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Federal Reporting,
Contacts,
Sales and Marketing,
Scope of Authority,
Equipment - Size of Fleet,
Personnel,
Service Considerations,
Insurance
TANDEM TRANSPORT CORP
CARRIER PROFILE
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CORPORATE OFFICE |
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BUSINESS OFFICE |
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(Marketing / Operations)
1111 West US Highway 20
Bldg A, Suite A
Michigan City, IN 46360-6849 |
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(National Sales/Accounting)
1101 Michigan Avenue
P.O. Box 180
St. Louis, MI 48880 |
WEB ADDRESS: www.Tand.com
ICC NUMBER: MC-156133
FEDERAL ID NUMBER: 35-1491990
DOT NUMBER: 198033
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
- Walter G. Bay, COB, CEO
- Jeffery T. Gross, President, COO
- David Bay, Vice President, Human Resources & Administrative Services
- Terry Killingbeck, Vice President, Marketing & Logistics
- Aaron Kenyon, Vice President, Finance & Legal Counsel
ESTABLISHMENT: Tandem and predecessor companies have provided
for-hire freight services throughout the U.S. since 1945.
FINANCIAL AND OPERATING CONDITION: The financial condition of Tandem
Transport Corp. continues to be very strong. Tandem revenues grew from less
than $5 million in 1985 to nearly $60 million in Fiscal Year 2008.
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TERMINAL LOCATIONS & CONTACTS
Corporate Headquarters (Marketing/Operations)
Michigan City, IN
Sales
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Terry
Killingbeck (Ext. 8114)
V.P. Marketing & Logistics |
U.S. (800)348-8532
Phone: (219)874-6271 |
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Sue
Edwards (Ext. 8118)
Manager, Sales Administration |
Fax: (219)873-7051 |
Corporate Dispatch
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Barry
Kiernan (Ext. 8135)
Director of Traffic |
U.S. (800)348-8532
Phone: (219)874-6271 |
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Melinda
Green (Ext. 8129)
Traffic Manager |
Fax: (219)872-3626 |
Maintenance / Safety
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Bob
Bednarek (Ext. 8113)
Sr. Director of Safety & Maintenance |
U.S. (800)348-8532
Phone: (219)874-6271 |
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Leslye Kreighbaum (Ext. 8119)
Compliance Manager |
Fax: (219)872-7051 |
Recruiting
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Rick McShane (Ext. 8189) Recruiting Manager |
U.S. (800)348-8532
Phone: (219)874-6271
Fax: (219)873-7052
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National Sales/Accounting
St. Louis, MI
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Jeff Gross
(Ext. 8211)
President, COO |
U.S. (800)232-6748
Phone: (989)681-5754 |
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Aaron
Kenyon (Ext. 8213)
Vice President, Finance & Legal Counsel |
Fax: (989)681-2216 |
Regional Sales/Dispatch
Chattanooga, TN
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Russell
Ferguson
Terminal Manager, So. Region |
U.S.: (800)423-9453
Phone: (423)629-7001 |
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Deborah
Lowery
Traffic Coordinator, So. Region |
Fax: (423)629-7004 |
Regional Sales/Dispatch/Maintenance
Gaylord, MI
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Ken Worm
Regional Manager
Operations & Driver Development |
U.S.: (800)472-9622
Phone: (989)732-7297
Fax: (989)731-2960 |
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Alec
Burson
Regional Traffic Coordinator |
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Regional Sales/Dispatch
Vanlue, OH
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Bob Brooks
Regional Manager |
U.S.: (800)531-7725
Phone: (419)387-7725 |
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Toby
Brooks
Regional Traffic Coordinator |
Fax: (419)387-7743 |
Regional Sales/Dispatch
Savannah, GA
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John Good
Terminal Manager |
U.S.: (800)591-0466
Phone: (912)963-9750 |
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Amy Hires
Regional Traffic Coordinator |
Fax: (912)963-9751 |
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Gary
Fowler
Manager, Safety and Recruiting |
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SALES AND MARKETING: Tandem has a number of
features that make it the number one choice in flatbed carriers:
- Company owned fleet of 268 tractors all with standard length
48' predominately East aluminum, air-ride flatbed trailers,
7 Independent Contactors and 30 Exclusive Fleet Owner/Brokers making our
total fleet size of 305 units.
- Full lumber tarps, steel tarps, straps, chains, coil racks and pads. We can
haul nearly all types of building material, steel, or machinery.
- Dedicated equipment to meet your short haul needs. Tandem can assign
dedicated drivers that will serve you daily.
- Spread-Axle trailers providing Interstate and Intrastate service
with up to 51,000 pounds of payload capacity.
- Multi-Axle trailers providing Intrastate Michigan service up to
104,000 pounds of payload capacity.
- Doubles (Trains) providing Intrastate Michigan (and Northern Ohio and Nothern Indiana) service with up to
104,000 pounds of payload capacity with 56' of deck space.
- Late modeled tractors and trailers. Tractors are mostly 2006 - 2010
and trailers 2006 - 2009.
- 48 state authority including Ontario Canada for tandem axle
equipment. Also, intrastate authority for Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Texas, and Missouri.
- Flexible rates that can be per hundred weight, per mile,
point-to-point, or customized to meet shippers needs.
- EDI Capability for automatic payment and freight tender.
- Customized reporting available to show trends, charts, maps, etc. to
meet your analytical needs.
