Midwest Transport, Inc.

Tampa FL

arlene — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:25:11 +0000

Welcome to MTI Tampa FL

The Midwest Transport operation for the Southeast area of the United States is based out of Tampa Florida. The main facility has a four truck bay shop and tire shop located at 3309 South 50^th Street in Tampa. There are satellite locations with drivers and equipment based out of Orlando FL, Ft Myers FL, Manasota FL, Miami FL, Jacksonville FL, Lake City FL, Lakeland FL, St. Petersburg FL, Baton Rouge LA, and Atlanta GA with a total of 96 drivers.

The Tampa area is responsible for the maintenance of 78 Tractors and 107 trailers as well as any MTI equipment that may pass thru the area needing attention.

The shop/mechanic staff consists of Kris Lawrason parts clerk, mechanics Yeison Soto, Leonard Bryant, Dustin Sallee, and Bryant Grigsby. Tommy Braswell is Tampa’s tire man and our service truck is operated by Sam Denson. They are supervised by Maintenance Supervisor and Assistant Terminal Manager John Bruyer. Chris MacIver is the night supervisor and Charlotte Lurvey is the Logistics Administrator. Terminal manger is Jim Lysinger.

Tampa is a 100% mail operation hauling mail for the USPS in the Southwestern United States. Running approximately 6000 trips a month.

Sam Denson and John Bruyer checking service trucks tools

Yeison Soto and Dustin Sallee working on a truck

Bryant Grigsby working on a truck

Memphis TN

arlene — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:32:12 +0000

Welcome to MTI Memphis TN

My Name is James Rhodes, I am the Field Manager for the Memphis Terminal.

The Memphis area office has been in existence since 1994. At that time we had one contractual run to Philadelphia PA. Now, we have 10 runs destined to Philadelphia PA, Greensboro, NC, Charlotte NC. and Washington DC. Memphis has 49 employees with 26 who are based in Memphis, the rest are based in Newport TN, Abingdon VA, and Roanoke VA. We utilize 40 tractors and 50 trailers to fulfill our commitment to the postal service.

The Memphis office staff is comprised of a great team.

Charles Martin as head mechanic, pictured here with mail driver Roland Partain.

James Ellingburg as trailer mechanic and mail hauler.

Also represented in the photographs are drivers Bruce Love

Robert Stone

and Donnie Webb as he prepares to head out on his next trip.

Stillwater OK

arlene — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:41:41 +0000

Welcome to MTI Stillwater OK

My name is Don Harmon and I have been with MTI since November 1989.

I have a great team of 11 freight drivers and I am assisted by Debi Johnson who joined the team in July 2003.

We run our loads through all of the continental United States. Even though, working in the freight division is somewhat different from the rest of the company, we are glad that we have a great team of managers in the different terminals who are so helpful. We in Stillwater believe that we are working with a great company. Our favorite motto is “You call we haul.”

Here you see me giving route directions to one of my drivers, Chuck Arnett.

Now we are ready to hit the road.

Barkeyville PA

arlene — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:33:46 +0000

Juan (JR) Amador, Jr has been employed as a Regional Manager for MTI since April 1998. His duties include the day to day operations in PA, Mi, WI, IL, VA, NJ, NY, and MA. Our Barkeyville location, employs roughly 140 driver’s and has a two bay garage, with two full time shifts. This to include ten full time certified mechanics. We also have an adjacent truck wash. I have been blessed to work with some of the best Drivers and Managers in the trucking industry. So if you are ever in the Barkeyville area, and thinking of joining our team, stop by and or call for details.

The Barkeyville office has Michelle Schwartz as their own Logistics Manager.

The MTI Mechanics in Barkeyville are pictured above from left to right: Steve Johnson, Russ Davis, Shawn Lind, Cody Thompson, Dustin Lind, Jared Jacoby, Boyd Richey and Shawn Aikins (front).

Buffalo

arlene — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:54:51 +0000

Hello my name is Rob Straker and welcome to MTI in Buffalo NY.

