Growing a 500 truck company within 6 years........

[GMAN]

It seems that they are doing well, however it would be interesting to see whether the fsc is the primary reason for their increased revenue or actual growth. Without seeing the balance sheet or p & l it is difficult to see whether they are actually profitable and to what level or simply generating a lot of revenue. Revenue doesn't necessarily translate into profit. Many carriers can show increased revenue from the higher fsc collected from shippers. It seems that they have found a niche and managed to develop a good shipper base. They have a good strategic location for their market. All too often some people assume that a company that achieves a high level of success, especially within a short time frame, does so due to illegal activity. It could be that they were successful by starting with a good cash reserve and a lot of sweat. It takes a lot of effort to achieve success. I am sure all of the partners made sacrifices. Success is rarely achieved by accident. And most achieved their goals by the sweat of their brow.

[merrick4]

One of the owners donated to Hilary, hate to ruin it for some


Aurelio Aleman
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USA Logistics Canins Updated
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I'll say one thing, these guys have a good plan; I'm surprised it hasn't happened before. I heard a news story not too long ago about some chicken company in Mexico that is becoming huge, I think they are even listed on one of the Exchanges here in the States. They haven't started exporting to here yet but they plan on doing it soon.

Information in and of itself is useless unless you know what to do with it. I think I read that these guys, U.S.A Logistics, have 25 years in the industry so they knew what to do with NAFTA.

I always wondered why too that one of the American companies didn't partner up with a Mexican company and "share" trailers so instead of crossing into the border and swapping it to an American trailer they just don't drop and hook. Maybe that does happen now that I think of it. I don't know what they do with stuff after it crossed the border.

If so much is coming into Laredo, how come this is no freight in Laredo? Who is picking it all up?

By the way GMAN I hope you do this dispatch thing, all the time you have invested in this industry should be profitable to you.

[GMAN]

I understand that there have been some mergers or partnering by U.S. and Mexican carriers to skirt the law, just as there has been similar partnerships between some U.S. and Canadian carriers. According to a Celadon driver I spoke with a few months ago, they are already operating in Mexico and the Mexicans are doing the same over here. Frankly, I think this has been going on for some time. The problem is that it isn't being discussed.

It looks like I am proceeding on a very limited scale with the dispatching, Merrick. There are some things to be worked out, but I am getting involved with it on a limited basis. The way I am approaching it I will see if it will be profitable for me and those whom I will dispatch. I don't want to take on more people than I feel comfortable working with starting out. I still need to keep my own trucks moving. Right now we seem to be doing better than a lot of folks, but rates still are not what I would like to see.

[merrick4]

I'm glad you got started GMAN and think it is wise to start of slow (of course you don't need me telling you that ). I know you've probably gotten 50 private messages requesting your service, but I'll just say it here. If you do decide to do reefer/dry van freight I'd be willing to jump on board.

Either way I wish you the best in this new venture.

[BigDiesel]

http://truckinginhighgear.com/trucki...istics_McAllen

$100 MILLION within 6 years.......?

...enjoy :arrow:

Are you hoping your Trucking in High Gear website, that looks like a Ponzi scheme, will get you to the big money?????

[jdtj63]

Could just be better service

That's it, right there.

A lot of drivers and/or company big wigs don't understand that. If you specialize in cheap freight with a 75% on-time delivery rate, that's what your whole business is going to revolve around. It's the carriers that run 98% or 99% on-time delivery that basically write their own ticket. In todays JIT world, an on-time carrier can set their rates, pay their drivers, and roll in the money.

BS!!!

[no_worries]

I'll second that...awfully naive

[Mack2]

Notice it says only 150 of the trucks are KW T660's. What are the other 350 trucks?

[BanditsCousin]

The majority of their trucks are Pete 379's w/ fairings. I believe this is the same company we're talking about in the link. White trucks, right?

[Mandilon]

Yep, they're not profitable ENOUGH: they're TOO far from making it to the largest in trucking 100 list!


