ABOUT SYSCO

Sysco is a leading foodservice distributor. They supply the greatest selection of fresh produce, meat, seafood, and essential supplies for restaurants, senior lodges, healthcare & educational facilities, and more. For Sysco, their trailer fleet doubles as mobile billboards, so regular cleaning of trailers is key for protecting their brand image.

THE CHALLENGE

Sysco approached NoviClean, looking for a new fleet wash solution at their Edmonton distribution centre to replace an aging, worn-out gantry wash.

The existing wash system was a slow and ineffective way of washing Sysco’s large fleet of freight trailers. As a result, Sysco experienced significant downtime for their trailers and their employees were tied up for hours while washing trailers manually.

CUE NOVICLEAN

After analyzing Sysco’s current system and goals for a new fleet wash system, NoviClean proposed a custom-designed, 3-Brush InterClean Ultra Gantry system.

This type of automatic, roll-over wash system would allow Sysco’s drivers to park their trailers in the wash bay while the Ultra Gantry traverses and thoroughly cleans the vehicle – quickly and effectively.

SOLUTION

Sysco’s Ultra Gantry wash system was equipped with the following custom configurations:

  • 1-step chemical applicator

  • Side brushes

  • Top brush

  • Fresh water rinse arch

The brush package was a perfect solution for a fleet such as Sysco’s with uniform trailer shapes. The wrap-around brushes provide a comprehensive and extremely effective wash, using a 1-step wash detergent application, and completing the wash with a fresh water rinse pass.

From delivery on-site to the commissioning of a fully-functional wash, NoviClean’s wash technicians completed the install in 4 weeks.

THE RESULTS

With a new NoviClean wash system, Sysco saw major reductions in trailer down-time and labour costs associated with washing. Sysco’s new fleet wash met the company’s high standards for trailer cleanliness and allowed for a quick and steady flow of clean trailers to get back on the road and serve the next customer!

  • Wash time reduced from 30-60 min to only 7 minutes total.

  • Completely spotless trailer wash, without the need for manual detailing.

  • Reduction in both labour costs and trailer down-time.