My responsibilities are safety and operations in the Northeast region, reaching from Buffalo to Springfield MA as well as Binghamton, Syracuse and Rochester. The shop here services tractors and trailers from Washington DC and Columbus OH. Currently there are over 80 tractors and around 100 trailers that cycle through our shop on a monthly basis. The terminal here in Buffalo has been upgraded a lot over the past 5 years. We have come from a single bay garage with one full time mechanic to 5 full time mechanics and one administrative assistant with an assistant terminal manager. Recently we acquired a new route from Buffalo to Binghamton which in turn has added 6 tractors and 6 trailers as well as 6 fulltime drivers. We have many trucks that run Buffalo to Pittsburgh and Buffalo to Jamestown. In addition we started a doubles contract 2 years ago and still run them today.

The people responsible for the success of the shop are as follows: Rick Hawes (assistant terminal manager),

Mary Straker (administrative assistant),

Don Hawes (trailer mechanic),

Earl Wilbur (mechanic),

Mike Igla (mechanic),No Picture Available

Scott Klein (mechanic),

Bruce Schwertfeger (trailer mechanic).

These mechanics and assistants help with the day to day operations as I get more involved in the safety department. MTI believes safety is a key that will help us to succeed in the future postal operations. There are around 75 drivers and we run around 7 million miles a year out of these territories. I started driving in 1997 and joined management in 2004. I have seen MTI grow continuously. It is amazing to see how far the Buffalo terminal has grown since 2004.

If you’re every near Buffalo, stop by and have a cup of coffee and see our terminal first hand.

Job Application

arlene — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:22:14 +0000

driver-application.pdf

Dunn NC

arlene — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:36:10 +0000

WELCOME TO MTI DUNN NC

We are delighted to introduce you to the Midwest Transport Terminal of Dunn, NC! As I take you on this journey, I plan to give you an insight to the backbone of this operation, as I have many talented employees under my supervision.

The Dunn Terminal has been in operation and located in the same area for more than 20 years. I, Stanley Howell, am the Regional Manager of this facility. I have been with our company since October 16, 1987. I started with the company as part time and later became a full time mail hauler. I learned all that I could in regards to what it takes to operate an organized operation from maintaining a functional shop, to all aspects involved in the organization of mail hauling, and the need to focus on our #1 customer – the USPS. In 1997, I was promoted to the position of Terminal Supervisor and later promoted to Regional Manager of this territory in 2004.

Joe Freeman manages our shop and has been with our company since March 4^th, 2003. Our shop consists of three bays with five roll up doors. I rely heavily on Joe to maintain the operation of our shop for the repairs necessary to keep our tractors on the road. With Joe’s assistance, we also provide wrecker service to any of our fleet when needed. Besides Joe and myself having wrecker experience, we are training Robert Eason and Mike Jackson to be able to operate our wrecker .

Our shop staff employees are Front Row Robert Eason, Joe Freeman, Mike Jackson and Willie Pompey Second Row Randy Stone, Lamont Burgess, Randy Mason and Carl Pulley Not Pictured Don Redman

Jill Phipps is our Field Office Administrator. Jill came to work for us June 1, 2009. Jill has provided and continues to provide strong administrative support to my organization. Since her employment, she has adapted and learned this business exceptionally well. Jill is always trying to find ways to assist me in operating a top-notch efficient office.

Under my supervision, I have many drivers in which I am proud of each one. I stress to all of the drivers that “safety comes first” and to deliver the very best service for our customer – the USPS. At our terminal, we have a “Driver of the Year” program in which a driver is recognized for his/her dedication, an impeccable driving record, exceptional attitude, appearance and cleanliness of assigned equipment which also includes his/her own personal appearance. I also review how well the driver represents Midwest Transport Inc. For 2009, Ronald Jackson was awarded “Driver of the Year”. Ronald came to work for our organization in November of 2003.

I consider our drivers the backbone of our company. When I interview drivers, I often tell them that it takes a dedicated person to be a mail hauler. In rain, sleet or snow… the mail has to go. I am constantly educating our drivers on performance and understanding the needs of our customer – the USPS. We recently had a very severe snow storm in the Washington DC area, and our team stepped up to the plate to do what it took to keep the mail running.

I sincerely hope that you have enjoyed a glimpse into the Dunn NC operation as I have enjoyed taking you on this journey. Always remember my motto, “Think safety and Think Smart”.

