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Hirshbach Press Release – Trailer Aerodynamic Kits

Hirschbach deploys 1,100 TRANSTEX® EDGE ELITE AERO® SYSTEMS – Trailer Aerodynamic Kits

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Hirschbach Motor Lines, one of the nation’s most respected and forward-thinking refrigerated carriers, announced today a new partnership with TRANSTEX, a pioneer manufacturer of elite fuel-saving aerodynamic solutions for full trailer coverage.

As part of its mission to reduce its carbon footprint and leverage technology across their fleet, Hirschbach will deploy 1,100 EDGE ELITE AERO® SYSTEMS across the country. TRANSTEX’s EDGE ELITE AERO® SYSTEM is a three-piece trailer solution that improves fuel efficiency by 10.49%, or 12.09 gallons per 1,000 miles driven. Fleets can save $2,877 per trailer and get a 6-month ROI.

“Hirschbach is committed to modifying its carbon footprint for future generations. As good stewards, it is our commitment to improve fuel efficiency across our operations. Through analytical testing and in-house ROI calculations based on engineering data we evaluate the equipment deployed in our fleet,” says Nick Forte, Vice President of Maintenance at Hirschbach. “Recent track testing by TRANSTEX demonstrated the highest fuel-savings results for a trailer aerodynamic kit. The overall fuel performance of the EDGE ELITE AERO® SYSTEM was substantial. A major concern for refrigerated carriers looking to implement rear-end aerodynamic devices is the soft seal around loading docks. Other devices interfere with the seal and cause compliance and food safety issues. The system’s simple design and no moving parts does not obstruct the seal.  Combined with the flexibility of the T-FLEX Blue Bracket, the system’s longevity was also a key factor in our decision to partner with TRANSTEX. This is a technology that can be championed by our drivers.”

Hirschbach currently operates 1,800 Class 8 trucks and 3,500 trailers and expects to continue its growth plans through the purchase of an additional 500 power units and 1,200 trailers in 2021.

TRANSTEX has always worked closely with its customers. “Hirschbach is known for their high quality of service and their strength in adopting the latest technology to optimize their operations.” says Mathieu Boivin, CEO and President of TRANSTEX, “This partnership offers strong support for our business, as it validates our continual investment in R&D by providing fleets with advanced value-added solutions. We look forward to contributing to Hirschbach’s Green Fleet Strategy and helping shape the future of transportation aerodynamics.”

To find out more on the EDGE ELITE AERO® SYSTEM, please visit https://transtex-llc.com/edge-elite-aero-system/.

About Hirschbach Motor Lines
Founded in 1935, Hirschbach Motor Lines is an industry leading transportation carrier. Hirschbach offers experienced, refrigerated truckload services to all 48 states. In addition, Hirschbach offers clients a complete range of dedicated transportation solutions and a wide range of innovative specialized services. The business continues to grow. The company now has a fleet of 2000+ trucks and 3,500+ trailers, multiple terminal locations, and continues to expand into new service areas. For more information, visit www.hirschbach.com.

About TRANSTEX
TRANSTEX develops and manufactures leading-edge trailer aerodynamic solutions that offer fleets the ability to significantly reduce fuel consumption. A pioneer manufacturer of aerodynamic products, TRANSTEX delivers innovative offerings that improve customers’ bottom line that lead the industry in performance, reliability, and value. Operating in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, TRANSTEX has been serving the industry in North America for over fifteen years and is based in Indiana, USA. For additional information, please visit https://transtex-llc.com.

Media Contact
Kristy Pealow
Marketing Director, TRANSTEX
1-877-332-3519 ext. 135
kpealow@transtex-llc.com

Read the live Press Release here.

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NEW TRACK RECORD AT MESILLA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS (MVTS)

We’ve set a new track record at Mesilla Valley Transportation!

The EDGE ELITE AERO® SYSTEM (EEAS) reached fuel savings results of 10.49%, or 12.09 gallons per 1,000 miles driven. With the EEAS, fleets can save $2,877 per trailer and get a 6-month ROI. The system includes EDGE SKIRTS®, EDGE TOPKIT+®, and EDGE FLAPS® trailer devices.

Read the report here.

Todd P. McGuire, Vice Preside of Sales at TRANSTEX, featured on The Heavy-Duty Parts Report with Jamie Irvine.
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Lowering Cost-Per-Mile with Trailer Aerodynamics

Todd P. McGuire, Vice President of Sales at TRANSTEX, joined Jamie Irvine to talk about “Aerodynamics for Commercial Trailers.”

