The Gulf Transport Commitment to Safety
Gulf Transport is committed to providing safe and reliable transportation services ensuring 100% backstop protection to producers and ratable/reliable supply to consumers. This commitment is ensure by the following principles:
Identical Configurations
We utilize an identical tractor/trailer equipment configuration across the entire fleet. This ensures seamless operation for drivers across all pieces of equipment thus reducing errors.
Fleet Maintenance
Tractors - Preventative maintenance is performed in partnership with Pac Lease, Inc
Trailers - Equipment rotates through Gulf Transport facilities daily
Tracking and Surveillance Technology
Gulf Transport utilizes the latest in Peoplenet computer based tracking technology. Including:
- Satellite tracking
- Speed monitoring
- Electronic DOT logs
- Driver communication
In addition to the above Gulf Transport uses Drive Cam - In-cab video event recording of both traffic and driver.
Safety Supervision
Supervision is required to be on road a minimum of 3 days per week conducting audits/site visits. Additionally, there are required safety meetings every two weeks.
Safety Lane
Equipment runs through safety lane every day – 3 sets of eyes on equipment every day
Safety Statistics
Key Performance Indicators – Since Inception (Oct 1, 2009)
- 245,000 loads
- 786,000 man hours
- 12,000,000 miles driven