H.T.S LLC

H.T. S LLC and HTS Transport LLC  is  a woman minority owned  family business.  I have owned my auto transportation business for over 6 years. I started out just as a carrier transporting vehicles within a  300 miles radius and since then, I have expanded throughout the entire Midwest region as well some other parts of the US region transporting over 15k vehicles for dealerships, auctions, manufacturer plants and well as private customers.  I started off with one power unit with a 3-4 car hauler and I now I own and operate 4 power units with 4-5 car hauler capacity.  In addition I have been running my Broker business for about 2 years and have a contract with one of the largest Mobility dealerships that currently has 17 stores throughout the US. 

Being a family owned business, I am very hands on with every aspect of the business and continue to build on great relationships on the basis of interpersonal relationships.  I operate using some of the top recommended systems  available for the industry, which allows customer to have full tracking access of their vehicles and clarity of the expectations I require from my drivers as well as my staff "Full transparency" .

My business is fully insured and bonded and registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Keep up to date with all the Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines, and I  use a company that qualifies my drivers by doing a complete and thorough background checks that includes  making sure DOT physicals are up to date,  Drug & Alcohol screenings are done prior to hire,  as well as doing yearly DOT inspection checks and Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR's) to make sure drivers are still qualified to driver.  We also provide  safe driving courses to make sure all drivers are up to date with DOT and FMCSA rules and regulations.

According to studies the auto transport business was valued at $95 million  and is  expected to grow to about $150 million over the next few years, some studies show a growth rate expected to increase 3.4% in 2023. With the success  I have had over the last couple of years, I feel the need to continue to grow and expand in this industry.  I would like to add more power units and trailers, increase my staff to keep up with the demand, invest in marketing , and would like to  develop new technology that will help simplify the auto transport industry.

H.T.S LLC has delivered over 15k vehicles in the past 6 years  and has increased revenue by 40% in each of those years.  I have been operating at a 99.8% business rating on the nations leading load board and satisfactory with the FMCSA, H.T. S LLC is a preferred carrier for BraunAbility  Nations #1 Mobility Van Manufacturer.  Also HTS Transport LLC has brokered over 2500 vehicles in over a year plus time and is operating at 100% on the nations  leading  load board while also maintaining a satisfactory rating with FMCSA.  HTS Transport LLC has secured a transportation agreement with Superior Van & Mobility and arranges all Superior Van & Mobility  transportations needs for all 17 store located thorough the US.   
 
The company currently employs 2 full time employees and 2 part time and 4 Contract drivers   
Owner/Operations/Human Resource Manager-Audrey Rutland 20 years of Operation Manager experience. 
Senior Logistic/Operations Manager-Richard Rutland Bachelors in  Business Management  10+ years experience. 
Director of Dispatch-Joshua Rutland Bachelors in Logistic Management.  4 years of experience.
Linda Thomas-Customer Service Representative
Local Mechanic
4  CDL Class A qualified drivers  with 3+ years of experience

The Business Mission is to strive for excellence.  Customer satisfaction is the primary focus.  Prompt communication is the key and essential part of our mission.  We thrive to make sure our customers are a part of the transportation process from Origin to destination, 

Funding Request a total of $500,000 to be used to expand the company to meet future demand by adding more equipment,   budget for marketing, funding for new software developments that will simplify the transportation business,  create employment, and implement training courses for new drivers

Annual Revenue:
2021 850k
2022 projections 1.15m  operating at 100%
2022 828k operating  between 25%-50% due to breakdown on trucks
2023 projected Revenue with new  Semi  trucks 1.34m

Present:
4 Power units  4 Trailers
2020 RAM 5500
2019 RAM 5500
2018 RAM 5500
2013 Volvo Semi Truck
2020 Sun Country Drop Deck
2019 Sun Country Drop Deck x2
2014 Sun Country Drop Deck

Motive Electronic Log :
GPS, IFTA, Safety, Compliance, Fuel Maintenance, Documents, Reports

SuperDispatch TMS
Loads, Route planning, Status, Invoicing  Company Revenue, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Driver Pay Report

CarsShipIO TMS
Create Leads, Provide Quotes, Dispatch,  Invoicing , Accounts Receivables, Account Payables, Company Revenue

Central Dispatch
Load board

Future:
x3 New Semi Trucks 
x3 5 Car Hauler

We realized that semi trucks will improve our revenue because they are able to withstand the long hauls vs. the RAM'S  that we currently have.  

Would be able to provide more detail of our daily operations once an interest is expressed .  

Looking forward to hearing back from you

Audrey Rutland/Owner.