Central Transport Review
Living up to its name, Central Transport has facilities
across the largest 45 states and Canadian provinces. The shipper recently invested heavily in its
customers’ biggest markets – Chicago, LA, Dallas, Atlanta, Boston, Cleveland, and others.
“We are one of the few providers who can effectively service
the long-haul market, all the major regional markets, and the international
market,” a company spokesman said, confirming that the LTL company has been one
of the fastest growing in the industry.
This privately-held company does business with many of the
world’s largest corporations representing a broad spectrum of manufacturing,
retail and companies of all sizes.
FreightClick’s Freight Shipping Review team found this
growth particularly appealing in a highly competitive market. “They are
financially rock-solid and firmly positioned for the long-term,” said Justin
Lubin, President of FreightClick.
The review team also found Central Transport to be
“extremely dependable” in on-time service. Certain regions offer guaranteed
next-day service in certain regions. Customers will want to seriously consider
this option when comparing freight companies.
Additionally, the carrier last year purchases 1,500 new
tractors and trailers – 100% air-ride, which means added protection for
freight. The move makes Central
Transport’s fleet of trucks the most modern in the industry, with an average
age of just two years. Other safety enhancements include loading bars and
decking systems throughout the fleet.
This strategy of wide-reach, high-tech and high safety is
clearly bearing fruit in positive ways for the freight shipping company. Central Transport was selected as Sally
Beauty Holdings Inc. Columbus, Ohio Replenishment Center’s Outbound Carrier of
the Year for 2008. The Carrier of the
Year selection is based on commitment to building solid partnerships, excellent
customer service and best-in-class service reliability.
Freight Click’s Shipping Review team also gave high marks to
Central’s aggressive recruitment campaign, including the highest pay scale in
the industry.
“We have attracted
the best drives and given them the most technologically sophisticated tools to
be optimally productive with,” said a company insider. “And they are
delivering, on time and with an outstanding safety record.”