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weather, but it can also save you money
and time.
Maintaining adequate tread depth
is essential to safe driving in wet weath-
er conditions. Proper tread depth helps
the tire cut through standing water and
subsequently prevents hydroplaning
accidents. It’s important to inspect your
tires before you head out for your next
route to ensure they meet or exceed the
DOT tread depth standards. The DOT
standard is 4/32 for steer tires, 2/32 for PRO FLEET’S HUMBLE he knew it or not, he had started a com-
drive tires and 2/32 for trailer wheel BEGINNINGS pany that would solve problems.
positions. More than 30 years ago, Harold The same attention to detail and
Checking air pressure levels Ross started buying, repairing and sell- relentless pursuit of excellence upon
regularly is another important part of ing salvaged vehicles. Equipped with which Harold Ross built his reputation
driving safely in the rain. Improperly only a few tools and his own fortitude, is still the foundation of everything
inflated tires can result in premature he earned the respect and trust of many that we do. Our focus is not on vehicles
tread wear, reduced traction and less customers with excellent repair jobs, and automotive services. It’s on people.
control, which is the last thing you bumper-to-bumper lifetime warranties, Every person we meet is an opportunity.
want during severe weather. and the family-oriented, small town Not to make another sale, but rather to
While you can’t control the weath- way he did business. provide excellent service and tangible
er, you can control the preventive steps He passed on his skills and work solutions to their problems.
you take toward increasing your safety ethic to his sons and grandsons, who We are PRO Fleet, and our services
on wet roads. Remember to check your eagerly joined him in the family shop to include body and paint, towing and
tread depths and inflation levels before learn his trade. As the family grew and transport, and fleet asset management.
every trip! changed, so did the business. Whether ATR

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EDITORIAL COVERAGE

This exclusive editorial section is included in every single Insider Trucking
edition of the Arkansas Trucking Report and is reserved for A look at new products, services and news from ATR advertisers.
advertisers only. It is a place where advertisers may feature a
service, product or newsworthy item of their choosing — such as
Re-Capitalization through Transport
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There are two parts of the Fleet
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If you currently own the equip-
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cUSTomeRS IN NoRTHWeST
aRkaNSaS “We are committed to this area and look
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readers who are dedicated to the trucking industry and who are Northwest Arkansas area, The Larson 567. It defines durability and quality; the the equity you were hoping for in the
To better serve its customers in the
We know there are times when
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service in all areas of the experience. THRee STepS To maxImIZe
The goals are to form a partnership with
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the Arkansas Trucking Report and take control of your company’s 42 experience, the first time - every time. your cash flow = the value of efficient and work smarter not harder.
the customers and to provide a positive
Accessing your equity + Increasing
Here are three tips for maximizing prof-
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