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Alvan Motor Freight, Inc.
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Annual Revenue:
$82,000,000
Number of employees:
600
Alvan Motor Freight is a Midwestern-based regional LTL carrier. Alvan’s
primary focus is providing consistent, error-free service on a next-day
basis throughout their operating region. In addition to their domestic
transportation services, Alvan also provides services to a number of
international markets, with Canada as the largest. Their focus extends
to design and implementation of industry leading consolidation and pool
distribution programs; custom built to a customer’s specific needs.
Alvan’s unique Managed LTL product combines the flexibility of
standard LTL service with the disciplines inherent in milk runs.
Under SmartWay, Alvan is implementing:
- Idling Reduction Program and Training
- Tire Inflation Program and Training
- Computerized Speed Limiting Program
- Fleet Mileage Improvement Program
“Improving fleet mileage figures and reducing fuel consumption
isn’t just good for the environment, it’s also just plain
smart business. The two go hand-in-hand and we work hard, every day,
at improving our performance. We are proud to be a SmartWay carrier.”
— Jim Van Zoeren, President and CEO of Alvan
Motor Freight, Inc
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