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Jonesboro, Arkansas. The full service heavy-duty performance and long bat- “Working with TAB Bank’s team
dealership will offer parts, service and tery life. TransPower’s unique design of trucking and banking profession-
new and used truck sales. Opening in features enhance battery performance als has been and will continue to be a
late spring once the extensive remodel is and durability including its heavy-duty great asset for our business,” said Keith
complete, the branch will be open week- plate design that delivers nearly double Strickland, CFO of Cox Logistics.
days with potential Saturday hours in the battery life of standard flooded
the future. “We are here to support our lead-acid starting batteries. In addition, SavE moNEy, SafE lodgINg
customers and to ensure accessibility to its high-density paste formulation opti- Safety, quality of life, the bottom
better serve their needs,” said Executive mizes the paste density, porosity and line: All are vital to driver recruitment
Vice President Steve Wisdom. surface area achieving the right balance and driver retention. For more than 42
MHC began in 1975 with one loca- of power and longevity. The TransPower years, MSI Lodging has been helping the
tion and has grown to offer customers is housed in a thick-walled, durable transportation industry get to the busi-
more services and locations, as well as polypropylene case that keeps the inter- ness at hand—transporting goods.
the best service in the industry, based nal components compressed, protecting
on a simple but solid value system of the plates from damage caused by shock
taking care of the customer better than and vibration. TransPower ST1000 is
anyone else. Today, MHC is still a fami- backed by a 48-month full replacement
ly-owned business and their philosophy warranty.
has remained the same, but their ser-
vices and locations continue to grow to Tab baNk—THE fINaNCIal During the course of any given
meet customer needs. alTErNaTIvE month, you’re housing long haul drivers
MHC has a network of over 70 TAB Bank provides custom working either in their sleeper cabs or in motels
locations and serves the trucking indus- capital solutions to transportation com- along the way. And you’re likely provid-
try with full service dealerships across panies when other traditional financial ing a per diem on top of that. All of
10 states. Their 2,300 employees are institutions don’t. TAB Bank does this this is costing your company thousands
committed to doing “whatever it takes” through accounts receivable financing, upon thousands of dollars.
to support their customers and com- lines of credit, equipment Loans, and MSI Lodging, with a network of
munity. Learn more about MHC’s sales, asset based loans. lodging locations around the country,
parts and service, and leasing company As TAB Bank continues to fund can help reduce those expenses by 10,
atmhctruck.com or 888-642-8782. trucking companies of many sizes with- 15, 25 percent or even more. Because of
in the industry, it is rewarding to high- the volume we’re able to provide, we’ve
CarmaN, INC. SElECTS TrojaN light and recognize our newly funded negotiated unbelievable low room rates
baTTErIES for TrUCkINg flEET customers. These customers are great and we’re in the business of passing
Carman Inc. has chosen examples of passion, perseverance and that savings on to you.
TransPower™ ST1000 batteries from progress that are demonstrated within Let MSI take care of you and your
Trojan Battery Company as their bat- the trucking industry every day. drivers’ lodging needs, and show you
tery of choice. Through its membership One such company, Cox Logistics, how we can make a difference to your
with the Arkansas Trucking Association came to TAB Bank for a $2.5 million bottom line. Contact Missy Penor at
(ATA), Carman is working with Battery credit facility based on its accounts 501-666-4800 or mpenor@catlettcorp.
Outfitters to acquire TransPower for its receivable. This new multi-year agree- com for more information.
truckload carrier fleet which hauls dry ment gives the company the liquidity it You’ll be glad you did.
freight throughout the Midwest and needs to operate and continue growing
Southeastern United States, as well as their business. UTIlITy TrI-STaTE To bUIld
to destinations in Ontario, Canada. A family run business, that focuses NEW faCIlITy IN NorTH lITTlE
Membership in ATA enabled Carman on oil field trucking and pipe yard roCk, arkaNSaS
and Battery Outfitters to effectively management, also has a refrigerated Utility Tri-State, Inc. will build a
share information on the latest, most trucking division, which diversifies its new full service sales, trailer repair and
useful products specifically designed services and has helped it expand into parts facility on 10 acres located along
to enhance the operations of long-haul new markets and relationships. I-40 just west of the Galloway Exit in
trucking companies. The management team at Cox North Little Rock.
Trojan’s TransPower ST1000 is a Logistics pride themselves in being able Established in 1973, Utility Tri-
powerful, rugged AGM 31 starting bat- to adapt and mobilize quickly to keep State, Inc. is a full service semi-trailer
tery delivering 1,000 cold cranking up with the needs of their customers in dealership with locations in Tulsa,
amps, a 200-minute reserve capacity, all segments of the industry. Oklahoma City and Fort Smith, Ark.

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