Randy, the president of Quality Carriers, recaps the second leg of his Texas Two-Step Tour in this vlog. He begins by outlining the journey, which includes stops at Angleton, Robstown, Laredo, San Antonio, and Fort Worth. Each location represents a significant part of Quality Carriers’ operations, focusing on maintenance, team dynamics, and customer service.
The first stop is Angleton, near Freeport, Texas, where Randy meets the local team. He highlights the company’s growing intermodal product, a system involving both tanks and chassis. Despite early challenges with sourcing chassis due to a global shortage, the operation is running smoothly. Randy appreciates the team’s dedication and praises the mechanics for their hard work preparing the equipment for operations.
In Robstown, Randy meets the terminal team and discusses the terminal’s role in serving significant customers. This facility started in 2016 and has grown steadily. He visits the shop and recognizes the staff for their excellent work. Randy highlights driver trainers’ key role in ensuring new drivers meet safety and compliance standards. The Robstown facility also handles unique equipment that is uncommon in other locations, reflecting its specialized role in the network.
Next, the tour takes Randy to Laredo, where he visits an affiliate operation. The facility, crucial for cross-border business with Mexico, is exceptionally organized and clean. Randy is impressed by the team’s professionalism and efficiency. He praises the Laredo location’s high-quality operations and driver facilities, including bunk rooms and showers. Randy’s experience at Laredo reinforces the company’s leadership in cross-border logistics.
Randy meets with the terminal team in San Antonio and highlights the facility’s key role in the company’s Texas operations. Although the shop is smaller than others, it is in the process of becoming a certified maintenance facility. Randy also meets one of the company’s long-time drivers, who shares his passion for the job and loyalty to the company. The positive culture and strong sense of community at the terminal are evident.
The final stop is Fort Worth, a multifaceted operation with a large trucking terminal, maintenance shop, and transload facility. During a demonstration, Randy appreciates the transload team’s commitment to safety. He highlights the mechanics’ dedication, particularly noting a new hire who switched careers to spend more time with his family. Randy reflects on how the company’s values are shared across all its Texas terminals, emphasizing the commitment to both employees and customers.
Randy concludes the vlog by expressing his gratitude for the teams he visited and their contributions to Quality Carriers’ success. The Texas Two-Step Tour gave him a deep appreciation for the work being done across the state, reinforcing the company’s industry leadership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quality Carriers’ intermodal service involves using specially designed tanks and chassis that can be easily transferred between trucks, trains, and ships. This flexibility allows them to provide efficient long-distance transport solutions, particularly for bulk liquid chemicals. The intermodal equipment is designed to ensure that the materials remain secure and compliant with regulations during every leg of the journey.
Quality Carriers is highly specialized in transporting hazardous materials, adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards. The company provides drivers with extensive hazardous chemical training and ensures its tankers are safely designed for containment. Quality Carriers also uses advanced monitoring systems to track shipments, ensuring the highest level of safety throughout the transportation process.
Quality Carriers is a leader in bulk liquid transport due to its vast fleet, specialized equipment, and highly trained personnel. The company offers comprehensive services, including chemical, food-grade, and hazardous materials transportation. Their focus on safety, advanced technology, and customer service, combined with decades of industry experience, sets them apart from competitors.
