R.J. Express, Ltd.

R.J. EXPRESS LTD a regional trucking company hauls non-bulk chemicals and other essential elements used in semiconductors and other high tech industries. It transports these products in temperature controlled environments with air ride suspensions. All trucks and trailers are equipped with Teletrac GPS tracking. These capabilities along with prompt professional service “are a must” for supporting Just-In-Time inventories and operations.

How would you manage a trucking business like this?

  • Over 90% of your loads are classified as Hazardous Material,
  • Most loads require a temperature-controlled environment,
  • Virtually all loads have a same-day, Just-In-Time delivery window,

Constant two-way communications with the driver is a safety and compliance must have.

  • Drivers transports only raw materials or semi-finished goods such as components and/or hazardous materials that end up in electronics products, and
  • The Company operates both trailer and container divisions.

That’s the daily mission of Jon T. Glover, R.J.’s president. To make the operation run smoothly and comply with a myriad of regulations governing hazmat cargo, R.J. Express brought Fleet Director onboard.

The company uses Fleet Director’s highly accurate GPS location tracking to continuously monitor the locations and travel patterns of all trucks carrying hazmat loads.

“If a hazmat load becomes stationary, when it’s supposed to be moving, we need to know about it immediately and find out why. We can’t afford to guess,”

Mr. Glover said.“With Fleet Director, the company has seen its drivers become more accountable by adhering to the rules on speed and taking the most efficient routes.”

Out of route miles are a thing of the past. Fleet Director is also used to monitor payroll to assure that overtime hours are legitimate. Trailer utilization rates have also improved, by cutting response times to customers’ needs. Other results have been realized including: higher asset utilization, fewer wasted miles. faster response times, less fuel consumption, and overall lower labor costs.

For R.J. Express, the investment in Fleet Director pays bottom line dividends every day.

Mr. Glover summed up his views on the value of Fleet Director: “If you don’t have GPS and accurate operational information, you won’t be able to survive. For us, Fleet Director means survival.”