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Access America Transport has had a record-breaking 2010 and we have very high expectations for 2011. 2011 will be a transitional time for our industry as shippers, carriers and 3PL’s begin to understand the full impact of the implementation of new regulations such as CSA 2010. We believe our model and planning allow us the ability to respond quickly to any possible scenario that might affect the freight market.
Access America Transport has preemptively implemented several measures related to the CSA 2010 rollout that we hope will ease the transition for our partners.While the overall affect on supply and demand remains to be seen, we believe that ultimately the new regulations will make our highways safer. How does this affect our business? The new measures have changed the way we vet our partner carriers and build relationships. Previously, we looked solely at SAFESTAT scores and safety ratings as our leading indicators of a carrier’s ability to safely transport a shipment. Access America Transport will now look at each basic principle of CSA 2010 to make this type of determination.
Access America Transport has been in communication with our largest partners for quite some time concerning these new measures. It is our hope that this dialogue has helped mitigate some potential problems. We are also exploring possible monetary and non-monetary incentives for carriers whose scores are in the top percentile. We have worked with many of our customers to educate them in order to ensure a smooth transition on their end as well. Our early indicators show that there could be anything from a slight affect to a major upheaval on the market based on increased demand for hiring and retaining the safest drivers. We have always used a weighted scale which incentivizes our logistics coordinators to work with partners with superior safety ratings. We have found this logic has typically translated over in the form of superior service for our customers.
Access America Transport appears poised for another stellar year of growth in 2011. We believe CSA 2010 is certainly going to change our industry, but that preparation and understanding these new metrics will be the keys to success. Access America will continue to focus on continuous improvement and increasing efficiency. We will not waiver from our commitments to customers and partner carriers.We anticipate substantial growth over the coming months and will abide by those same principles of commitment, quality, service and integrity in our business practices.