During this episode of Heavy Duty Parts Report, they discussed lowering cost-per-mile, an important point for many fleets. With additions like trailer skirts, fleets can not only lower fuel consumption, but also reduce fuel emissions!

The amount of fuel savings that fleets can enjoy is dependent on several factors like driver experience and load hauled. However, trailer aero offers a huge potential to save money by increasing efficiency and reducing operating costs.

Fleets have the opportunity to equip their trailers with aerodynamic systems for even better results. These consist of packaging devices like side skirts, mud flaps, and rear-end devices together for higher fuel savings.

TRANSTEX’s very own system, the EDGE ELITE AERO SYSTEM (EEAS), was recently tested through an independent third party. Their fuel savings results equaled 10.49%, or 12.09 gallons per 1,000 miles driven. With the EEAS, fleets can save $2,877 per trailer and get a 6 month ROI.

Another key advantage is that the EDGE ELITE AERO SYSTEM requires no driver interaction.

Jamie and Todd cover other topics like reducing harmful emissions, OEM support, aftermarket sales, and more. Listen to the full interview here to learn more about the many benefits of aero for your fleet. When you’re done, make sure to participate in our drawing for a free set of EDGE Skirts!

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Canada Invests in Clean Technologies in Quebec

TRANSTEX is proud to be the aerodynamic trailer technology supplier of choice for Natural Resources Canada’s Green Freight Assessment Program.

As part of Canada’s investment in clean technologies, Martin Roy Transport (MRT) will receive $74,747 to implement NRC’s energy assessment recommendations. “This includes incorporating 860 aerodynamic equipment retrofits that will reduce emissions and fuel consumption and improve competitiveness.” MRT will be equipping its trailers with TRANSTEX’s EDGE™ Skirts and EDGE™ TopKit.

“Martin Roy Transport is committed to integrating available technologies that are adapted to our fleet to enable the most energy-efficient freight transportation possible,” says Johanne Valence, Media Relations, Martin Roy Transport.

Read the full press release, Canada Invests in Clean Technologies in Quebec, here.

Covenant Logistics Trailer Sporting TRANSTEX's EDGE Skirt.
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Strategic Partnership: TRANSTEX & Covenant Logistics

It is with the greatest pride that we highlight our long-time strategic partnership with Covenant Logistics, a Transport Topics Top 100 for-hire fleet that operates one of the largest fleets in the country and leads the nation in expedited and team freight delivery. As one of our oldest partners, Covenant Logistics has been trusting TRANSTEX® with their aerodynamics needs for over 10 years. Their trailers are exclusively equipped with EDGETM 1930T Skirts for enhanced fuel savings, virtually no maintenance costs, and to meet CARB Compliance requirements. As their exclusive supplier of trailer aerodynamic skirts, Covenant will continue to outfit their new equipment with E-1930T Skirts. TRANSTEX®’s EDGETM Skirts are lightweight aerodynamic solutions that are EPA SmartWay Verified, CARB Compliant, and CARB GHG Phase 2 Bin III Pre-Approved. About Covenant Logistics Group Covenant Logistics Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, offers a portfolio of transportation and logistics services to customers throughout the United States. Primary services include asset-based expedited, dedicated, and irregular route truckload capacity, as well as asset-light warehousing, transportation management, and freight brokerage capability.  In addition, Transport Enterprise Leasing is an affiliated company providing revenue equipment sales and leasing services to the trucking industry. Covenant’s Class A common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select market under the symbol, “CVLG.” About TRANSTEX® TRANSTEX® develops and manufactures leading-edge trailer aerodynamic solutions that offer fleets the ability to significantly reduce fuel consumption. A pioneer manufacturer of aerodynamic products that lead the industry in performance, reliability, and value, TRANSTEX® delivers innovative offerings that improve customers’ bottom line. Located in Indiana and operating in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, TRANSTEX® has been serving the transportation industry for over ten years. For more information, please contact TRANSTEX®’s Marketing team at 1-877-332-3519.
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Strategic Partnership: TRANSTEX & Bison Transport

TRANSTEX is proud to be a long-time strategic partner of Bison Transport, one of Canada’s largest for-hire carriers. Based in Winnipeg, MB, Bison Transport operates across Canada and services 48 American states.

