Company History

ARL, Inc. was established in 1978. Over the years, we have grown from a small family owned trucking company into a large competitor with 50 employees and 80 agents nationwide. We maintain a large owner/Independent Business Associate and fleet owner base of equipment. However, we at ARL, Inc. have continued to maintain the "Family" image.

ARL, Inc. takes pride in the fact that we transport any type of commodity. We utilize step decks, intermodal drayage, dry vans, reefers, and flat beds and also transport specialized loads.

We are constantly striving to protect our customers with maintaining high insurance coverage. Our liability insurance now stands at $1,000,000.00, our general liability is at $2,000,000.00 and cargo is at $100,000.00.

ARL, Inc. also has a brokerage division named ARL Special Services. This division has a carrier base of over 7,000.

Mission Statement

To promote an organizational agency network to manage transportation needs. Focusing on integrity and service with sales throughout the global market place. That "Quality" is measured by a constant goal that translates into innovation, teamwork and safety.

Core Values

• Professional Image
• Team Player
• Uncompromised Customer Service
• Fostering Personal Relationships
• Provide a Currency for Economical Growth

Quality

Since ARL's inception as a special commodity carrier in 1978, ARL has expanded to offer full trucking service. This includes operation in common and contract for the continental United States, Alaska and Canada. ARL special service also possesses brokerage authority. Today, ARL Network's management team consists not only of the satellite offices but four divisional companies: American Carrier Group, Government Freight Division, General Express, Patriot Transport and ARL, Inc., along with 1 managing network: ARL Special Services With a customer base of three thousand, ARL maintains and guarantees a tradition of one-on-one services. ARL's staff provides the knowledge and expertise to tailor service to its customers and their needs. A complete line of equipment and an advanced computer freight control system provides ARL with the versatility to handle any type of cargo.

Capabilities

Growth over the last twenty-five years has enhanced the service provided by ARL. ARL maintains a wide range of equipment including dry vans, refrigerated trailers, flatbeds, tankers, and specialized trailers for transporting any and all commodities.

Intermodal drayage work servicing most of the nation's major ports and rail yards. ARL has also orchestrated the movement of overseas projects, from start to finish.

ARL possesses a: U.S. Customs Bond, Canadian Customs Bond, Heavy Vehicle Use Bond, $100,000.00 U.S., Military Performance Bond and Liquor, Broker Surety Bond for all states traveled.

Our highly skilled personnel make it a personal challenge to be certain shipments are delivered on time and safely intact. Assisted with a state-of-the-art computer network, ARL's professionals have instant access to field operations and immediate tracking information. ARL's advanced computer freight control system matches equipment with transportation needs instantly and tracks all loads in transit.

ARL has developed a vast network designed with service in mind. This multifaceted network expedites loads to any destination in the United States, Alaska and Canada, ARL's central dispatch utilizes load coordinators to help balance the flow of equipment and freight throughout the network of satellite offices.

Service

Quality at ARL is a dynamic process demonstrated by a proven track record of individualized customer relationships and attention to details. Freight coordinators strive to identify and meet agent, customer and contractor needs.

Daily systems are designed to ensure safe and reliable pick-up and delivery.

Freight coordinators are available 24 hours a day.

A wire service enables drivers access to emergency financial assistance.

ARL provides quality approved drivers (insurance, safety records, drug testing).

Commitment

The employees of ARL derive satisfaction from a job well done. We are dedicated to prompt and reliable service, placing priority on customer business requirements. No matter how routine or complex your needs, ARL offers a friendly enthusiastic response.