Cargo Transporters: Advancing Fleet Safety and Efficiency with Fleetworthy Solutions

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Cargo Transporters, a Claremont, North Carolina-based truckload carrier, operates a fleet of 504 late-model dry vans across the lower 48 states. Specializing in time-sensitive freight delivery and just-in-time (JIT) expedited truckload services, the company primarily focuses on lanes east of the Rocky Mountains. With a commitment to operational efficiency and environmental responsibility, Cargo Transporters offers shippers a comprehensive outsourced transportation solution.

In recognition of its leadership in energy efficiency and environmental performance, Cargo Transporters received the 2024 SmartWay Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The company’s forward-thinking approach extends beyond sustainability to shaping the industry, with its President and CEO, Dennis Dellinger, serving as chairman of the American Trucking Associations (ATA).

Fleetworthy’s Drivewyze and Bestpass solutions are integral to Cargo Transporters’ efforts to enhance safety, reduce costs, and streamline operations.

Optimizing Efficiency with Drivewyze PreClear

Cargo Transporters has utilized Drivewyze PreClear for several years to streamline weigh station compliance. Drivewyze, the largest weigh station bypass provider in North America, operates over 900 fixed and mobile sites across 48 states and provinces. Integrated with the company’s electronic logging devices (ELDs), the service provides drivers with visual and audio notifications to bypass or pull into upcoming inspection sites.

Thanks to Cargo Transporters’ strong safety scores, its drivers benefit from a high bypass rate, significantly reducing time spent at weigh stations. In October 2024 alone, the company’s 491 subscribed trucks bypassed 10,237 weigh stations. These bypasses resulted in an estimated monthly savings of $88,857, yielding a return on investment of over 10 times the monthly service cost.

“PreClear is invaluable for reducing downtime and the costs associated with weigh station stops,” said Jerry Sigmon, Jr., COO of Cargo Transporters. “Our drivers appreciate the ability to stay productive and avoid unnecessary delays.”

Enhancing Safety with Drivewyze Safety+

Cargo Transporters has further strengthened its commitment to safety with Drivewyze Safety+, a proactive in-cab alert system that notifies drivers of potential hazards such as low bridges, sharp curves, severe weather, and high-risk cargo theft areas. The company also leverages back-office tools to create custom alerts tailored to its operations, such as warnings about new road configurations near terminals.

“Safety+ has been a game-changer for our fleet. It helps drivers navigate challenges and promotes a safer environment for everyone on the road.”

Darren Burger

Vice President of Operations, Cargo Transporters

This system has yielded tangible results. For example, in 2023, the company saw a substantial reduction in bridge strikes, attributed to timely in-cab alerts warning drivers of low-clearance zones.

“Safety+ has been a game-changer for our fleet,” said Darren Burger, Vice President of Operations. “It helps drivers navigate challenges and promotes a safer environment for everyone on the road.”

Streamlining Toll Management with Bestpass

Since 2008, Cargo Transporters has relied on Bestpass to simplify toll management across its fleet. The solution consolidates all toll transactions into a single account, providing visibility into toll activity and enabling efficient payment processing. The fleet primarily uses Bestpass’ Complete Pass for nationwide coverage and E-ZPass for regional operations along the East Coast.

Bestpass also helps the company resolve toll discrepancies, such as violations or double charges, directly with tolling authorities. Over the past year, this service saved Cargo Transporters an estimated 25 hours in violation processing.

“Bestpass is an essential part of our fleet operations,” said Tim Hawn, Operations Manager – Assets. “It reduces the administrative burden and ensures accurate toll management, allowing us to focus on other priorities.”

“Bestpass is an essential part of our fleet operations. It reduces the administrative burden and ensures accurate toll management, allowing us to focus on other priorities.

Tim Hawn

Operations Manager – Assets, Cargo Transporters

A Unified Future with Fleetworthy

With Drivewyze and Bestpass now unified under Fleetworthy, Cargo Transporters sees new opportunities for innovation and service integration.

“Bringing these services together under Fleetworthy is a smart move,” said Sigmon. “We’ve relied on both Drivewyze and Bestpass for years to improve efficiency and safety, and we’re eager to see how they’ll continue to evolve and complement one another.”

Fleetworthy’s commitment to innovative solutions ensures Cargo Transporters can continue to operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably, meeting the demands of today’s transportation industry.

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