Prime America Logistics, Inc. 

18725 E. Gale Avenue, Ste. 205

City of Industry, CA 91748

Phone: (800) 424-7746 | Fax: (800) 230-3724

www.primeamerica.biz

Even if you're not in the trucking business, you know that the impact of crashes involving commercial motor vehicles cannot be underestimated. In fact, driver and fleet safety metrics are now critical factors in the shipper-carrier decision-making process. With this said, what shipper can afford to have less-than-stellar drivers and operators hauling their branded trailers around in an unsafe or reckless manner? Determined to maintain an excellent safety rating, Prime America Logistics, Inc. has turned to XATA Turnpike to keep up with compliance and exceed the safety standards set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

XATA Turnpike is a fleet management solution that takes the guesswork out of optimizing fleet and turns it into a science. The system is simple: a 9-pin device is hooked up to the vehicle's engine diagnostic system and relays information via GPS and cellular signals back to fleet headquarters. This system makes it easy to capture and analyze data such as time and distance, speed, tire pressure, RPMs, stops, idle time, engine load, fuel consumption, hours of service, hard brake incidents, load numbers, manifests, etc.  

XATA Turnpike also offers an electric log system that reduces the time and effort needed to capture and report required information, enabling drivers to operate in a more efficient and safe environment.  With Xata Turnpike, Prime drivers will stay in compliance and safely maximize their time on the road, while fleet managers get up-to-the-minute operational information.

According to a national poll by Mason Dixon Polling & Research, sponsored by the National Safety Commission:

• 71 percent of Americans have not heard of "Move Over" laws;
• 86 percent support enacting "Move Over" laws in all 50 states; and
• 90 percent believe traffic stops and roadside emergencies are dangerous for law enforcement and first responders.

Forty three states have passed "Move Over" laws, which require motorists to "Move Over" and change lanes to give safe clearance to law enforcement officers on roadsides. Arizona recently approved the new law, but expanded the vehicles covered to include any vehicle parked on the side of the road, including large trucks. 

Gurnam Singh, Santa Fe Springs, CA Terminal Manager

Gurnam Singh has been an exemplary employee since he joined Prime America in 1997. His coworkers would describe him as being an extremely hard working individual who is always available to help anyone in need.

While in India, Gurnam earned a BA in Science. He enjoys working at Prime America because he feels that he is a family member, rather than just an employee. "There is a lot of trust  and understanding between the company and me," he says. Currently the Terminal Manager at the Santa Fe Springs, CA terminal, Gurnam has also been a line driver for Prime over the years. "I love being in the warehouse or on the road," he says. "Wherever Prime needs me I am happy to oblige."

Gurnam plans to continue to do his job to the best of his ability to continue to make a difference at Prime America. In his spare time, he enjoys staying home and spending time with his family. When he has extra time, he loves to read, relax, and watch movies.

Thank you, Gurnam, for being a part of Team Prime!