Services
Transportation Services
Core Carrier Service
This service is essentially a partnership between Garner and a shipper to handle
all of the shippers' transportation needs on an as needed basis.
Dedicated Service
With Dedicated Service, a Garner truck is assigned (“dedicated”) to the same shipper
every day to move whatever the shipper needs transported. Dispatch can be handled
by Garner Transportation Group or directly by the shipper.
Spotting Service
Garner supplies specialized equipment to handle in-yard and short-distance movements
including loading, unloading, and storage trailers as needed. Communication is maintained
between the drivers and dispatch at all times.
Logistics Management
Garner offers customers assistance in figuring traffic lanes, transporting raw materials
to the manufacturer, and transporting finished products to distributors or to the
consumer as needed. With Total Logistics Management, services can be tailored to
meet the specific needs of the customer.
Cartage Trailers
Available for use on short-haul, local movements. Basic trailers for basic needs.
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Warehousing
Warehousing
Garner Transportation Group is a partner in Tall Timbers Distribution Center which
provides over two million square feet of public warehousing services in four states
as well as having a location in Foreign Trade Zone #151. There is also 10,000 square
feet of warehousing space at Garner’s main terminal with cross-docking availability.
Storage Trailers
Garner Transportation Group has 48’ X 102’ storage trailers which can be picked
up and delivered at the convenience of the customer. These trailers are available
at special rates.
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Operations
Findlay Dispatch
Dispatch office hours are Sunday evening 10 p.m. through Friday afternoon 5 p.m.;
however, a dispatcher is always on-call to monitor customer or driver needs.
With Garner's updated technology, on-call dispatchers have access to the Garner
network from their home computers enabling them to answer all customer and driver
questions.
Customers can call 1-800-283-1133 to reach a coordinator who will take
their order and make the necessary arrangements to process the shipment. Garner
has two coordinators who handle order entry into the computer system. These coordinators
are responsible for accepting freight and assigning drivers.
Our dispatchers supply drivers with information through the mobile communication
system and handle situations as they arise.
On-Board Communications and Tracking System
The Qualcomm mobile communication and fleet management system utilized by Garner
uses technology and equipment superior to most satellite systems available today.
This system currently interfaces with the dispatch system to provide up-to-the-minute
status reports on shipments. With Qualcomm, dispatchers can contact drivers at any
time.
This easy to use, open-line of communication ensures that our drivers can plan their
lives by having dispatch information in advance and the availability of customer
directions 24 hours a day. Garner drivers do not have to talk with a dispatcher
to get directions to pick up or delivery locations; directions can be accessed via
the Qualcomm unit that is located in the cab of the truck. Less phone time
means more drive time!
Equipment
The late model equipment operated by Garner includes over 125 tractors and over
350 trailers with 53' super wide and 48' X 102' Storage
Vans . Garner is also willing to acquire additional equipment
to meet the needs of customers.
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Maintenance
Shop
Vehicle and equipment maintenance, repairs and inspections are handled at clean,
environmentally friendly, state-of-the-art maintenance facilities located at the
Findlay, Ohio terminal.
Garner's highly-skilled technicians continuously receive recurrent training to keep
pace with ever-changing technological advancements.
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