Introduction
When a national building products manufacturer sought a transportation partner to streamline distribution from one of its busiest production facilities, they turned to Covenant Logistics for a custom fleet solution. Facing complex delivery routes, variable volumes, and a wide geographic footprint, the manufacturer needed a provider capable of delivering consistent performance, flexibility, and cost savings—without compromising service.
Challenge
The customer required a dedicated transportation partner to manage outbound deliveries from their window manufacturing plant, covering a service area that included Florida, Alabama, Southern Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Their needs included:
• Multi-stop, round-trip routes requiring driver unloads
• High trailer and truck utilization with minimized empty miles
• Flexibility to handle seasonal demand surges and special projects
• Reliable, cost-effective delivery compared to one-way market rates
Covenant’s Solution
Covenant deployed a dedicated fleet consisting of 12 trucks and 26 trailers operating from the customer’s Florida facility. We designed a flexible, multi-stop routing strategy tailored to their delivery footprint across the Southeast and South-Central U.S., supported by:
• Asset Optimization: Strategic routing reduced empty miles and improved cost-per-delivery over traditional one-way solutions.
• Driver Support & Trailer Augmentation: Covenant provided a trailer for modification to support the customer's unique loading system—equipped with an internal track to streamline unloading.
• Scalability for Surge Volumes: Covenant supplemented the dedicated fleet with brokerage and expedited services during peak periods, including long-haul project work to new markets like the Pacific Northwest.
• Responsive Communication: Our team maintained high levels of responsiveness, delivering consistent support during planned and unplanned capacity needs.
Results
Covenant’s dedicated fleet solution delivered measurable improvements across cost, service, and operations. By optimizing asset utilization and reducing empty miles, the customer experienced significant cost savings compared to traditional one-way carrier rates. The scalable nature of the solution allowed Covenant to flex capacity during peak seasons and special projects, including market tests in new regions. Additionally, custom trailer modifications enhanced the driver experience, enabling faster unloads and more efficient deliveries. Since launching the fleet in 2009, Covenant has supported the customer’s evolving needs through a responsive, long-term partnership that continues to grow alongside their business.
Let’s build a logistics solution around your business. Connect with Covenant today to explore a custom strategy that evolves with you.
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