FORTRANS News and Events

At FORTRANS

2007

Winter 2007 - New Invoicing Capabilities
New capabilities will allow our customers the ability to receive their freight invoices via fax or e-mail.

2006

Fall 2006 - FORTRANS Implemented Document Imaging to Our Transportation Software
This new capability will allow Fortrans to interact more efficiently with our customers.

Summer 2006 - FORTRANS Introduced EDI 210 to Our Customers
This new capability allows us to exchanged data electronically with our customers.

January 2006 - 4th Generation Fortrans Gamily Member Acquires Operating Interest
Ryan Leslie has now assumed additional operating responsibility and has been name Vice President.

January 2006 - FORTRANS Employee/Family Member Retires
Long-time employee and family member Hank Leslie retired as of January 1, 2006 after 40 plus years of service.

2004

Fall 2004 - FORTRANS Invests In New Technology
FORTRANS increased its customer service capabilities by purchasing new Transportation Software (TMW Maddocks Systems). These new tools allow Fortrans to better serve our customers.

2003

FORTRANS Builds Web-site for Customer Service
FORTRANS establishes Internet domain name, www.shipwithfortrans.com. We continue to use new technology to improve our efficiencies and make assess to us easier.

2002

FORTRANS Delivers Peace of Mind
FORTRANS invests in new technology to ensure our customers’ shipments arrive on time – every time. We installed in-cab fleet information systems in our trucks employing satellite technology (GPS). PeopleNet Communications Corporation supports this technology. With this system, we can pinpoint your shipments location within blocks of our assigned destination. Our dispatch team regularly monitors our trucks to ensure on time service.

FORTRANS In On The Move
FORTRANS moves its corporate offices to a larger facility. Our planned growth and desire to seek operating efficiencies made our move possible.

In the Industry…

FMCSA Issues Final Rule on Drivers Hours of Service
The U.S. DOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced on April 24, 2003, the first substantial change to the hours-of-service rules (HOS) since 1939. The FMCSA estimates the new rule will save up to 75 lives and prevent as many as 1,326 fatigue-related crashes annually. There were an estimated 4,902 truck-related facilities in traffic crashes in 2002.

This rule governs drivers transporting freight in interstate commerce in a property-carrying commercial vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more, and operating vehicles transporting hazardous materials in quantities requiring vehicles placards. Carriers will operate under current hours-of-service regulations through January 3, 2004.

This final rule along with explanatory information may be accessed at the FMCSA Internet website at http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov. The American Trucking Association's website at www.truckline.com also provides significant amount of information about the new rule.