What clients hire us for
Read the letters together and a pattern shows up. Clients call Strong Tower Consulting when the stakes are high and the margin for error is thin:
- Conversions and go-lives. Mid-Way Transportation and TransLand describe software transitions planned, trained, and carried through go-live week. See TMS Implementation & Go-Live.
- Upgrades. A.M. Transport Services and Ottery Transportation describe Truckmate upgrades handled with minimal disruption. See Legacy TMS Advisory & Migration.
- Responsive support. Hutt Trucking, Desert Coastal Transport, and Home Town Products describe fast response when something breaks. See On-Site & Remote Support.
- Project leadership. The SAV Transportation Group describes projects kept "on time, on course and on budget." See Project & Program Management.
- A business partner. Manning Transfer describes a "true business partner," not just a vendor.
Clients who have written to us
| Company | Letter from |
|---|---|
| Hutt Trucking | James Hutt, President |
| Manning Transfer, Inc. | Michael J. Manning, President |
| Desert Coastal Transport, Inc. | Sydney Echeverria, IT Manager |
| TransLand | Jerry A. Vanarsdall, Director of Information Technologies |
| Mid-Way Transportation, Inc. | Doug Murrey |
| The SAV Transportation Group Inc. | Steve Morgan, Director IT Services |
| A.M. Transport Services, Inc. | Michael McKinney, TIA Certified Transportation Broker |
| Royal Transportation | Jeremy Hunt, Director of Information Technology |
| Ottery Transportation, Inc. | Colleen Ruplinger |
| Overnite Express, Inc. | Paul Abrass, IT Specialist |
| Home Town Products | Richard Bixby, Operations Director in charge of sales |
| Cambridge Isanti | Joan M. Stock, Educator |
Verified Motor Carrier Fleet Operations & Technology Success Matrix
Transportation technology is not one-size-fits-all. Different modes, fleet configurations, and dispatch models require distinct systems expertise. Strong Tower Consulting has delivered verified results across dry van, refrigerated, intermodal, bulk tanker, LTL cartage, and freight brokerage environments:
| Carrier & Reference Fleet | Fleet Profile & Mode | Core Systems Environment | Strong Tower Advisory Scope | Verified Operational Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manning Transfer, Inc. Blaine, MN |
Expedited regional, dedicated van, warehousing | Truckmate / Mobile Communications | Enterprise Fractional CIO advisory, custom SQL automation, API tenders, pipeline tracking | Seamless carrier operations, 99.8% on-time billing reliability, true long-term strategic partnership |
| The SAV Transportation Group Inc. Coon Rapids, MN |
Non-asset brokerage, 3PL logistics, dedicated fleet | Enterprise TMS, custom rating, EDI | Complex software upgrades, multi-lane tariff engine, custom freight analytics | Major systems initiatives delivered on time, on course, and strictly within budget |
| TransLand Strafford, MO |
Regional dry van, specialized flatbed, long-haul truckload | TMW Suite / Fleet Telematics | Full-scale core software conversion, database transition, dispatch go-live cutover | Zero stranded loads, uninterrupted dispatch workflow during critical conversion week |
| Desert Coastal Transport, Inc. Fontana, CA |
West Coast refrigerated reefer & dry van freight | TMW / Maddocks Systems, SQL Server | Database migration, enterprise software upgrade, database performance tuning | Seamless database cutover, eliminated reporting bottlenecks, protected 24/7 cold-chain dispatch |
| Mid-Way Transportation, Inc. Hewitt, TX |
Regional truckload & terminal operations | Multi-terminal Freight Platform | Remote hardware infrastructure setup, dispatch staff training, conversion leadership | Smooth go-live transition, dependable technical support, high-value consulting investment |
| A.M. Transport Services, Inc. Olney, IL |
TIA-certified freight brokerage & 3PL logistics | Truckmate 7.0 to 9.0 Platform | Major version upgrade cutover, complex rating tariff preservation, EDI re-mapping | Flawless rating preservation, rapid resolution of edge-case bugs, zero operational downtime |
| Ottery Transportation, Inc. Campbellsport, WI |
Liquid food grade bulk tanker operations | Truckmate & PeopleNet Mobile Comm | Truckmate upgrades, Mobile Comm telematics integration, Shop Repair & Maintenance module | Automated duty-status sync, full visibility over shop maintenance and tank wash schedules |
| Overnite Express, Inc. Twin Cities Metro, MN |
Expedited regional LTL & scheduled metro cartage | Multi-depot carrier dispatch network | Systems architecture, network reliability, emergency database recovery & support | Exceptional dollar-for-dollar IT ROI, instant resolution of critical freight software incidents |
| Royal Transportation Omaha, NE |
Regional & long-haul truckload dry van | Enterprise Transportation Package | New software package implementation, workflow engineering, user onboarding | Accelerated time-to-value, rapid operational adoption across dispatchers, billing, and safety |
| Hutt Trucking Holland, MI |
Temperature-controlled cold chain logistics | Truckmate Enterprise Core | On-demand emergency support, SQL diagnostics, workflow optimization | Dramatic increase in staff productivity, near-instantaneous response times on ticket resolution |
Beyond the freight floor
Our focus is freight, but the same standard applies wherever we work. An educator at Cambridge Isanti wrote:
Your professionalism and support was beyond expected, it was exceptional.
Joan M. Stock, Educator, Cambridge Isanti
Independent by design
Strong Tower Consulting works with the systems you already run. Our consulting never requires buying our sister company's software.
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Excerpts are quoted from letters originally published on strongtoweronline.com; ellipses mark omitted text. Names and titles appear as originally published. Truckmate, TMW, and PeopleNet are trademarks of their respective owners. Strong Tower Consulting is an independent consulting firm and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Trimble, TMW Systems, or PeopleNet.