Area Transportation Company (Area) has been a leading provider of transportation services
to the metals industry for over twenty-five years. Known as a leader in providing quality 
service, specialized equipment and innovative solutions, Area brings its expertise to the 
Internet community through e-tranzit, an Internet based transportation exchange linking 
shippers and carriers.      

 e-tranzit is:  

  -->dedicated to flatbed motor 
      carriers and shippers 

  -->links available freight 
      opportunities with carriers 

  -->manages the delivery of product 
      with less manpower 
      allowing you to reallocate 
      resources to core business 
      activities 

  -->eliminates the need for
       numerous phone calls 
       and facsimiles 

  -->increases efficiencies thereby 
      reducing costs 

  -->manages a portfolio of approved 
      carriers meeting high service 
      standards 

  -->provides invoicing, claims 
      management and proof of 
      delivery requests 

  -->able to manage carrier selection 
      and payment 

  -->reduces administrative 
      expenses through on-line load 
      tender, and tracing of 
      tendered loads 

  -->coordinates pickup and 
      delivery arrangement

e-tranzit provides an e-solution streamlining the 
shipper's transportation procurement process, 
and provides carriers with instant access to new 
shippers; maximizing loaded-mile revenues and
reduction or elimination of empty miles.

Area Transportation Company (Area) is a subsidiary 
of Alternative Distribution Systems, Inc. (ADS) a 
national provider of integrated transportation, 
distribution and logistics services to the metals 
producing and consuming industries. Learn more 
about Area and ADS by visiting their websites.


For Additional Information:
Call 1-800-563-6794
and ask for e-tranzit