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Identifying Pain Points
Simmons Foods, a leading supplier of pet food, food ingredients and poultry, was experiencing growth in their business but the time and resources it took to organize their transportation was weakening their overall operations. They required a dedicated carrier that could supply them with solutions to support their unique needs.
“J.B. Hunt allows us to focus our time, effort and energy on those things that make us competitive. They move product between our facilities, they do that cost competitively and reliably.”
Wes McClure
Senior Vice President of Operations, Simmons Foods
Building Solutions
The transportation solutions that our Dedicated Contract Services® teams provide allow Simmons to channel their time and resources into their core competencies, which helps their company innovate and compete in the market. The solutions that we provide include:
• Custom fleet tailored to ag-specific needs
• Company drivers trained on biosecurity and fleet safety
• Data reporting and analytics for operational insights
8%
Decrease in trailer need creates savings
Optimized processes and reporting meant decreased trailer needs – creating equipment cost savings.
500+
Tractors and trailing units provided
We built a completely customized fleet for Simmons thanks to our investments in equipment.
15%
Fleet growth ability during surges
Our capacity and flexibility have allowed us to surge fleet sizes by as much as 15% during busy periods.
Transforming Transportation
Need live haul, feed or food commodity transportation? Our Dedicated Contract Services teams can support you with the right drivers, equipment and solutions to fit your operations. Outsource your transportation and take the stress of fleet management off your plate.