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Richardson brings past, future together

Old Dominion’s Ed Richardson blends experience and forward thinking into maintenance program Ed Richardson has been in the biz a long time.

Small shop, big responsibilities

Truck It’s Roy Gambrell says predictive maintenance, flexibility and standardization with vendors are musts in a small shop

Top shape

Applying three decades of experience,and with the help of suppliers, Mike Payette is keeping the Staples fleet running cost effectively and efficiently.

Engaging technicians

Schneider National’s Tom Culver says open communications, training and shared knowledge draw technicians closer to the business.

Premium choices

For Gardenscape Transport, a first-class fleet is the only way to deliver quality goods to customers.

Walking in their shoes

Mike Burns of Burns Motor Freight started at the bottom to learn the business, earn respect and understand employees’ jobs

Model Carrier

Kennesaw Transportation continues to serve as an example of how success in trucking can be established and maintained.

Providing Solutions

For 50 years, HUB Truck Rental has been meeting the needs of its customers with a range of detailed and innovative vehicle and maintenance programs.

Safety – Braking Systems

NHTSA calls for a 20 percent to 30 percent reduction in the required stopping distance for large trucks.

Zero RPMs

Excessive engine idling consumes more than 800 million gallons of diesel fuel a year.

Keeping techs on board

Jeff Johnson says a clean shop, variety of assignments, and safety emphasis limit technician turnover at Hall’s Fast Motor Freight

Good looks, ENDURANCE

Vehicle colors and graphics speak volumes about a fleet; good paint systems protect tractors and trailers