POLL: Independents, how would you describe your principal freight sources — shippers, brokers, a mix?

Nov 2, 2020

Updated Nov 9, 2020

Reduced demand for construction materials, among many other types of freight, took a toll on trucking as the pandemic set it.

Kevin Haderlie has been running as an independent, today as TruckWise Inc., since 2016. After a few years learning the ins and outs of truck ownership, the company has been on a growth trajectory with a keen focus on customer relationships, driver training and knowing the business's numbers inside and out.

Customer service, relationships drive TruckWise growth hauling high, wide, ugly

Utah-headquartered TruckWise owner Kevin Haderlie's come a long way from the self-described 'trucking gypsy' of his early years. Since starting the company in 2016, he's built a strong 10-truck foundation for growth with an overdimensional equipment specialty.

Drivers Paperwork Sign Scale House Inspections

Motus: 6 known issues, some stranding carriers OOS after inspection

ATBS' twice-annual benchmarking session for owner-operators is less than two weeks away. Register below to join live or catch the replay.

Owner-op revenues up, but where's income? Numbers are in

Heavy-hauling 'Purple Reign' Peterbilt 567 a small fleet's pride

Let the final bouts commence! The 2026 Overdrive's Small Fleet Championship semi-finalists are in. Two will emerge with the Champ belts in Nashville next month at the conference of the National Association of Small Trucking Companies.

Drumroll, please ... Meet your Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists

Trucking reliability, service over 6M miles: White Pine Transport

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