Roy Patterson
Food-Grade Tanker (Liquid Bulk)
Tanker • Revenue Increase • Midwest
The Challenge
Roy drove a tanker and had specialty liquid bulk experience but was being dispatched on general freight tanker runs at commodity rates. His skills in food-grade and chemical tanker operation were entirely underutilized. Additionally, Roy struggled with appointment scheduling and had accumulated $4,200 in detention charges that brokers refused to pay.
Grow Trucking Solution
Grow Trucking repositioned Roy in the specialty liquid market — food-grade corn syrup and industrial lubricants between Midwest processing plants and Ohio manufacturers. We also pursued and successfully collected $3,100 of Roy's outstanding detention through our broker dispute escalation process. Going forward, all Roy's loads include Grow Trucking-enforced detention clauses.
Route Optimization
I-94 East to I-90 East. Identified a weight-optimized routing through Wisconsin that uses state-designated heavy haul corridors, avoiding permit requirements that had been adding $300 per trip unnecessarily.
Results at a Glance
| Metric | Before Grow Trucking | After Grow Trucking |
|---|---|---|
| Rate per Mile | $2.10/mile | $2.95/mile |
| Weekly Revenue | $6,300 | $8,850 |
| Load Type | General tanker ($2.10/mi) | Specialty liquid ($2.95/mi) |
| Detention Recovered | $0 collected | $3,100 recovered |
| Permit Costs | $300/trip | $0 (rerouted) |
| Weekly Revenue Lift | Baseline | +$904/week |
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