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The edibles traffic brings some of our longest runs, says PeterSumerford. Vehicles are dispatchedby the terminals to which they are assigned. The first drybulk trailer was purchased in but six years passed before the companyordered an additional units. Gene issecretary & treasurer, while Peter is senior vicepresident of operations.This is familyowned company, and it will stay that way, HaroldSumerford says. of the trainers are millionmilers withaccidentfree records.
It works well for us, Gene Sumerfordsays. The newest insulated tanks in the fleet are assigned to dedicated operations. We also handle some dry bulk foodgrade loads. For the part, were simplymeeting the needs of our existing customers. of the daytoday responsibility for working with customers andmanaging fleet operations falls on the terminals. The first years was just the start. The carrier has strict definition of accidentfree driving. Drivers start out earning 250 for each year after that. Its avalueadded service that keeps our equipment busy. Specialized services such as inventory control have made the carrier avaluable supplier to its customers.
Thirty tank trailers are involvedin the asphalt activity. Tractors in dry bulk service have PTOdriven Gardner Denver blowers forproduct handling. The terminal also handles asphalt and dry bulkcargoes. They like the convenience offered by the units, because theydont need to find telephone to contact the terminal. We generate ofthe growth internally, but some has come through acquisitions. Raymond Stewart received special recognition forachieving two million miles of accidentfree driving. This gives us an opportunity tofocus on problem areas. The ediblesfleet is based at the Americus terminal, and Peter Sumerford directs thefoodgrade marketing. The Qualcomm units have broughtconsiderable flexibility to dispatch operations.
Dry bulk shipments, likethe chemicals hauling, tend to be short trips. For running gear, the carrier specifies Reyco Transpro suspensions withcomposite springs, inverted axles, hubpiloted Alcoa aluminum wheels,Centrifuse brake drums, Meritor automatic slack adjusters, Meritor WABCOantilock braking, and Bridgestone 28575R24. 5 tires. Subscribe to our Newsletters Subscribe to Bulk Logistics Trendsa weekly update for the tank truck, tank container, and storage terminal industries as well as subscribe to our monthly Buyers Express and Tank Wash Monthly Check Out our Calendar Come here to see upcoming events in the Bulk Transport Industry.
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