The infrastructure of a nation relies heavily on the strength of its foundational materials and the unwavering reliability of the supply chains that deliver them. Prestress Services Industries, LLC (PSI) stands at the forefront of this monumental task. Operating six state-of-the-art facilities across the Midwest region of the United States, the organization is a premier fabricator of prestressed and precast concrete products. From expansive bridge construction components to massive commercial structures, their work is essential to building communities, facilitating economic growth, and ensuring communities remain connected. The strategic partnership between Prestress and Allison Transmission ensures that the critical infrastructure of communities is built on a foundation of reliability and technical excellence.
Navigating the logistical challenges of monumental payloadsFabricating large-scale concrete structures is only the first half of the infrastructure equation; delivering them to active construction sites presents a monumental logistical challenge. Prestress is able to manufacture and deliver superior prestressed bridge components up to 170’ 0” long and weighing 115 tons, which make the physical demands placed on the transportation fleet are extraordinary.
Prestress Transportation, LLC, the dedicated logistics arm of the organization, is tasked with moving multi-ton bridge beams across hundreds of miles. These components are exceptionally heavy and require highly specialized transportation equipment to navigate congested urban corridors and unforgiving construction sites. Maintaining on-time, on-budget delivery is a critical operational mandate, as any delay in transporting these massive structures can halt entire infrastructure projects and disrupt community development. |
Achieving continuous power delivery and unmatched maneuverability
To execute these demanding deliveries without hesitation and overcome the inherent challenges of heavy-haul transportation, Prestress Services strategically partners with Allison Transmission. By equipping their specialized fleets with the Allison 4000 Series™ fully automatic transmission, Prestress secures the mechanical advantage required to keep community infrastructure projects moving forward.
The operational benefits are driven by advanced engineering. The continuous power delivery enabled by Allison technology ensures that heavy-duty trucks smoothly accelerate and maintain critical momentum, even when hauling maximum payloads up steep grades or positioning massive payloads on unpaved, rugged job sites. Unlike manual or automated manual transmissions that interrupt power during shifts, the Allison fully automatic transmission provides seamless torque multiplication.
This technical advantage directly impacts the bottom line: it reduces physical strain on the driveline, provides uncompromising maneuverability in tight cornering radiuses, and ensures that delivery schedules are strictly maintained. |
Building communities through strategic partnerships
Ultimately, the collaboration between Prestress Services and Allison Transmission extends far beyond the mechanics of heavy-duty transport. It is a strategic, forward-looking partnership dedicated to building the infrastructure of the country.
"With Allison, they’ve been there throughout all of it — with their engineers riding in the truck with us, wanting to know after a big load how it performed, just what exactly we need them to do. They’re willing to be here hands on."
- Justin Fryback, Prestress Transportation, Equipment Manager
Every bridge beam delivered and every commercial facility built represents a tangible contribution to regional economic activity. By leveraging industry-leading propulsion solutions to transport premier prestressed concrete, Prestress and Allison Transmission are working in tandem to forge the foundations of tomorrow ensuring our communities can continue to grow, thrive, and connect for generations to come.