As more and more shippers look to concentrate on their core businesses and eliminate the liability that comes with fleet ownership, one popular solution has become outsourcing transportation functions through a dedicated contract with a carrier. Cowan Systems offers dedicated fleet services which provide a customized transportation package designed to meet the specific needs of the shipper, such as specialized equipment, strict timetables and custom reporting.

A Cowan dedicated contract can be predicated on one of two variables: (1) dedicated volume (in which a commitment is given to handle specific volumes of business); (2) or a specific number of drivers, tractors and trailers provided on a cost-plus basis. 

Dedicated fleet services can provide: ·         Fixed pricing and long-term contracts to provide cost control ·         Carrier management based at shipper’s location ·         Backhaul programs that share revenue with the shipper ·         Drivers dedicated to the specific needs of the shipper and its customer(s) ·         New equipment with state-of-the-art onboard communications ·         Backup from the regional truckload fleet for peak shipping periods ·         Regular customized reporting