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 Technician studies problem at Wheel End station


 TDC and SUPERTECH coordinators, Craig Talbott and Selena Griffin, MMTA


 Matt Lady of Beltway investigating the Brake Station


Alban CAT.............................................15 Apple Ford............................................. 10 Baltimore Mack Trucks..........................7 Behind the Wheel .............................18, 24 ERS Cooling Systems..............................6 Great West Casualty Company...........14


 MMTA Chairman Howard Levine stops to chat with Kathy Norris, MMTA


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data transmission and electronic invoicing methods required by larger clients. Picorp supports both Port and inland


operations. Their trucking division has 48-state authority and is headed by Mel Lowers. Utilizing owner-operators, Picorp concentrates on the tremendous volume in the Mid-Atlantic corridor. “The increased federal regulations and ultra-competitive nature of intermodal trucking is a chal- lenge everyday,” Lowers said. “But we focus on commitment and quality to our customers in everything we do. That has given us the edge over other companies that have come and gone over the years.” Each of their divisions -- repairs, truck-


ing, equipment sales, and terminal -- all have their own unique needs but dovetail


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together to provide comprehensive trans- portation solutions for their clients. “A customer with diverse needs once told us that we succeeded in ‘building a better mouse trap’…we offer one-stop shopping for this business,” Patella said. Patella, who previously worked in the


steamship, trucking, and retail fields, said he was originally drawn to Picorp to utilize that experience and expand his knowledge of maintenance and repair. It all works to our advantage,” he said of Picorp’s versatili- ty. “But it helps to have an owner of the company who’s not risk averse and believes in his people. No matter what, you have to start with and retain good people… We ask for their commitment everyday, and we like to give commitment in return.” BTW


Griffith Energy Services .....................................Inside Front Cover Maryland Mobile Trailer Service........24 Navistar..................................Back Cover PPC Lubricants.....................................11 PrePass........................ Inside Back Cover REIT Lubricants Co.................................9 Rice Tire................................................. 16


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