Status Transportation Atlanta Truck and Trailer Repair Shop Keeps Owner Operators Moving
The company's expansion into the Atlanta area has fulfilled its expansion goals and is now set to exceed them with additional facilities to support its transportation operation
ORLANDO, Fla., April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Status Transportation Corp., a leading ground freight and cargo services company for Owner Operators has secured an additional 6,000 square feet of light industrial space to its Atlanta, GA facilities—effectively doubling the size of its operation in this strategic location.
The Atlanta facility first opened in 2014 as part of a strategic expansion plan to support Owner Operators in the Southeastern US, allowing Orlando-based Status Transportation to extend its reach beyond the Florida border.
As a strategic location where three major Interstate Roads converge—namely I-75, I-85, and I-20—along with several perimeter arteries that connect the southern interstate network to the rest of the country, Atlanta GA is a stronghold in the competitive transportation industry.
The current growth has prompted Status Transportation to strengthen its presence by adding additional loading docks, warehouse and office space adjacent to the existing location.
Increased demand for commercial transportation in recent years has driven Status Transportation to continue growing, evolving and renewing its ability to not only serve a diverse goods transportation market but remain mindful of the needs of its affiliated Owner Operators.
Case in point, Status Transportation uncovered a cost-benefit opportunity for Owner Operators. The cost to service their Auxiliary Power Units (or APUs), which often require maintenance, repair, and refurbishment—often totaled half the replacement cost of a new unit.
"Our APU refurbishment services in the Atlanta facility keeps Owner Operators warm in the winter and cool in the summer months," says John L. Statkus, of Status Transportation. "The ability to support the refurbishment of an APU has a direct impact on the profitability of an Owner Operator since it operates independently from the main engine."
Given that many cities do not allow idling trucks during overnight rest stops, APUs are a critical element of commercial transportation, and a perfect solution for Owner Operators, since they can run on smaller amounts of fuel.
Truck parking is already an issue that has been regulated and enforced, so this gives an opportunity for Status Transportation to show our mindful effort to ensure that Owner Operators are complying with anti-idle laws by using non-intrusive APUs.
Owner Operators favor brands like Thermo King or Carrier and the benefits of these APUs include a reduction in fuel consumption, the extension of truck engine maintenance periods, and essential air conditioning/heating for the driver to rest safely.
With this in mind, Statkus adds an important value point for APUs: "An added benefit to our Owner Operators is the reduced wear-and-tear on their vehicles, which translates into lower maintenance costs."
Status Transportation has been advocating on behalf of its Owner Operators by finding banks and other lending institutions who are facilitating financing for APU units. In addition, Status Transportation provides a 3-month warranty for both Owner Operators and the general public.
At any given point, the Atlanta facility is working on an average 30 units in a constantly-full warehouse—keeping Owner Operators happy and moving so they can remain ahead of the competition with the support of Status Transportation.
About Status Transportation
Status Transportation Corp. is a Florida-based trucking company that provides support for Owner Operator truck drivers, managing all aspects of freight dispatch and operations management. The company works to generate business for Owner Operators, ensuring a constant stream of business and revenue opportunities. Status Transportation has been operating since 2009 with offices in Orlando, FL, and Atlanta, GA.
For more information about Status Transportation, its services and career opportunities, please visit http://www.statustrucks.com.
SOURCE Status Transportation Corp
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