case studies
Handi-Ramp was established in 1958. It was the first company to recognize the need to assist the physically challenged in achieving access to places most of the population takes for granted. With over forty years of creating accessibility, Handi-Ramp has become the first company many people think of when this issue is discussed. Our expertise is not in marketing or selling products, but providing a low cost solution to our end users. Our in-house experts can help an individual, government office or business owner/manager find the right solution to an access challenge. This might be providing one of our in-stock products, answering questions about meeting ADA access requirements, or designing a ramp that is custom made to suit an individual's needs.
Workman's compensation claims coupled with difficulty to deliver to strip malls without loading docks, pushed JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JB Hunt) to seek a solution to increase safety and productivity for their fleet of over 400 semi-tractor trailers.
JB Hunt, one of the largest transportation logistics companies in North America, contacted Handi-Ramp regarding an inquiry for ramps to be installed on their trucks. Specifically, they desired a product the would be easy to use and transport, require minimal setup and not be permanently attached nor take up valuable cargo space. Listening to and working closely with the client, Handi-Ramp was able to develop precisely what JB Hunt required.
The Portable Delivery Ramp that Handi-Ramp developed reduced JB Hunt's delivery times from 1 hour 20 minutes which saved labor, increased productivity and more importantly, created a safer method of delivery for the drivers. By eliminating two workman's compensation claims, JB Hunt was able to outfit their entire fleet of over 400 trucks with ramps.