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Overdrive Radio
Where’s the ‘sweet spot’ size for small fleets? And other insights into owner-op growth
Owner-operators share their insights on balancing sizing of their small fleets, hiring and retaining the best drivers, and more. Details on Overdrive.
November 6, 2020
Small Fleet Champ
A diverse group makes up Overdrive’s Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists
The nine semi-finalists for this year's first Small Fleet Champ include varied operations, from zero-debt steel haulers to fast-growing oil-field operators.
July 6, 2020
Business
How load factoring companies’ diverse services help some fleets grow
Factoring companies can be effective tools for small fleet growth as an outsourced back office. Find growth rates for factoring versus non-factoring fleets.
June 18, 2020
Small Fleet Champ
Overdrive program will highlight successful small fleets
Overdrive's Small Fleet Champ award will recognize a small-fleet owner who has demonstrated effective business practices and positioned the fleet for success.
February 10, 2020
Business
Private equity firm acquires majority stake in Truckstop.com
Truckstop.com, well-known for its online freight matching/load board tools for carriers and brokers, announced April 3 an investment from private-equity firm Iconiq Capital, making Iconiq the majority shareholder in the Idaho-based company.
April 3, 2019
Business
Small fleet growth isn’t limited to adding trucks
Small trucking fleets do not have to have more trucks in order to grow as a fleet. They can grow in other ways. See how right here on Overdrive Online.
February 27, 2019
Overdrive Radio
Growing pains of small trucking: Midnight Xpress on blown motors, hiring mistakes and more
In the half-year since we first talked with Midnight Xpress co-owner Andre Jackson for the Overdrive Radio podcast, small fleet expansion plans continue to be implemented, though they’ve shifted with a breakdown of the first truck Jackson and partners added, among other issues — including hiring mistakes made.
January 18, 2019
Business
Dupré Logistics’ growth spurt, restructure
After opening 11 new locations since August 2016, Dupré Logistics’ Strategic Capacity Services (SCS) 3PL business group has tripled in size in the last 24 months, the company says, and is implementing a regional reorganization as a result.
October 31, 2018
Voices
POLL: What’s your bigger business priority, profit growth or income stability?
Climing the ladder v. holding down a gig, greater risk is greater reward v. sticking with what’s dependable, economic growth v. stability — the prioritization choice is cast in a lot of different ways. Which side, if any, do you fall on when thinking about your business’ future?
May 18, 2017
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