I have been in the industry since 1999, when I went to work for my father who was an Owner Operator. I have been on the road, dry shaved my legs in the bunk, freaked out over Donner Pass, and I can say that driving a truck is not for me, BUT … I LOVE this side of the business. Nothing makes me happier then to know that each and every day, that myself and my staff give 150% of our efforts to assist our Operators, and to help them be successful in this industry.
My dad spent 20 years in the Air Force, and when he retired he knew that a desk job wasn’t for him. After my dad worked for some of the LARGER carriers, he knew he was wasting his money, and that he could do much better on his own. Like you, he took a chance, purchased his first truck (in 1994), and worked very hard to grow his business.
When I started with his company in 1999, he had 3 trucks of his own. I grew bored and he came up with the idea of recruiting Owner Operators. Before I knew it we had 13 trucks. I loved my job from that moment on. I handled everything from dispatching to driver settlements. I learned from my dad and the Operators, how MOST Operators want to be treated, how they want to run and how to make them money.
I needed to seek independence, so I started my own company in 2007. I prefer to keep my company small so that I can develop a personal relationship with all of our Owner Operators.
Working for my dad I learned that this is an expensive business to be in. Truck payments, trailer payments, maintenance, and so on. My dad felt with Operators, that you don’t take a lot of money from one person (like most Carriers), you take a little money from a lot of people. This is how I came up with the idea of our “Admin Fee”. I believe that it’s the Operators hard work, and personal sacrifices that make the company great, therefore, it’s the Operators that should be rewarded, not the Carrier’s pocket.
My dad worked very hard, once staying on the road for an entire year to make sure his business was a success. My dad passed away in 2009, at the age of 61, at a receivers in CT. He was a very stubborn man, who knew he was ill, but refused to be late on his delivery. His 1993 Pete had 2.3 million miles (which he put on himself) before she laid to rest 4 months after he passed.
Every day he is with me in spirit, especially at work. Sometimes I can feel him shaking his head saying “what are you doing that for”, but most times I can feel that he is proud of me. That I have not let this industry change my beliefs and that I promise that I will treat each and every one of my Operators, the way my dad would have wanted to be treated, and the way you DESERVE to be treated. For my dad, my daughter, and all my Operators, this is why I do my job to the best of my abilities each and every day.
Company culture is the personality of a company. It defines the environment in which employees work. Company culture includes a variety of elements, including work environment, company mission, value, ethics, expectations, and goals.
OUR COMPANY CULTURE
Owner Operators are our most important customers. They are not dependent on us. We are dependent on them. They are not an interruption in our work. They are the purpose of our work. They are not an outsider in our business. They are the reason we are in business. We are not doing any of them a favor by serving them. They are doing us a favor by giving us an opportunity to do so.
WHAT WE OFFER TO OUR OPERATORS …
* 98% Paid on all Loads
* No Down Time
* Over the road and Regional Freight
* Freight for Flats, Steps, Vans, Reefers, and Power Only
*You can book your own freight or let our experienced dispatchers take care of you
*Weekly Settlements / Direct Deposit
* National Fuel Card with discounts
* Trailer Rentals Available
* No Orientation
* Assigned Logistics Team to keep you moving at all times
* Plate (IRP) Assistance for those that qualify
* Physical Damage and Bobtail Insurance Available
* Truck Rentals to keep you moving through a breakdown
Items of extraordinary value such as jewelry, money, antiques, and stamp collections
can be included in your shipment, provided that you notify your local moving representative
of these items before packing and moving day. It is strongly recommended that you carry
irreplaceable and expensive articles with you, or make alternate arrangements for their
transport.
In the moving industry, items worth more than $100 per pound are considered to be articles
of "extraordinary value.” To be assured that a claim involving these articles is not limited
to minimal liability, complete and sign your mover's high-value inventory form.
Also, be sure to sign the "Extraordinary Value Article Declaration" box, if applicable, on
your Bill of Lading.
Each mover has a slightly different procedure to follow as it relates to high-value items.
Ask your relocation specialist to provide you with an explanation of their company's process.
This is a confusing (but important) task, so be sure that you clearly understand the rules
prior to load day.
All loose items must be packed in boxes to prevent loss or damage while moving. It is
recommended that you pack all items and leave the drawers empty.