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Megatrux Moves to 170,000 Sq. Ft. World Headquarters
Published: Tue, 05 Dec 2006, 23:09:00 GMT
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. - Dec. 5 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With endless growth as the vision, The Megatrux Companies now occupy a 170,000 square foot facility built to exacting specification to serve as the world headquarters for an end-to-end global logistics operation. This state-of-the-art distribution center in Rancho Cucamonga, CA stores 15,000 racked pallet positions, has 36 dock doors, is RFID equipped and houses the companies' management and global logistics team.
The Megatrux Companies are six individual, freight-related corporations networked to provide professional personnel, advanced technology and innovative shipping solutions. Multi-modal, the companies support every facet of freight management through every mode of domestic and international freight movement.
The real time dispatch center in the world headquarters alone covers 25,000 square feet. Over 30 flat screen, wall-mounted monitors track and trace every shipment around the globe, match tens of thousands of loads to trucks daily and display Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as well as map, equipment and weather plotting overlays. This gives analysts, planners and clients real time data for maintaining exceptional on-time product delivery fulfillment.
In the last two years, The Megatrux Companies have managed freight valued at over $1 billion dollars. Logistically diverse, the family of companies encompasses international ocean shipping, international and domestic air cargo forwarding, global logistics and North American motor carrier services including an asset-based division.
MEGA Warehousing & Distribution has over two million square feet of port- and airport-located warehouse space that is integrated into pure customer fulfillment, product replenishment, air and ocean cargo services, LTL consolidation with door-to-door global distribution, expedited LTL and deferred air freight domestic distribution. Direct port and Intermodal drayage, flatbed, specialized and over-dimensional services and equipment are provided as well as refrigerated and trade show exhibit management services.
"We are state-of-the-art in everything we do," stated KC Pelle, Executive Vice President. "From satellite GPS cargo tracking and automatic trailer tire inflation systems in the motor carrier operation to bar coding, document imaging, online load tendering and claims processing. Our MEGA Warehouses even offer completely customizable online inventory tracking, activity reports, product replenishment and order fulfillment screens. They are also completely RF, RFID, & EDI/ASN messaging equipped.
"We utilize technology and human relationships to speed up the process and cut costs. Comprehensive management reports and analyses result in constant tightening of the supply chain for our clients and customers."
Addressing increased security and insurance requirements, President and CEO Karen Pelle announced that The Megatrux Companies offer cargo insurance of up to $3 million per shipment.
"The Megatrux Companies, now all under one roof, offer true end-to-end fulfillment solutions domestically and internationally," stated Pelle. "At any point in the supply chain, our customers' return on invested time is immediately realized as they benefit from our real time technologies, attention to detail and award-winning customer service."
More information: www.megatrux.com
The Megatrux Companies, 9449 8th St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91748 (USA), Phone: 800-544-8831, Fax: 800-508-3933.
NEWS SOURCE: Megatrux, Inc.
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