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Regional Flatbed Carrier

This transportation leader supports large industrial companies as an outsourced provider for regional, not long-haul, hauling. This flatbed carrier can haul just about anything that can be strapped down. The company trucks throughout the Northwest and south to Utah and Wyoming, east to Montana and north to Alberta, BC, Canada. With a dedicated and large customer base of between 60 and 70 active shippers, it has consistently been recognized as a preferred hauler, currently serving as either the #1 or #2 hauler for several large, national industrial customers.The company operates a fleet that is in A+ condition with top-of-the-line specs. Each truck currently averages 90,000 miles per year, and each is replaced every three to four years. With full utilization, the company targets to operate each truck at up to 120,000 miles per year. Both compare favorably to industry norms of about 65,000 miles per year. Its matched fleet of trucks and trailers are mostly still under drive-train warranty. It has negotiated advantageous agreements with Peterbilt for its fleet as well as discount pricing with its national tire accounts of Michelin and Continental Tire. Special fuel pricing has been negotiated with its primary suppliers of Pilot and Gran-del Oil. An aggressive service and repair program is supported by extensive maintenance records. All services on small and large components are up to date, and all motors are sampled at every service with oil analysis. All motor repairs are performed only by the engine manufacturer. It operates a fully equipped parts room and service truck as well as its own tire service. All trucks are washed weekly in the company’s new wash bay. The company has upgraded to wide-base tires for increased fuel economy generating savings of between $60 thousand to $70 thousand annually.