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Missouri-based Hoewing Trucking expands dump business with farm work to spur growth
After growing at one time to as many as 12 dump trucks and a half-dozen owner-operators, owner Scott Hoewing decided to scale back on the dump trucks due to the up-and-down nature of construction and add some road tractors for farm work.
October 15, 2021
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Building reefer business through adversity with Woods Transportation
As of mid-late September of this year, Brian and Michell Woods had closed on a new office location in preparation for more expansion, and employed five drivers in addition to Brian. Cash flow management has been key to recent success through the pandemic.
October 13, 2021
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Standardizing guaranteed pay in a power-only system with 33-truck DeWitt Transportation
How has Tim DeWitt managed to take what just several years ago was a one-truck business to a now 33-power-unit affair with a dedicated driver core? His power-only arrangement has allowed him to focus on guaranteed driver pay and enhancing relationships.
October 11, 2021
Small Fleet Champ
Diversification: Silver Creek Transportation's growth secret
Henderson, Kentucky-based Silver Creek Transportation, in just a few years, has gone from a local aggregates hauler to a diversified carrier hauling across the lower 48 states with 24 power units. Longtime owner Jason Cowan leads the team with two sons.
October 8, 2021
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Soza Trucking builds solid foundation in car haul
The first here in our series of 10 profiles of Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists tells the story of C.G. Soza, owner-operator of four-tractor Soza Trucking, out of California, and how he flexed business acumen to grow with car haul against the odds.
October 6, 2021
Small Fleet Champ
Here are your Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists, and NASTC's 'America's Best Drivers'
November will be a busy month for accolades in the wake of owner-op and company driver of the year honors at TCA last week. NASTC's 'America's Best Drivers' team is here, and our Small Fleet Champ finalists will join them for recognition November 4-6.
October 5, 2021
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Enter the contest: Overdrive’s 2021 Small Fleet Championship
Take home the vaunted title belt with one of the trucking world's only prizes for small fleet professionals in Overdrive's 2021 Small Fleet Championship.
August 30, 2021
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Small Fleet Champ contest open to owners of 30 trucks or fewer
Wear-all-the-hats grit, ability to delegate when it makes sense, to hear and act on opportunity when it knocks. If that describes you, take the time to enter this year's competition and join us in honoring the best among small fleet owners.
September 2, 2021
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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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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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The secrets to growing — and excelling — beyond one truck: Delegate, manage costs, be fair and honest
This panel of Small Fleet Champ finalists delivered a myriad of insights in business development, cost management and more in a push to grow the business.
August 28, 2020
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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
Small Fleet Champ
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
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
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
Small Fleet Champ
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
Small Fleet Champ
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
Small Fleet Champ
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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