Arena dock windows are shrinking, the entertainment driver pool is thinner than it has been in years, and the only thing standing between you and a chaotic 6 a.m. load-in is a pack plan that lives somewhere other than the loadmaster's head.
Festival season 2026 is colliding with a tightening freight market, an entertainment driver shortage, and crew turnover. Here's how touring production teams are reworking their load-planning playbook.
Festival season means hundreds of touring crews fighting for the same trucks, gear, and load-in windows. Here's how production teams can plan smarter truck packs and survive the summer rush.