Case Study: Trane Commercial achieves cost savings and logistics efficiency with Ruan Dedicated Contract Carriage

Trane - Customer Case Study

Trane, a leading provider of heating and air‑conditioning systems, needed a logistics partner to let it focus on core competencies while managing complex, variable transportation and warehouse needs across the U.S. and Mexico. The challenge included dedicated carriage, inbound LTL consolidation, vendor overflow, cross‑border shipments, load planning, yard services and local deliveries — all requiring flexibility, scalability and lower empty‑mile and capital costs.

Ruan delivered a one‑source Dedicated Contract Carriage and integrated solutions (on‑site team in Tyler, TX; 41 drivers and 13 hostlers; expanded 24/7 warehouse services in Brooklyn Park, MN; electronic inventory control, FIFO and scanning), plus customized invoicing and scalable staffing. Results included a low 10–15% deadhead rate and higher asset utilization, award‑winning safety performance (two region finalist drivers; 41 drivers with 6.75M safe miles), on‑time deliveries, reduced insurance/HR burdens and freed capital for Trane to invest in its core business.

Trane Commercial

Bill Stewart

District Supply Leader