Based in northwestern Pennsylvania, RSA Transport is a regional and national transportation provider for bulk commodities, offering pneumatic tank, flatbed, liquid asphalt, and water hauling services to a broad range of customers.
As a trucking company that delivers heavy loads, RSA Transport is always searching for ways to improve its efficiency and reduce operating costs. In its business, every pound matters, and the more product a truck can legally carry, the more material can be delivered.
When it was time to add some new trucks to its fleet, RSA Transport took the opportunity to evaluate all options, including new Kenworth trucks powered by Paccar MX engines. The company had previous experience with the MX engines many years ago and was initially hesitant to consider it again. However, it needed a solution that could help increase payload capacity, improve fuel economy, and provide long-term value for its fleet.
RSA Transport wanted to be sure that any new engine choice would make a real difference in day-to-day operations and overall costs.
RSA Transport partnered with Kenworth of Pennsylvania to learn more about the enhancements and improvements to the MX engine over the years, since its initial experience with the engine. After a thorough fact-finding process and diving into the data, RSA Transport opted to give the MX engine another look. Several key factors influenced the decision:
The lighter engine weight was especially important because it allows trucks to carry more payload. “In our operations, tonnage matters,” said Rick Ashbaugh, Owner of RSA Transport. “Even though the difference doesn’t seem like a lot, it adds up over time to a lot more tonnage being delivered to our customers with the same number of loads. This not only increases our efficiency, but it is also increasing our customers efficiency as well,” continued Ashbaugh. While the difference per load may seem small, RSA Transport recognized that even minor improvements could create significant savings and efficiency gains over time.
Since adding MX-powered Kenworth trucks to its fleet, RSA Transport has seen measurable benefits:
Increased Payload Capacity
Because of the engine’s lighter weight, trucks can haul more material per load. This has improved productivity by allowing more tonnage to be delivered using the same number of trips.
Improved Fuel Efficiency
RSA Transport has reported better fuel mileage across its operation. Although fuel savings may appear small on a single trip, they create substantial cost savings when multiplied across an entire fleet over months and years.
Greater Overall Value
The combination of payload gains, fuel savings, and warranty coverage has delivered a strong return on investment for RSA Transport. The company views the MX engine as a cost-effective solution that supports both operational performance and long-term profitability.
