Small Fleet Champ

Small Fleet Champ
Winning small fleet’s custom trucks tie to its spinoff businesses
James Davis Trucking's collection of custom trucks reflects one of owner James Davis' closely related businesses. Read more about JDT's spinoffs here.
October 16, 2020
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Small Fleet Champ
Getting smoked out of Oregon latest hurdle for Overdrive’s inaugural Small Fleet Champ
JDT Trucking wins the inaugural Overdrive Small Fleet Champ award due to steady growth, driver benefits, community contributions and much more. Details here.
October 14, 2020
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Small Fleet Champ
The secrets to growing — and excelling — beyond one truck: Delegate, manage costs, be fair and honest
This panel of Overdrive's 2020 Small Fleet Champ finalists delivered a myriad of insights in business development, cost management and more in a push to grow.
August 28, 2020
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Small Fleet Champ
Growing, diverse flatbed carrier wins Overdrive’s new small-fleet award
James Davis, of JDT Trucking, is the winner of this year's Small Fleet Champ competition. Learn more about this flatbed carrier here on Overdrive.
August 28, 2020
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Small-Fleet Champ: Finalists talk shop tonight, winner announced
Overdrive’s 2020 Small Fleet Champ finalists share their challenges and best practices tonight at 7 p.m. Central live on Overdrive’s Facebook page, followed by a Q&A and announcement of the winning fleet.
August 27, 2020
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Small Fleet Champ
Three stand-out small fleets named finalists in Overdrive recognition contest
The three fleets have navigated a difficult 2020 but have demonstrated growth in best practices. Winner will be announced during GATS week. More on Overdrive.
July 31, 2020
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Small Fleet Champ
In-house maintenance, good relationships give Warren Hartman Trucking a strong start
Warren Hartman took some risks transitioning from company driver to ownership, all of which paid off with threefold growth of his small fleet in a few years.
July 29, 2020
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Industry service amid challenging market: Venice Enterprise owners make time
Owners Colleen and Fred Rejman take on important issues of trucking commerce and safety in their community. Learn about the Small Fleet Champ semifinalist here.
July 27, 2020
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Sons build on father’s diverse legacy in growing owner-operator fleet
This Small Fleet Champ semifinalist specializes in hauling heavy equipment for 200-400 customers per year. Learn more about how it got its start on Overdrive.
July 24, 2020
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Truck leasing a perfect fit for Ohio regional fleet STS Delivery Services
STS Delivery Services is a dynamic company. Get a behind the scenes look at what makes this small fleet champ semi-finalist stand out from the trucking crowd.
July 22, 2020
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Young fleet PTS Worldwide clears hurdles for direct military contracting
Owner-operators Rick and Nancy Poulos mastered the art of military freight contracting before growing. What makes PTS a Small Fleet Champ semi-finalist, here.
July 20, 2020
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Growth and driver pay benefit as Golden Rule shines at John McGee Trucking
As a finalist for Overdrive's 2020 Small Fleet Champ award, John McGee tells of how he got his start hauling and what drives his trucking operation.
July 17, 2020
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JDT grows to accommodate top-notch drivers, doubles down to survive pandemic
JDT started as a one-truck operation and, detailed here, has grown to a fleet of 27, re-emphasizing its existing customer base relationships through COVID-19.
July 14, 2020
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Small Fleet Champ
In worst of times, owner seizes opportunities — Hallahan Transport
Fiscal discipline has paid dividends for Rob Hallahan's small fleet. Read about his strategy navigating the COVID-19 biz landscape, growing through it. all
July 10, 2020
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Small Fleet Champ
No debt? No sweat, lots of advantages — Ed Burns & Sons Trucking
With 75 years of local and regional hauling, Ed Burns & Sons Trucking operates debt-free and provides a strong benefits program for its loyal truck drivers.
July 7, 2020
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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
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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
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