Private Fleet Conversion

Private Fleet Conversion – Is your company finding it difficult to operate a private fleet in this challenging environment of escalating costs, increased Federal regulatory compliance and economic uncertainty? If so, then turn to CRST Dedicated Services as a strategic partner with the experience and expertise to design, implement and operate a seamless private fleet conversion. With a customer base spanning a wide variety of industry segments, our team has the knowledge and know-how regarding equipment of all types including flatbeds, dry vans, hoppers, curtain-side, roller beds, pup trailers, tankers, end-dumps and temperature controlled units.

Our management team’s 130 combined years of industry experience will ensure a customized, cost-effective solution along with flawless execution thus allowing your company to focus on its core-competency with no negative impact to service. Regardless of whether you own or lease your equipment, our team of professional operations and financial personnel will work closely with your organization to develop a win-win fleet conversion strategy in either a cost-plus or a fixed and variable operating environment.

Why consider CRST Dedicated Services? Outsourcing your private fleet to CRST can enhance your supply chain and your bottom line through the benefits of:

Financial Management

Manage Cash Flow
Maximize Stakeholder’s Returns
Lower overall cost through reduced inventory and less damaged goods
Utilization of CRST’s vast network to enhance backhaul revenue generation & gain-share program
Ability to free up capital for investment that is currently tied up in or earmarked for transportation equipment and technology
Off balance sheet assets can improve ROA (Return On Assets) and other financial performance measures
Eliminates repair and maintenance costs
Eliminates liability, physical damage, and worker’s compensation exposure
Eliminates D.O.T. and EPA compliance and exposure related to your fleet
Fuel tax reporting will be handled by CRST
Professional program management and adherence to Lean/Six Sigma principles and practices
Benefit from CRST's tremendous buying power regarding fuel, equipment, maintenance and et cetera
Improved ability to flex your fleet by using CRST’s asset-based network of over 3,100+ tractors, 4,800+ trailers and 4,000+ drivers

Business Strategy

Preserves capital for core business
Flexible to meet changing service or product needs
Facilitates ventures into new markets
Increases competitiveness through cost savings and improved customer service
Helps you stay ahead of the competition and improve customer loyalty
Quarterly business reviews to ensure we are aligned with your company’s goals and vision

Customer Satisfaction

Well-trained, supervised, professional drivers
Key performance measurements allow for continuous improvement
Optimal design and dependable vehicles improve delivery reliability
Improved speed to market through flexible, reliable services
Improved accuracy and timeliness of shipment visibility through award-winning transportation technology

Efficient Operations

Allows you to better manage business fluctuations
Reduced administrative tasks allow you to focus on core business
Reduced inventory expense through timely, reliable delivery and improved shipment visibility
Management reports to monitor progress help improve efficiencies and result in fewer problems
Based on your preference, account management can be located onsite or offsite

Human Resources

Less time spent on personnel issues
Professional driver recruiting, selection and training results in improved driver retention
Allows your company to leverage human capital
If your company prefers, as long as they meet our standard requirements, CRST is open to hiring current management staff and drivers in order to help retain intellectual property

Risk Management

Ability to control residual and operating risks
Professional Safety training helps create a safer workplace
Helps to ensure safety and regulatory compliance
Reduces your company’s exposure in the workplace, on the highway, and to the environment

If your company can benefit from any of the above, our team would like to partner with you and create a Value Proposition based on:

Analysis of your historical transportation data
Analysis of projected volumes compared to historical data
Identification of vehicle types and service needs of your clients
Determination of seasonal or peak needs
A comprehensive analysis of driver duties, wages, retention and performance
Network and transportation design based on transportation data and customer service requirements
Detailed operations review of all key business processes
Creation of an implementation plan
Comparison of your current transportation expenditures and accounting

Anxious to get started? We look forward to you contacting us:

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By phone: 1.800.736.2778

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