The group operates as a truckload dry van carrier transporting general commodities. the group operates throughout the continental united states, the canadian provinces of ontario and quebec and in mexico under agreements with mexican carriers. the freight consists primarily of automotive parts, consumer goods, such as general retail store merchandise and manufactured goods, such as heating and air conditioning units. as of 31-dec-2001, the company operated a transport fleet consisting of 1,660 tractors and 3,932 trailers.