Tag: Andre Jackson

Business

No. 1 expansion challenge: 6 in 10 readers say it’s finding dependable drivers

For all the differences between a mega-fleet and an expanding one-truck owner-operator, both share a common problem: difficulties finding and keeping dependable drivers.

March 7, 2019

Business

The expansion challenge: Mastering preparation for the unpredictable

Small leased fleet owner-operator Dave Marti and Midnight Xpress owner-operator Andre Jackson both employed a common practice as they expanded: limited personal income, separated from business income, from which profits were reinvested. Or, as the case may be, used to cover the unforeseen.

March 5, 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

Overdrive Radio

A two-truck independent’s long climb up from a widow maker to business success

Andre Jackson, an owner-operator, discusses his success in trucking and how he got where is today. Learn all about him and his story on Overdrive Online.

September 27, 2018

Overdrive Extra

A lease-purchase success story

Meet Andre Jackson, a U.S. Xpress driver on his third lease-purchase truck — his experience with the plans has been largely positive, he says.

January 10, 2013