SupplyChain Magazine May 2015 | Page 69

SUPPLY CHAIN driving ,” says Ilie , explaining that Andy Transport strives to ensure that its fleet is among the greenest on the highway . “ Eco-driving contributes to climate protection and pollution reduction ; this new tool was easily adopted by our company as it aligns with our corporate mission .”
A Responsibility Toward Growth Every business is ultimately tuned toward steady growth , and Andy Transport is also on this path . So far , the company ’ s track record speaks for itself — what started as a onetruck operation in 2001 has become a rapidly expanding enterprise with plans to add as many as 65 new trucks to the fleet within this year alone . Beyond fleet expansion , Andy Transport also has plans to diversify and spread growth around to its various divisions .
“ We ’ ve had our logistics division since 2007 , and it is a small division compared to our trucking division — but it ’ s definitely something we ’ re looking at growing ,” says Andy Transport COO Andreea Crisan , who notes that Andy Transport is also looking to diversify its flat bed and intermodal divisions , as well .
Another way that Andy Transport is growing is through its connections , engaging in certifications like the United States Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) SmartWay Transport Partnership and the C-TPAT through Customs and Border Protection . Such certifications bolster Andy Transport ’ s reputation among clients and prove the company ’ s commitment to issues like environmental sustainability and the latest standards in best practices . With independent audits , clients can rest assured that the service they are signing up for is the best .
A Responsibility to the Team What sets Andy Transport apart from its competition ? Several points come to mind , from the flexibility to its consistent and reliable high quality service . But perhaps above all , what puts Andy Transport head and shoulders above the rest is the value that it places in each and every member of its team .
“ We value our human resources ,” says Ilie . “ We treat everybody fairly , and our drivers are very well respected .” According to Andreea ,
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