Being happy with the durability and performance of the EDGETM 2330T skirt, their trailers have been 100% equipped with the latter for over 5 years. Since 2019, Bison has added EDGETM TopKits® to all new trailers, while continuing to equip them with EDGETM 2330T skirts, making TRANSTEX their exclusive supplier of trailer aerodynamic side and rear fairings. With the addition of the EDGETM TopKit®, Bison is maximizing their fuel savings and reducing their carbon footprint.

TRANSTEX’s EDGETM Skirts are lightweight aerodynamic solutions that are EPA SmartWay® Verified, CARB Compliant, and CARB GHG Phase 2 Bin III Pre-Approved.

About Bison Transport

One of the largest carriers in Canada today, Bison Transport serves Canada and 48 nearby states. As a high-service, dependable, and value-creating supply-chain partner, Bison Transport offers full truckload service, full-service logistics, dedicated fleet operations, yard management, and warehousing and distribution. Bison is committed to the betterment of its communities, as well as incorporating environmental sustainability into their day-to-day operations.

About TRANSTEX

TRANSTEX develops and manufactures leading-edge trailer aerodynamic solutions that offer fleets the ability to significantly reduce fuel consumption. A pioneer manufacturer of aerodynamic products that lead the industry in performance, reliability, and value, TRANSTEX delivers innovative offerings that improve customers’ bottom line. Located in Montreal and operating in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, TRANSTEX has been serving the transportation industry for over ten years.

For more information, please contact TRANSTEX’s Marketing team at 1-877-332-3519.

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Strategic Partnership: TRANSTEX & Nussbaum Transportation

It is with great pleasure that we highlight TRANSTEX’s valued partnership with Nussbaum Transportation, a leader in fleet efficiency and innovation. Based in Illinois, Nussbaum operates across the continental United States offering dedicated contract carriage and irregular route truckload services.

As a member of the SmartWay Transport Partnership program and winner of the 2019 SmartWay Excellence Award, Nussbaum works hard to achieve the highest fuel efficiency standards. They have trusted TRANSTEX’s EDGETM 2930T Skirt since 2017 to help them accomplish their goal. Nussbaum also added the EDGETM TopKit® to their aerodynamic package this last year. The addition of the TopKit® has reduced their maintenance costs.

After extensive testing of various aerodynamic solutions, Nussbaum selected TRANSTEX as its exclusive aerodynamic partner of choice. Happy with the performance and proven durability of TRANSTEX’s EDGETM products, Nussbaum will continue to outfit its new trailers with the E-TOPKIT and the E-2930T. The TopKit® is a lightweight aerodynamic rear end device that is EPA SmartWay Verified and CARB Compliant.

About Nussbaum Transportation

Nussbaum began in 1945 when founder Alden Nussbaum bought a small LTL trucking company based in Fairbury, IL and began providing early AM next day delivery service to its customers. In 1965, the company moved its operations to Normal, IL and added a full truckload division serving five states in the Midwest. A change in retailing and consumer buying habits in the late nineties drove Nussbaum to exit the LTL trucking segment to focus on full and multiple stop truckload and dedicated truckload services. The company is currently led by CEO Brent Nussbaum from its headquarters in Hudson, IL. With over five hundred employees, Nussbaum operates approximately four hundred fifty trucks and eleven hundred trailers in forty-eight states. Nussbaum has been widely recognized for its innovations, especially in the area of fuel efficiency, having helped to develop and bring attention to fuel efficient solutions for the trucking industry to combat rising fuel costs.

This year marks its 75th Anniversary in business.

About TRANSTEX

TRANSTEX develops and manufactures leading-edge trailer aerodynamic solutions that offer fleets the ability to significantly reduce fuel consumption. A pioneer manufacturer of aerodynamic products that lead the industry in performance, reliability, and value, TRANSTEX delivers innovative offerings that improve customers’ bottom line. Located in Montreal and operating in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, TRANSTEX has been serving the transportation industry for over ten years.
For more information, please contact TRANSTEX’s Marketing team at 1-877-332-3519.

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Strategic Partnership: TRANSTEX & Crossroads Trailer

TRANSTEX is proud to be a long-time strategic partner of Crossroads Trailer, one the largest semi-trailer and refrigeration unit dealers in the Upper Midwest. Happy with the proven results delivered by EDGETM Aerodynamic Skirts and TopKits®, Crossroads Trailer has made TRANSTEX its exclusive trailer aerodynamics supplier.

