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Innovators: Averitt Express

Created a companywide incentive program for associates to reduce resource use.

February 1, 2009

Averitt gave away this Smart Car, a 40-mile-per-gallon car sold through Mercedes-Benz dealerships, to one lucky associate whose team or facility showed measured improvement in conservation and efficiency. Another 20 associates won a $500 gas card.

Innovators: Bay & Bay Transportation

Improved equipment and driver flexibility by staging specialized load securement items at various locations throughout its operation.

January 1, 2009

Building a network of drop-off and pick-up points for blankets, straps, bars, decking, ramps and so on was necessary to allow Bay & Bay Transportation to grow the niche business efficiently with a dry van operation that also hauls freight.

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Considerations for expanding your fleet

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GP Transco upgraded its in-house TMS with two AI-powered tools to improve driver/load planning and reduce inefficiencies. Currently, 95% of load entries are automated through data robots and EDI, minimizing mismatched loads, reducing planner workload and boosting customer satisfaction. The company was named CCJ's Innovator of the Year Thursday night. Pictured are CEO Dominic Zastarskis and Amos Savickas, EVP of Operations.

GP Transco named CCJ's Innovator of the Year

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