Howmet Aerospace Gains Fleet Agility with TransForce Managed Workforce

TransForce
3 min read

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Fleet Size: 100+ CDL Drivers
Challenge: Scaling driver operations efficiently while maintaining compliance and cost-effectiveness

Background

Howmet Aerospace, a leading global manufacturer in the aerospace sector, operates a substantial private fleet to support its intricate supply chain needs. Managing over 100 CDL drivers internally posed challenges, including administrative burdens, compliance complexities, and the need for operational flexibility.​

Strategic Partnership with TransForce

To address these challenges, Howmet partnered with TransForce, leveraging their Managed Workforce solution to outsource driver management. This collaboration aimed to streamline operations, ensure compliance, and provide scalability.

About the workforce:

  • 100+ drivers – 100% Contract – Most Senior Drivers on staff have +25 Years of Service with Howmet
  • 35% Team Drivers
  • 50% Single OTR/Regional
  • 15% Local Class 8, Straight Trucks and Cargo Vans​

Key Outcomes

  • Operational Efficiency: By outsourcing, Howmet alleviated HR and administrative workloads, allowing internal teams to focus on core business functions. The company reduced its time to hire qualified drivers by +30 days.​

  • Compliance Assurance: TransForce's expertise ensures ongoing adherence to state and federal regulations (DOT, FMCSA, and state level hiring requirements), reducing legal risks and enhancing safety standards.​

  • Competitive Benefits: Drivers receive benefits comparable to those offered by Howmet, ensuring satisfaction and retention.​

  • Scalability: The partnership provided the flexibility to adjust driver capacity in response to market demands without the complexities of internal hiring or layoffs.

"TransForce gives us confidence that compliance and hiring regulations are handled across every state—without adding strain to our HR team. Their expertise allows us to be agile, responsive, and focused on what matters—serving our customers"

Todd Henson, Logistics Manager at Howmet Aerospace


The Bottom Line

Howmet Aerospace's collaboration with TransForce exemplifies how strategic outsourcing of driver management can lead to enhanced efficiency, compliance, and adaptability. This partnership allowed Howmet to maintain high service standards while focusing on its core competencies in aerospace manufacturing.​

For more insights into Howmet's approach to fleet management, you can view their detailed discussion in the webinar: Private Fleet Agility: How Howmet Keeps Freight Moving with Strategic Driver Outsourcing.