Crossroads Trailer cites EDGETM products’ CARB Compliance, 10-year no nonsense warranty, the best in-class skirt bracket system, and a proven reduction in maintenance costs as the reasons for making TRANSTEX their exclusive partner of choice.
Their various locations across the Upper Midwest offer both EDGETM Skirts (E-1930T and E-2330T) and EDGETM TopKits® (E-TOPKIT-F and E-TOPKIT-C).

TRANSTEX’s EDGETM Skirts are lightweight aerodynamic solutions that are EPA SmartWay Verified, CARB Compliant, and CARB GHG Phase 2 Bin III Pre-Approved. The EDGETM TopKit® is a lightweight aerodynamic rear end device that is EPA SmartWay Verified and CARB Compliant.

About Crossroads Trailer

Crossroads Trailer is one the largest semi-trailer and refrigeration unit dealers in the Upper Midwest. We have been in business since 1986 and serve four locations throughout the Upper Midwest and Western Mountain Region. Each location offers the industry’s finest products and services. Whether you are looking for new and used trailers or refrigeration unit sales. The highest quality parts and service facilities capable of major repairs for all makes of semi-trailers, Crossroads will be able to facilitate your needs. In addition to our equipment sales, parts and service repairs, we offer an extensive trailer leasing and rental division able to facilitate any transportation related need.

About TRANSTEX

TRANSTEX develops and manufactures leading-edge trailer aerodynamic solutions that offer fleets the ability to significantly reduce fuel consumption. A pioneer manufacturer of aerodynamic products that lead the industry in performance, reliability, and value, TRANSTEX delivers innovative offerings that improve customers’ bottom line. Located in Indiana and operating in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, TRANSTEX has been serving the transportation industry for over ten years.

For more information, please contact TRANSTEX’s Marketing team at 1-877-332-3519.

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Strategic Partnership: TRANSTEX & Charger Logistics

TRANSTEX would like to proudly spotlight its long-time partnership with Charger Logistics, a Tier 1 Canadian carrier that services customers across North America. Headquartered in Brampton, ON, Charger Logistics offers various freight services including expedited, dedicated, and drayage.

Charger Logistics has been reaping significant fuel savings with TRANSTEX’s EDGETM 2330T Skirt since 2015. They highly value the fuel economy, the proven durability of the EDGETM skirt panel and T-FLEX Blue Bracket, a patented bracket system for all EDGETM Skirts, and the quality of TRANSTEX’s customer care.

To enhance Charger Logistics’ branding across their fleet, the TRANSTEX team developed a custom colour for their aerodynamic skirts. Happy with its uniqueness and contrast, Charger Logistics made the “Charger Blue” E-2330T skirt a standard for all new trailers going forward. TRANSTEX’s EDGETM Skirts are lightweight aerodynamic solutions that are EPA SmartWay Verified, CARB Compliant, and CARB GHG Phase 2 Bin III Pre-Approved.

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Strategic Partnership: TRANSTEX & McLane Company, Inc.

TRANSTEX is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with McLane Company, Inc., one of the largest distributors of grocery and foodservice solutions in North America. Headquartered in the heart of Texas, McLane’s fleet travels across the continental United States. With TRANSTEX’s EDGETM Skirts, they will be increasing their fuel savings and decreasing their carbon footprint. As their exclusive supplier of trailer aerodynamic skirts, McLane Company, Inc.’s new trailers will be equipped with the EDGETM 1930T; a lightweight aerodynamic solution that is EPA SmartWay Verified, CARB Compliant, and CARB GHG Phase 2 Bin III Pre-Approved.

About McLane Company, Inc.

McLane Company, Inc. is one of the largest supply chain services leaders in the United States, providing grocery and foodservice solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores, and chain restaurants. Through McLane Grocery and McLane Foodservice, McLane operates over 80 distribution centers and one of the nation’s largest private fleets.

About TRANSTEX

TRANSTEX develops and manufactures leading-edge aerodynamic solutions that offer fleets the ability to significantly reduce fuel consumption. A pioneer manufacturer of aerodynamic solutions that lead the industry in performance, reliability, and value, TRANSTEX delivers innovative solutions that improve customers’ bottom line. Located in Indiana and operating in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, TRANSTEX has been serving the transportation industry for over ten years.

For more information, please contact TRANSTEX’s Marketing team at 1-877-332-3519.