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SCOPE OF OPERATING AUTHORITY
- Tandem operates with forty-eight (48) state general commodities, common
and contract authorities, plus Intrastate authority for GA, IL, IN,
KY, MI, OH, TX, MO, TN
- Heaviest Traffic Lanes are East of the MS River, with concentration
of services in IL, IN, MI, OH, PA (West), and WI. We also have a very strong
presence in the South East with our terminals in Savannah, GA and Chattanooga,
TN, with concentration in AL, GA, NC, SC, TN.
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EQUIPMENT - SIZE OF FLEET
Company Owned: Type and Size of Fleet ( Current)
Tractors:
- 198 - Freightliner Conventionals
- 70 - Volvo Conventionals
Trailers:
- 220 - East 48' Aluminum AIR RIDE Tandem Axles
- 45 - Reitnouer 48' Aluminum AIR RIDE Tandem Axles
- 10 - Fontaine 48' Aluminum AIR RIDE Tri Axles
- 10 - East 48' Aluminum AIR RIDE Tri Axles
- 5 - Reitnouer 48' Aluminum AIR RIDE Tri Axles
- 10 - Fontaine 48' Aluminum AIR RIDE - Tandem Axles
- 6 - East 48' Aluminum AIR RIDE 6 Axles
- 5 - East 48' Aluminum AIR RIDE 7 Axles
- 4 - Benson 48' Aluminum AIR RIDE Tandem Axles
- 4 - Reitnouer 48' Aluminum AIR RIDE 7 Axles
- 1 - Thruway 50' AIR RIDE 8 Axles
Condition and Year: Tandem follows a strict maintenance schedule for
all equipment to insure safe and efficient operation. All equipment is in
EXCELLENT condition. A snapshot of our late-modeled equipment is:
Tractors:
- 5 - 2010 models
- 5 - 2009 models
- 105 - 2007 models
- 100 - 2006 models
- 53 - 2005 models
Trailers:
- 27 - 2009 models
- 121 - 2008 models
- 101 - 2007 models
- 46 - 2006 models
- 10 - 2003 models
- 5 - 2002 models
- 10 - 2000 models
Our fleet is continuously cycled, utilizing long-term contractual agreements
with quality vendors.
Leased: Independent Contractors & Exclusive Fleet Operators
Type and size of fleet
- Roughly seven (7) tractor-trailer combinations.
- All equipment is well maintained. Trailers comprised of 48' tandem and
spread axle trailers.
- Independent Contractors are thoroughly screened to meet our qualifications.
Many of these drivers have been with Tandem for several years.
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PERSONNEL
- Company Drivers - 232
- Independent Contractors - 7
- Broker Drivers - 30
- Accounting / Finance - 10
- Safety/Compliance/Recruiting/Driver Personnel - 10
- Operations - 21
- Sales/Traffic - 22
- Total - 332 employees
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SERVICE CONSIDERATIONS
- Communications, Tracking and Expediting: Scheduled loading and
unloading provided as well as customer notification upon request. All drivers
to contact central dispatch by 9:30 AM CST daily. We began installation of Qualcomm
satellite communications as of January 2009.
- Central Dispatch and Coordination: All freight is monitored by
Central Dispatch in Michigan City, IN. However, each terminal coordinates
planning and dispatch for their geographic area. Most loading schedules are
arranged one day prior to pick up; however, same-day pick up is possible.
- Control of Pick Up and Delivery: No loads are accepted without
drivers available for pick up. Loads accepted within a 500 mile radius are
scheduled for delivery the next working day (special deliveries can be
arranged). All drivers are required to contact dispatch when empty.
- Customer Service: Tight control of company drivers and independent
contractors allows Tandem to react quickly to special customer situations. Stop
off and reconsignment service is provided. Safe, late model equipment enhances
our shipper's product to consignee. Excellent securement and protective
equipment are provided. Our drivers are well screened, qualified, and well
paid. They receive many incentives to further insure quality customer service
(ie. safe driving, fuel, highest revenue, etc.)
- Overage, Shortage, and Damaged Claims: Tandem is very serious about
meeting customer requirements as well as DOT regulations. Our last DOT Safety
Compliance Audit (December 2000) revealed that Tandem Transport is in
FULL compliance with all federal regulatory and safety requirements. Due
to the scrutiny we maintain, our customer satisfaction is high and claims
negligible. This is reflected in our excellent insurance rating. Should you have any
questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Leslye Kreighbaum, Manager, Compliance, at 800-348-8532 ext. 8119.
- Billing and Payment: Computerized billing is forwarded to our
customers upon Tandem's receipt of driver's completed paperwork. Payment
requested within seven (7) days of receipt of billing.
We are also EDI capable and have several accounts on an automatic payment
program. Should you have interest in automatic payments or any EDI issues
please contact Scott Nobles, our Systems Administrator, at 800-348-8532 (ext.
8157), and he will advise you of our systems and their capabilities.
- Information Systems and Reports: Tandem's finance and operations are
fully integrated in our computer system. Should you have need of activity or
trend reports, do not hesitate to ask. We can prepare maps, graphs, charts,
etc.. tailored to your analytical needs.
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LIABILITY INSURANCE
Tandem is covered by the following insurance:
Great West Casualty Company - Omaha, NE
Policy Number: CLP000486A
Cargo Liability: $200,000
Excellent safety and cargo liability ratio
INSURANCE AGENT
Tandem's insurance agent is:
Motor-Ways, Incorporated
P O Box 42308
Urbandale, IA 50322
ATTENTION: Mr. Pat Storey, President
(800)642-4163
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