Josh Mullins

Apr 23, 2019

Submitted by Josh Mullins

2019 Pete 579

Paul Midgett owns Missouri-based Bessie Liquids LLC, with 30 owner-operators leased on. Most of his operators' trucks are long-hood Peterbilts and Kenworths. He owns more than 30 tankers that his drivers use to haul various chemicals.

Liquid-bulk tanker: At once rare and common challenges for owner-ops come with rewards

While some business issues are ubiquitous across trucking -- rates not keeping up with costs, expensive equipment and insurance -- liquid-bulk tanking comes with plenty unique difficulties owner-operators and small fleets must overcome.

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Consistency, focus on long-term relationship value: Trucker of the Month Rufus Morris

Show your personality with quality, licensed, and custom headwear, socks, tees, blankets, bags, and more.

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Consistency, focus on long-term relationship value: Trucker of the Month Rufus Morris

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