Adding Value on the Road by Outsourcing your Transportation Fleet Operations

Introduction

One of the largest home appliance manufacturers in the world utilizes an independent dedicated fleet operation (referred to as IDFO in this success story).

The fleet operation of over 100 drivers is domiciled in 6 terminal locations across the US, servicing the appliance manufacturer’s domestic distribution network by delivering raw materials to manufacturing plants and finished goods to distribution centers.

The average volume of the fleet is approximately 200 Truckloads per week.

The operation also provides spotting, equipment movement, yard management, and logistic administrative support services for the home appliance company’s manufacturing plants and transportation management teams.

Contents

• Challenges
• Dedicated Fleet Solution
• Communication - Collaboration - Culture
• Expanding Operational Value Add
• Driving Out Cost
• Safety
• Above & Beyond - Custom Driver Training Academy
• Value & Results
• Value Added Upstream

“Prior to LEGACY, I felt like my goals for IDFO were never aligned with those of our 3rd party logistics provider. I was constantly reminded of the challenges we faced without any effort put toward creative solutions. With LEGACY, it is a true partnership. The challenges still exist but they come to the party with action plans to address those challenges. LEGACY’s driver training academy is a great example. Is it tough to hire and retain good drivers?... Of course. But LEGACY is succeeding in areas where their predecessor was never able to move the needle.” - President IDFO