The Dunn Shop is ready to go to work.

But we can’t forget Tobie our MTI Dunn NC mascott.

Greenup IL

arlene — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:05:10 +0000

Welcome to Greenup, IL which is the home to MTI’s main repair facility. The terminal is managed by Bob Tucker and has a total of 41 employees.

Ben Moore, Aaron Powers, William Phillippi, Brad Keller, Shane Buchanan, Mike Stewart, Dennis Weiler and Greg Russell are the first shift mechanics. Chris Oakley, Tyler Carl, Bill Hurt, Jason Carter, Robert Pendlay are the second shift mechanics. Third shift mechanics are Jason Myers, Shane Stoltz, Tim Drake and Andrew Tingley. The trailer shop runs two shifts, Ed Kemper, Chet Orsborn, and Ken Graham on days and David Abbott and Jeff Starwalt on evenings to handle all types of trailer repairs. Lonnie Barnes is the body shop technician who handles hood, fairing and fiberglass repairs. Brandon Ault and Albert Elliot work in the detail shop and get the trucks cleaned up so that they are looking good on the road. Greenup is the home of 1 full time tow driver, Glen Breedlove, and has 2 mechanics that can fill in on towing as needed. Jim Hites is the full time service truck technician who covers Greencastle, Indianapolis, Chicago, Evansville and Carbondale. Kevin Jamison road tests all tractors repaired at Greenup while shuttling repaired trailers to the storage lot in Effingham. Aaron White is the parts manager and along with Chris Daugherty and Levi Connour handle parts for the terminal. Bill McNurlan, Galen Andrews and Mike Rabideau are the shop foremen for the facility. Luther Morris is the custodian for Greenup but helps in the areas of test driving and swapping out straight trucks. Brad Biggs heads up the shuttle department from Greenup to facilitate swapping out repaired units. Other departments with their office at the Greenup location are Larry Jansen from the safety department, Joel Jackson route supervisor, and Lowell Henderson the maintenance director. Brenda Tucker is the office clerk for the facility.

Ben Moore working on 7919

Brad Keller working on 5094

David Abbott, Chet Osborn and Ed Kemper Repairing a trailer

Lonnie Barnes working on a hood

Brandon Ault getting 5149 ready to go

Chris Daugherty and Levi Connour getting parts and paperwork in order

Aaron White taking care of ordering parts

Larry Jansen Safety Director

Welcome

admin — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:06:45 +0000

CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR SPOTLIGHTED TERMINAL

WELCOME: You have found the web site of Midwest Transport, Inc. known to its employees and customers as MTI. The company was formed in 1980 by two individuals in Lawrence County, Illinois. Midwest Transport purchased the company’s assets in 2004.

We primarily operate as a “mail hauler” operating over the road contracts for the United States Postal Service. The company employees around 725 employees and operates slightly over 500 power units. Most units are semi tractors that operate over the road. One hundred percent of the employees are company employees and there are no owner operators! In 2009, MTI drivers drove approximately 60,000,000 miles. We operate primarily east of the Mississippi with the exception of Denver, Des Moines, St. Louis and Kansas City. In addition we have freight operations in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Greencastle, Indiana and Greenup, Illinois.

Our headquarters is in Robinson, IL with terminals/facilities in Barkeyville, PA, Buffalo, NY, Dunn NC, Tampa, FL, Memphis, TN, Stillwater, OK, and Greenup, IL.

MTI is fortunate to have a dedicated group of employees as shown evident by an 11% turnover rate of drivers in 2009!

MTI operates International tractors with Goodyear tires using Chevron oil. Our goal is to form strategic alliances with suppliers to help us with various technical issues as well as tracking issues. MTI is dependent on our suppliers to provide us with the expertise and assistance which allows us to concentrate on providing high quality service to our customers.

The industry in which we operate has been experiencing tough times in recent years. Thru cooperation with our employees and suppliers, we have (to date) weathered the storm. In fact, we have upgraded our equipment to the best point in recent years due to attractive pricing on good used equipment.

Our goal is to grow significantly in volume and profitability thru cost cutting and selective use of our resources while providing superior service to our customers!

If you have any questions about MTI, there are contact numbers etc on this web site.

Thanks for learning about MTI.