Building a Foundation for Growth with transloads.co
The Customer: A Cement Transloading Business in Texas
This Texas-based company operates on a 6-acre open-air yard with a rail track capacity of 140 railcars. Specializing in the transloading and distribution of Portland Cement (Dry Bulk), the company runs a dual-use operation:
1. Importing and distributing cement for their own business.
2. Transloading cement on behalf of other shippers.
From the very start of their business, they recognized the need for a powerful, adaptable platform to manage their complex operations efficiently.
Key Results at a Glance
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly Load Volume | Grew from ~30 loads to 100+ loads in 3 months. |
| Cost Per Load | $8/load |
| Onboarding Time | Less than 1 week for staff and subcontractors. |
| Error Reduction | Automated processes ensured error-free communication with subcontractors. |
| Customer Communication | Automated updates saved hours of manual effort. |
| Document Generation | Customized Bills of Lading (BOLs) generated seamlessly. |
The Challenge: Managing a Dual-Use Operation from Day One
Launching a new business is no small task, especially one operating in the high-volume world of cement transloading and distribution. The company needed to hit the ground running with:
• A platform that could support dual-use operations: both internal distribution and transloading for other shippers.
• Automation of key tasks like customer updates and generating shipping documents (BOLs).
• Quick onboarding to get staff and subcontractors operational in days, not weeks.
The Solution: transloads.co Powers Their Entire Business
The business partnered with transloads.co as its Yard Management System (YMS) to handle all facets of its operations. The platform was tailored to meet their specific needs:
• Adapted workflows to accommodate both self-distribution and transloading for customers.
• Rapid onboarding, allowing their team and subcontractors to learn the system in less than a week.
• Automation of customer communication and document generation, streamlining time-intensive processes.
The Results: Efficiency and Rapid Growth
By leveraging the power of transloads.co from day one, this company achieved remarkable results:
1. Fast Business Ramp-Up: Grew from ~30 loads/month to 100+ loads/month in just three months.
2. Efficiency Gains: Automated key workflows, saving hours of manual work.
3. Scalability: The dual-use capability allowed seamless management of internal distribution and third-party transloading from a single system.
4. Customer Satisfaction: Automated communications and error-free documentation enhanced the experience for their own customers.
Workflow Transformation with transloads.co
The company’s workflow centers on importing railcars from a nearby port, storing cement in railcars and bulk facilities (e.g., silos and pigs), and managing distribution and transloading operations. With transloads.co, they now:
• Operate both business lines from one platform.
• Automate shipping document generation (e.g., BOLs), eliminating errors and delays.
• Provide timely, automated updates to customers, enhancing communication and reducing friction.
A Platform for the Future
With their operations optimized and their business steadily growing, the company is now exploring expansion opportunities in new locations. transloads.co’s scalability ensures they can replicate this success while maintaining efficiency.
Customer Testimonial
“transloads.co has been integral to our success. The platform’s ability to adapt to our dual-use needs and automate key tasks has allowed us to focus on growing the business. We’re excited to expand, knowing we have the tools to scale seamlessly.”
– Operations Manager
Your Success Story Awaits
Ready to power your business with transloads.co? Schedule a demo today and experience the difference our platform can make.