Geographical Segmentation

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific (APAC)
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Rest of the World (RoW)
  • Brazil
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • U.A.E.
  • Other Countries

Source: VynZ Research

Source: VynZ Research

1.    Research Overview 

        1.1.    The Report Offers
        1.2.    Market Coverage
                1.2.1.    By Product Type
                1.2.2.    By Application
        1.3.    Research Phases
        1.4.    Limitations
        1.5.    Research Methodology
                1.5.1.    Data Sources
                        1.5.1.1.    Primary Research
                        1.5.1.2.    Secondary Research
                1.5.2.    Methodology
                        1.5.2.1.    Data Exploration
                        1.5.2.2.    Forecast Parameters
                        1.5.2.3.    Data Validation
                        1.5.2.4.    Assumptions
                1.5.3.    Study Period & Data Reporting Unit

2.    Executive Summary

3.    Industry Overview

        3.1.    Industry Dynamics
                3.1.1.    Market Growth Drivers
                3.1.2.    Market Restraints
                3.1.3.    Key Market Trends
                3.1.4.    Major Opportunities
        3.2.    Industry Ecosystem
                3.2.1.    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
                3.2.2.    Recent Development Analysis
                3.2.3.    Value Chain Analysis
        3.3.    Competitive Insight
                3.3.1.    Competitive Position of Industry Players
                3.3.2.    Market Attractive Analysis

4.    Global Market Estimate and Forecast

        4.1.    Global Market Overview
        4.2.    Global Market Estimate and Forecast to 2030

5.    Market Segmentation Estimate and Forecast

        5.1.    By Product Type
                5.1.1.    Less-Than-Truckload 
                        5.1.1.1.    Market Definition
                5.1.2.    Full Truckload Market 
                        5.1.2.1.    Market Definition
                        5.1.2.2.    Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
        5.2.    By Application
                5.2.1.    Domestic
                        5.2.1.1.    Market Definition
                        5.2.1.2.    Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.2.2.    International
                        5.2.2.1.    Market Definition
                        5.2.2.2.    Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030

6.    North America Market Estimate and Forecast

        6.1.    By Product Type
        6.2.    By Application
        6.3.    By Country
                6.3.1.    U.S. Market Estimate and Forecast
                6.3.2.    Canada Market Estimate and Forecast
                6.3.3.    Mexico Market Estimate and Forecast

7.    Europe Market Estimate and Forecast

        7.1.    By Product Type
        7.2.    By Application
        7.3.    By Country
                7.3.1.    Germany Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.3.2.    France Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.3.3.    U.K. Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.3.4.    Italy Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.3.5.    Spain Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.3.6.    Russia Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.3.7.    Rest of Europe Market Estimate and Forecast

8.    Asia-Pacific Market Estimate and Forecast

        8.1.    By Product Type
        8.2.    By Application 
        8.3.    By Country 
                8.3.1.    China Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.3.2.    Japan Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.3.3.    India Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.3.4.    South Korea Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.3.5.    Rest of Asia-Pacific Market Estimate and Forecast

9.    Rest of the World (RoW) Market Estimate and Forecast

        9.1.    By Product Type
        9.2.    By Application 
        9.3.    By Country
                9.3.1.    Brazil Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.3.2.    Saudi Arabia Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.3.3.    South Africa Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.3.4.    U.A.E. Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.3.5.    Other Countries Market Estimate and Forecast

10.    Company Profiles

        10.1.    FedEx Freight
                10.1.1.    Snapshot
                10.1.2.    Overview
                10.1.3.    Offerings
                10.1.4.    Financial Insight
                10.1.5.    Recent Developments
        10.2.    Kerry Logistics Network Limited
                10.2.1.    Snapshot
                10.2.2.    Overview
                10.2.3.    Offerings
                10.2.4.    Financial Insight
                10.2.5.    Recent Developments
        10.3.    YRC Worldwide
                10.3.1.    Snapshot
                10.3.2.    Overview
                10.3.3.    Offerings
                10.3.4.    Financial Insight
                10.3.5.    Recent Developments
        10.4.    UPS
                10.4.1.    Snapshot
                10.4.2.    Overview
                10.4.3.    Offerings
                10.4.4.    Financial Insight
                10.4.5.    Recent Developments

        10.5.    Schneider National
                10.5.1.    Snapshot
                10.5.2.    Overview
                10.5.3.    Offerings
                10.5.4.    Financial Insight
                10.5.5.    Recent Developments
        10.6.    J.B. Hunt Transport Services
                10.6.1.    Snapshot
                10.6.2.    Overview
                10.6.3.    Offerings
                10.6.4.    Financial Insight
                10.6.5.    Recent Developments
        10.7.    Estes Express Lines
                10.7.1.    Snapshot
                10.7.2.    Overview
                10.7.3.    Offerings
                10.7.4.    Financial Insight
                10.7.5.    Recent Developments
        10.8.    DSV
                10.8.1.    Snapshot
                10.8.2.    Overview
                10.8.3.    Offerings
                10.8.4.    Financial Insight
                10.8.5.    Recent Developments
        10.9.    DHL Global Forwarding
                10.9.1.    Snapshot
                10.9.2.    Overview
                10.9.3.    Offerings
                10.9.4.    Financial Insight
                10.9.5.    Recent Developments
        10.10.    Swift Transportation
                10.10.1.    Snapshot
                10.10.2.    Overview
                10.10.3.    Offerings
                10.10.4.    Financial Insight
                10.10.5.    Recent Developments
        10.11.    Cargo Carriers Limited
                10.11.1.    Snapshot
                10.11.2.    Overview
                10.11.3.    Offerings
                10.11.4.    Financial Insight
                10.11.5.    Recent Developments
        10.12.    ArcBest
                10.12.1.    Snapshot
                10.12.2.    Overview
                10.12.3.    Offerings
                10.12.4.    Financial Insight
                10.12.5.    Recent Developments

