How a Strong Employee Uniform Program Transformed CT Transit’s Work Uniforms

More than a dozen years ago, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT)-owned bus service, CT Transit, faced a familiar struggle for many transportation agencies: outfitting hundreds of employees. Their teams of bus drivers, supervisors, safety staff, and driver trainers all needed gear that looked sharp, fit well, and held up on the job. Their previous corporate branded unifrom apparel was outdated and not fully functional. And the uniform program they had in place was inefficient and cumbersome.

The Need for a Better Work Uniform Program

At the time. ordering uniforms meant chasing paperwork, juggling vendors, and dealing with delayed shipments. For employees, the experience was frustrating. For management, it was an administrative burden.

Partnering for Custom Workwear and Branded Work Uniforms

That all changed when Work Hard Dress Right (WHDR), a Feury Image Group company, partnered with CT Transit and brought their vision for what the uniform program could be.

To address these challenges, Work Hard Dress Right (WHDR) capitalized on its extensive networking strength and quickly identified a way to streamline the uniform program for the transportation company. From early on, the mission was clear: to transform uniform management from a logistical tangle into an organized asset.

Designing the Online Platform for Uniform Management

Rather than simply supplying CT Transit with shirts and jackets, the WHDR team constructed a complete program. Specifically, they designed a customized, web-based platform from the ground up for CT Transit, making it simple for every department to get exactly what they needed.

The solution included:

• A user-friendly ordering portal with pre-approved selections for every role.
• Budget controls to keep spending on track without interrupting the process.
• Full inventory tracking for complete visibility and accountability.
• Localized delivery to get gear where it was needed—fast.

Upgrading Work Uniforms from Fabric to Fit

The new collection included the latest performance fabrics and updated fits, delivering comfort on long shifts for drivers and a polished appearance for supervisors. Safety apparel got smarter, outerwear became more versatile, and the entire team benefited from a uniform program designed to perform.

The Results: A Uniform Program That Works

More recently, WHDR completed a full redesign and outfitting for all CT Transit employees. The new collection introduced the latest fabrics, updated fits, and fresh styles that made drivers feel comfortable on long shifts and helped supervisors look polished in the field. Safety apparel got smarter, outerwear became more versatile, and the entire team—from bus drivers to driver trainers—benefited from a wardrobe designed to perform.

Conclusion

As a result, CT Transit’s uniform program runs like clockwork. Employees log into their portal, select their approved items, and trust that WHDR will handle the rest. Orders move quickly, deliveries are timely, and managers no longer waste hours wrestling with a manual system.

By establishing a robust employee uniform program, WHDR empowered CT Transit to elevate its uniform store experience, deliver high-quality work uniforms and custom workwear, and manage the entire process with confidence. Ultimately. What started as a frustrating challenge has become a point of pride for the staff and management of CT Transit.