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Bulk Food Grade and Dairy
We've been transporting dairy and food-grade products since the early 1950s. With complicated logistics, sanitation measurements and tracking, food-grade bulk transport is a significant challenge. Nevertheless, Ruan's professional drivers and robust training have made us a leader in this field. We have the agility to respond to often-fluctuating schedules, and our innovations are helping customers ship more for less. We provide Kosher certification where necessary. Ruan has expertise in hauling fluid milk, cream, whey, wine, juice, vinegar, edible oil, liquid sweetener, purified water, spirits, liquid eggs, liquid chocolate, sugar, and more.
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Chemicals and Industrial Gases
Ruan has developed unique strategies for our valued customers in the chemicals and industrial gases industries including a flex fleet that is deployed based on production schedules. We’re dedicated to safe, efficient transport and 100 percent on-time delivery. That’s why we are a leader in chemical and industrial gases transportation. Ruan has experience hauling sulfuric acid, hydrogen peroxide, purate, sodium sulfate, sodium chlorate, potassium chloride, waste water, molten sulfur, biodiesel, ink, caustics, acids, bleaches, neutrals, alkalines, hot oil, surfactants, solvents, polymers, liquid oxygen (LOX), liquid nitrogen (LIN), liquid argon (LAR), liquid hydrogen (LHY), carbon dioxide (CO2), gaseous hydrogen (GHY in tube trailers), and gaseous helium.
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Food and Beverage
Ruan has been serving the food and beverage sector since 1934. More than 40 percent of our business is food related, so we know that reliability and freshness are critical. Leverage our expertise in hauling meat products, bakery, bottled water, bottled spirits, ice cream, cheese, general dry and refrigerated grocery, shelled eggs, produce, ethnic specialty, pasta, and more.
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Manufacturing
Whether handling just-in-time inbound shipments of raw materials, interplant movements, multi-stop deliveries to distributor networks, or anything in between, Ruan has the expertise and resources to get it done right. We haul building materials, machinery, automotive, consumer products, HVAC and controls, plastic and fiber, electrical, industrial supplies, furniture, and small appliances.
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Medical and Pharmaceutical
Complicated supply chains and short deadlines are common in the medical supply industry. To help eliminate surprises, Ruan team members are constantly searching for inefficiencies in the supply chain. We have experience delivering mobility aids, bath safety, orthopedic care, continence care, wound care products, high-level disinfectants and sterilants, detergents, leak testing and manual cleaning products, storage cabinets, consumables, accessories and supplies, and liquid oxygen.
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Metals
For more than 25 years, Ruan has successfully managed dedicated flatbed metals delivery operations on behalf of our clients. We've led innovation by introducing tracking technology, in-cab computer systems, and Conestoga trailers, all of which have increased efficiency and improved our customers' bottom lines.
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Mining, Earth Products, and Bulk Agricultural
Ruan has a successful track record in the bulk business dating back to in 1932, with John Ruan’s first hand-loaded gravel delivery. We have experience with many types of specialized trailers and commodities, including copper concentrate, silica sand, resin coated silica, frac sand, pebble lime, fly ash, soda ash, cement, propet, gypsum, hydrated lime, foundry sand, lead oxide, micro-white, bulk grain and feed, and more.
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Retail
Speed means everything to the retail supply chain. Running out of product at critical times can devastate the bottom line. Our retail customers rely on Ruan because they know their goods will arrive where they need to be on time and in full. We haul it all, including general merchandise, grocery, automotive, restaurant, home improvement, furniture, and outdoor/sporting goods.
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