Tucker Receives Highest SmartWay Transport Partners Score

It is inherent in the nature of transportation intermediaries like Tucker to be green, by the very nature of our business. Before brokers/forwarders (“3PLs”), motor carriers were very often loaded in one direction, and empty in the other. 3PLs have dramatically reduced, or controlled the carbon footprint of the trucking industry since 1980.

However, to be recognized by the U.S. EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partner program, it takes much more than that. Tucker retains the highest attainable SmartWay score of 1.25. SmartWay’s program is changing, and Tucker is ready for that change. Our utilization of SmartWay carriers continues to improve, and is at an all-time high.

For more information on SmartWay, please contact Tucker. Depending on how much your business uses Tucker for your freight, you may qualify to be a SmartWay Partner already. To learn more about the program, visit: www.epa.gov/smartwaylogistics.

Tucker Named Top 100 3PL 2011

Inbound Logistics Magazine again named Tucker a Top 100 3PL. Inbound Logistics is a monthly supply chain magazine. We’re honored to be recognized by Inbound Logistics and its readers. The freight business is a tough business, but it can also be fun. Doing a job well and being recognized for it by one’s peers is rewarding. Thank you.

Tucker Passes ISO-9001:2008 Comprehensive Audit

In August, Tucker passed its 3-year comprehensive ISO-9001:2008 audit. Every three years, the certification process in ISO is a more intensive, deeper level of analysis of procedures, work instructions, corrective action processes, and document policies.

We’re pleased to report that once again, Tucker has been recertified. ISO certification in the transportation industry is not widespread. We are one of the few ISO certified transportation companies in the country. Many of our customers have strict tolerances for the handling of their products. Strong and thoughtful procedures are critical to successfully meeting those demands.

Did You Know?

In addition to our freight services, Tucker Company has the capabilities to transport Mobile Homes. As a third party freightmanagement company we have partnerships with mobile home carriers to provide yet another valuable resource for our shippers. Another reason to call us for all of your transportation needs!