As Texas Medical Mobile Services (TMMS) -- the largest medical trailer service company in Texas -- approaches its one year anniversary, it's well on the road to success with its momentum taking it forward faster than ever.

In less than a year, TMMS has more than doubled its staff and added significant new services and transport equipment to serve its customers better. Originally founded to store MRI, PET and CT Mobile Trailers, TMMS has expanded its capacities so that it can service "anything on a trailer--from electrical systems to air conditioning to generators," says President Cliff Hess.

In addition, TMMS has expanded its capabilities to include de-installation, crating, and shipping of imaging equipment. TMMS has the capability to move any piece of imaging equipment, including rigging of MRI magnets, cold storage for MRI systems, and other services.

Having purchased several tractors, the company can now transport and deliver trailers for customers, which include large mobile fleets, as well as smaller mobile equipment dealers. Many mobile dealers need a place that can refurbish, cleanup, renovate and upgrade their equipment, while some just need a place to store their inventory in between deals. TMMS can do anything related to moving and servicing these mobile imaging trailers.

Many of the major mobile imaging services in the country use TMMS because of its reputation for secure storage services. "If you park here, you know you're safe," Hess asserts. The fact that the entire facility is enclosed in barbed wire sets the company apart from the competition. In addition, a state-of-the-art, infrared, motion-sensor, web-based, closed-circuit TV with digital recording and alarm system lets customers check in on their units from the Internet 24/7. TMMS personnel also can provide web-based reports on helium level, internal magnet pressure, and cold head/chiller operation for all the MRI systems in storage.

Changing gears, when asked by DOTmed how the DRA cuts will impact his business, Mr. Hess said that he expects some short term slow-down, but he maintains a positive outlook for the future of imaging equipment service in general. He expects that tighter budgets will result in increased demand for used equipment as well as extended equipment lifecycles that will generate a greater need for repair services.

TMMS plans for continued growth including adding five tractor-trailers to the fleet and hiring more drivers. Stay tuned to DOTmed News for continued coverage of TMMS developments.

In the meantime, Happy Birthday to the company.

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