ABOUT US

STA. MONICA FREIGHT SERVICE, INC.

Est. 1977

OUR BUSINESS

Sta.Monica Freight Service Inc. is the pioneer and most experienced specialized provider of outsourced trucking services.

OUR MISSION

To be Philippine’s most respected and trusted outsourced trucking company; our customers can rely on us to represent them as well as they would represent themselves, demonstrating unparalleled dedication, accountability and leadership. They can count on us to manage their hauling requirements.

SMFS recognizes that in order to realize our mission as a company and meet our long-term goals, we do this in three important ways;

1. We foster timeless and traditional values and promote a culture of uncompromising integrity in all our dealings. We treat everyone with whom we work with dignity and respect

2. We deploy customizable business model, through which we’re able to deliver flexibility and accountability.

3. We support and develop the right people to partner with our customer’s team

OUR PURPOSE

The purpose of SMFS is to create a very strong, lasting partnership with its customers. SMFS wants to ensure that its dedicated customers feel confident that their completetransaction needs are being serviced and that SMFS eliminates the worries associated with operating private fleets such as:

• Trucking regulation
• Insurance Premiums
• Accidents
• Compliance
• Union Issues
• Drivers shortages
• Use of Capital on trucks
• Maintenance
• Fleet Management

OUR CORE VALUES

One of our core values is for all our employees to uphold highest standard of veracity. We are honest and ethical in ALL our business transactions. We keep our promises and admit to our mistakes. Our personal conduct ensures that SMFS will be there to deliver shipment on a timely basis. The Standards that has Guided us in our Actions and Relationships are:

• Safety
• Personal commitment to always deliver on time
• Honesty and integrity
• Sense of urgency and
• Hard Work - "Can Do" spirit

COMPANY HISTORY

Sta. Monica Freight Service (SMFS) was established in 1977. Mr. & Mrs. Antonio “Tony” S. De Guzman started its humble operations by acquiring two units of second hand trucks, which were reconditioned by Mr. de Guzman, an engineering undergraduate. Both hard workers, Mr. & Mrs. De Guzman managed the business employing only drivers and helpers for each truck. The first cargoes were coconut meat “copra” in sacks, which were delivered to Philippine Refining Company (Unilever, Phils), and Procter & Gamble Philippines. In 1980’s, the trend of shipment and handling of cargoes transformed from loose into containerized. The company was then able to penetrate into door to door service. SMFS then began gradually expanding its fleet. The company acquired repossessed and reconditioned trucks with the assistance of financial institutions (Family Savings Bank, Filipino Financial, and Cebu International Finance Corporation), who believe in the firm’s ability to settle its commitments. Subsequently, the company served door to door and pier to pier shipments of William Lines Inc, some of which are;

Coca-Cola, Pilipinas Shell, Caltex, Petron, Del Monte, Universal Robina Corporation, San Miguel Corporation, Philippine Refining Company, Republic Biscuit Corporation, Alaska Trading, Steniel Paper Manufacturing Corporation, among others. With good relationship with the clients and quality service, SMFS continued to offer its service to a diverse
assortment of customers.

By 1990’s the company has remarkably improved. From employing 4 people in 1977, the company has then employed more than one hundred people, from truck drivers to office personnel. In 1991, William Lines, Inc, the company’s major client has merged with two other shipping companies (Aboitiz Shipping and Go Thong Shipping), thus, bearing a new name of WG&A, Inc. By this merging of 3 big shipping lines, more opportunities had been opened for SMFSI. In July 8, 1994, SMFS revolutionized from a single proprietorship into a family corporation, acquiring a new business name of Sta. Monica Freight Service, Incorporated (SMFS). The Presidency of which is being handled by Mr. Antonio S. De Guzman. By Mid-2000’s, the second generation is gradually taking over the management. With the guidance of the founders, the second generation is continuing to provide and improve the quality service SMFS offers. The successful continuous operation of SMFS is due to the high standards that have been firmly established. Basing everything we do on these matters has helped us to develop an industry-wide reputation for excellence.

COMPANY LEADERSHIP

SMFS has undergone Integrated Plant Study (Study on the Nature of Particular Business) from University of the Philippines from November to December 2005. This study gives SMFS the advantage of consulting the gurus and other professionals pertaining to Strengths and Weaknesses of our Business Operations which gives us the competitive advantage from our competitors.

Safety & Insurance

SMFS prides itself on its safety record and safety management program. We maintain a high level of safety awareness and seek to continually improve safety performance. SMFS rigorously tests new drivers and also has a Safety and Compliance team to ensure all drivers are operating in a safe manner. SMFS carries broad insurance coverage for its operations, including marine insurance, surety bond and comprehensive insurance for the trucks and other equipments.

Accreditation

• LTFRB Franchisee
• PEZA
• Integrated North Harbor Truckers Association
• ACTOO