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Profile: The TransX Group of Companies
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Number of employees: 2,500+ in North America
The TransX Group of Companies strives to be the premier provider of integrated transportation solutions to North America’s business community. TransX is a full- service transportation company providing innovative options for our customers to ship a wide variety of products and goods all over North America. Through it’s valued employees, TransX endeavors to set the standards for service and customer satisfaction in all market segments in which it operates.
TransX vehicles utilize the latest emission control technology in all of its fleet equipment. Other fuel and emissions-reducing strategies include: governed trucks, engine idle reduction technology, use of auxillary power units (APU’s,) and driver education and training—all designed to have a minimal impact on our environment. The TransX Group of Companies is committed to protecting the environment, as demonstrated by the use of:
- Aerodynamically-designed equipment, with latest emission control technology;
- Optimal specifications on engine, driveline, and transmission configurations to maximize fuel economy;
- Synthetic motor oils and driveline lube;
- In-cab heating and cooling system technology to reduce engine idling;
- Anti-idling policies and idle-free zones;
- Ongoing training and education for all drivers, to maximize fuel efficiency, and reduce fuel consumption; and
- Compliance with all local, state, provincial, and Federal regulations.
“Our goal at the TransX Group of Companies is to be as environmentally friendly as possible while still providing our customers with excellent on time service and performance. We are proud to join with, all other transport companies who have decided to partner with the US EPA Smartway Program. We believe in and are actively adopting and developing new initiatives that will promote respect, responsibility for, and protection of our environment. We will continue to implement environmentally friendly technologies to reduce emissions, reduce idle times, and improve fuel economy.”
Louie Tolaini
President, TransX Group of Companies