Company History
Alder Companies: At a Glance
By the Numbers

 

Company History

Urbandale Farms DairyDating back to 1921, the Alder Companies started as the Urbandale Farms dairy and milk processor. Responding to industry changes, the companies migrated from production to distribution of fresh and frozen dairy products for Dean Foods Company, one of the largest producers of dairy products in the United States. This on going relationship began in 1942; we were awarded the 2000 Partner in Distribution Award, the first ever given by the company.

 

Sentry DeliveryBased in Delavan, Wisconsin, our major market includes the Midwest and Northeast with license to serve all 48 contiguous states. We distribute to many of the top food outlets in the United States including Walmart, Super Valu/Jewel Foods, Sentry, Fresh Brands (Piggly Wiggly) along with numerous convenience store outlets and food service providers.

 

Alder DriverFour smaller companies are combined within the framework of the Alder companies. Together, we are 110 employees operating 60 tractor-trailers and 12 wholesale straight trucks. The greatest assets of the Alder Companies are our empowered, dedicated employees who accept and enjoy the responsibilities and challenges of a “job well done.” We base our operations at four locations in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.

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Alder Companies: At a Glance

  • 110 Employees work in 4 locations
  • Strong Code of Conduct

Focus on Customer Service and Satisfaction
Delivery schedules based on customer needs
Required uniforms; appearance standards
Drug & alcohol testing requirements

  • Driver Safety Program
    • Lengthy training process of new drivers; all CDL qualified 2008 Trainingbefore hire
    • Quarterly educational programs
    • Driver/Manager Safety board
    • Annual Safety Award Program since 1951
    • Annual monetary awards for safe driving and injury-free
    • Milestone awards for 5 year increments
    • Team awards for complete driver group success
    • Annual Driver Appreciation recognition

 

  • Fleet:    Entire fleet linked by “PeopleNet” communication system

60 Tractors
101 Refrigerated Trailers
12 Straight trucks
5 Special delivery Vans

  • DOT highest safety rating of “satisfactory” since ICC authority granted in 1983 Urbandale Farms Picture
  • Third Generation Family Business
  • Awards Received:

Partners in Distribution – Dean Foods Company
Premier Carrier Award – NT Logistics

  • Complete Benefit Package for all full time employees

Health & Dental Insurance
Life & Disability Insurance
Section 125 “cafeteria” program
Defined benefit/contribution pension plans
Optional AFLAC programs

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By the Numbers

Alder Tractor Trailer

  • 4,492,000 - Miles driven by the Alder Companies in the past year
  • 113, 675 - Orders delivered from the 4 locations of the Alder Companies each year
  • 19,500 - Number of loads needed to deliver 113,675 orders

 

 

Alder Picnic

  • 11.23 - Average years longevity of current Alder employees
  • 1,145 - Total years worked for Alder companies by current employees
  • 87 - Number of years since the first Alder Company, Urbandale Dairy, began serving Walworth County, Wisconsin

 

Delavan Straight Truck

  • 98.6% - Eligible drivers who won safe driver/injury-free awards in 2007
  • .7 - Number of recordable accidents per one million miles over the last five years.
  • 100% - Store delivery drivers who wear uniforms and adhere to a strict code of conduct and appearance
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