        10.13.    CJ Logistics Corporation
                10.13.1.    Snapshot
                10.13.2.    Overview
                10.13.3.    Offerings
                10.13.4.    Financial Insight
                10.13.5.    Recent Developments
        10.14.    TNT Express
                10.14.1.    Snapshot
                10.14.2.    Overview
                10.14.3.    Offerings
                10.14.4.    Financial Insight
                10.14.5.    Recent Developments

        10.15.    DB SCHENKER
                10.15.1.    Snapshot
                10.15.2.    Overview
                10.15.3.    Offerings
                10.15.4.    Financial Insight
                10.15.5.    Recent Developments
        10.16.    Nippon Express
                10.16.1.    Snapshot
                10.16.2.    Overview
                10.16.3.    Offerings
                10.16.4.    Financial Insight
                10.16.5.    Recent Developments
        10.17.    CEVA Logistics
                10.17.1.    Snapshot
                10.17.2.    Overview
                10.17.3.    Offerings
                10.17.4.    Financial Insight
                10.17.5.    Recent Developments
        10.18.    Overland Total Logistics Services (M) Sdn Bhd
                10.18.1.    Snapshot
                10.18.2.    Overview
                10.18.3.    Offerings
                10.18.4.    Financial Insight
                10.18.5.    Recent Developments
        10.19.    GEODIS 
                10.19.1.    Snapshot
                10.19.2.    Overview
                10.19.3.    Offerings
                10.19.4.    Financial Insight
                10.19.5.    Recent Developments
        10.20.    GEFCO.
                10.20.1.    Snapshot
                10.20.2.    Overview
                10.20.3.    Offerings
                10.20.4.    Financial Insight
                10.20.5.    Recent Developments

11.    Appendix

        11.1.    Exchange Rates
        11.2.    Abbreviations

Note: Financial insight and recent developments of different companies are subject to availability of information in secondary domain.

List of Tables

Table 1 Sources
Table 2 Study Periods
Table 3 Data Reporting Unit
Table 4 Global Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Product Type, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 5 Global Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Product Type, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 6 Global Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Application, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 7 Global Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Application, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 8 Global Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Region, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 9 Global Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Region, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 10 North America Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Product Type, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 11 North America Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Product Type, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 12 North America Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Application, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 13 North America Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Application, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 14 North America Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Country, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 15 North America Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Country, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 16 Europe Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Product Type, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 17 Europe Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Product Type, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 18 Europe Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Application, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 19 Europe Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Application, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 20 Europe Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Country, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 21 Europe Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Country, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 22 Asia-Pacific Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Product Type, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 23 Asia-Pacific Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Product Type, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 24 Asia-Pacific Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Application, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 25 Asia-Pacific Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Application, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 26 Asia-Pacific Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Country, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 27 Asia-Pacific Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Country, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 28 RoW Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Product Type, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 29 RoW Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Product Type, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 30 RoW Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Application, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 31 RoW Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Application, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 32 RoW Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Country, 2018 – 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 33 RoW Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Country, 2025 – 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 34 Snapshot – FedEx Freight
Table 35 Snapshot – Kerry Logistics Network Limited
Table 36 Snapshot – YRC Worldwide
Table 37 Snapshot – UPS
Table 38 Snapshot – Schneider National
Table 39 Snapshot – B. Hunt Transport Services
Table 40 Snapshot – Estes Express Lines
Table 41 Snapshot – DSV
Table 42 Snapshot – DHL Global Forwarding
Table 43 Snapshot – Swift Transportation
Table 44 Snapshot – Cargo Carriers Limited
Table 45 Snapshot – ArcBest
Table 46 Snapshot – CJ Logistics Corporation
Table 47 Snapshot – TNT Express
Table 48 Snapshot – DB SCHENKER
Table 49 Snapshot – Nippon Express
Table 50 Snapshot – CEVA Logistics
Table 51 Snapshot – Overland Total Logistics Services (M) Sdn Bhd.
Table 52 Snapshot – GEODIS
Table 53 Snapshot – GEFCO

List of Figures

Figure 1 Market Coverage
Figure 2 Research Phases
Figure 3 Secondary Sources for Different Parameters
Figure 4 Methodology
Figure 5 Data Mining & Exploration
Figure 6 Data Triangulation
Figure 7 Assumptions for Market Estimation and Forecast
Figure 8 Market Synopsis
Figure 9 Global Road Freight Transportation Market - Growth Drivers and Restraints
Figure 10 Competitive Benchmark
Figure 11 Global Road Freight Transportation Market Highlight
Figure 12 Global Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Product Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 13 Global Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 14 Global Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 15 North America Road Freight Transportation Market Highlight
Figure 16 North America Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Product Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 17 North America Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 18 North America Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 19 Europe Road Freight Transportation Market Highlight
Figure 20 Europe Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Product Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 21 Europe Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 22 Europe Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 23 Asia-Pacific Road Freight Transportation Market Highlight
Figure 24 Asia-Pacific Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Product Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 25 Asia-Pacific Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 26 Asia-Pacific Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 27 RoW Road Freight Transportation Market Highlight
Figure 28 RoW Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Product Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 29 RoW Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 30 RoW Road Freight Transportation Market Size, by Country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)