Top 100 Trucking Companies by Revenue
2003 Revenue (in Millions)
1-United Parcel Service $21,339,874
2-FedEx Ground 3,912,000
3-Schneider National 2,905,000
4-Roadway Express, Inc. 2,844,214
5-Yellow Transportation Inc. 2,788,078
6-FedEx Freight 2,689,000
7-J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. 2,433,469
8-Swift Transportation Co. 2,397,655
9-Con-Way Trptn. Services 2,107,258
10-Overnite Transportation 1,475,463
11-Ryder Integrated Logistics 1,459,603
12-Werner Enterprises, Inc. 1,457,766
13-ABF Freight System, Inc. 1,347,078
14-United Van Lines, Inc. 1,163,437
15-USF Holland, Holland, Mich 983,830
16-Penske Logistics, Inc. 896,324
17-Watkins Motor Lines, Inc. 865,676
18-Allied Systems, Ltd. 865,463
19-Estes Express Lines 864,813
20-U.S. Xpress Ent. 795,239
21-Landstar Ranger 772,599
22-Old Dominion Freight Line 667,531
23-Averitt Express, Inc. 625,948
24-North American Van Lines 590,176
25-Covenant Transport. 582,457
26-TNT Logistics 572,291
27-Carriers 565,440
29-Prime, Inc. 559,153
30-CRST, Inc. 525,362
31-Crete Carrier Corp. 521,946
32-Saia Motor Freight Line 520,668
33-C. R. England 499,881
34-Southeastern Freight. Lines 483,811
35-Landstar Inway, Inc. 483,095
36-Mayflower Transit, Inc. 419,959
37-Atlas Van Lines, Inc. 418,052
39-Allied Van Lines 416,799
40-AAA Cooper Transportation. 408,004
41-Heartland Express 405,116
42-Central Freight Lines, Inc. 389,696
43-Interstate Distributor Co. 369,000
44-Celadon Trucking Services 367,105
45-Contract Freighters, Inc. 362,174
46-Anderson Trucking Services 359,931
47-Ruan Transportation Corp. 352,406
48-Dart Transit Company 351,345
49-Marten Transport, Ltd. 334,667
50-Frozen Food Express 334,066
51-Knight Transportation 327,679
52-Jevic Transportation 306,691
53-Velocity Express 302,088
54-USA Truck, Inc. 298,663
55-Stevens Transport, Inc. 294,254
56-USF Reddaway 294,240
57-P.A.M.Transport, Inc. 293,547
58-USF Logistics, Inc. 276,441
59-Dynamex, Inc., Dallas 269,187
60-Transport Corp. Of America 258,859
61-KLLM, Inc. 251,889
62-Landstar Ligon, Inc. 247,736
63-Forward Air Corp., Inc. 241,517
64-USF Dugan 232,362
65-New England Motor Freight 231,040
66-Mercer Transportation 230,497
67-CSX Freight Services 217,857
68-New Penn Motor Express 216,478
69-Pitt-Ohio Express, Inc. 205,470
70-Cardinal Freight 200,033
71-Shaffer Trucking 199,841
72-Western Express 198,000
73-Bekins Van Lines 197,803
74-Ace Transportation, Inc. 197,120
75-G.I.Trucking Company 194,675
76-Kenan Transport Co. 194,384
77-Paschall Truck Lines, Inc. 187,733
78-National Freight, Inc. 187,224
79-The Waggoners Trucking 186,380
80-Roehl Transport, Inc. 184,649
81-Cassens Transport Co. 181,484
82-Arnold Transportation Services 175,651
83-CD&L. 166,083
84-Superior 164,937
85-Gainey Transportation Services163,902
86-Motor Cargo 143,600
87-Ashley Distribution Services 159,342
88-Gordon Trucking, Inc. 159,173
89-Dawes Transport, Inc. 158,496
90-USF Bestway 157,873
91-Vitran Express 156,230
92-Arrow Trucking Company 150,438
93-Roberson Transportation 149,096
94-Graebel Van Lines, Inc. 148,819
95-Leaseway Motorcar 144,058
96-Roadrunner Freight Systems 142,811
97-Navajo Express, Inc. 141,417
98-Groendyke Transport, Inc. 138,167
99-Supervalu Transportation Inc.137,251
100-Jack Cooper Transport. Co. 135,592
101-Maverick Transportation, Inc. 130,832

[merrick4]

I guess being 85 on a list is highly desireable. Here's Harvey Gainey lounging in his corporate jet

http://www.businessweek.com/adsectio...sportation.htm

People like this is are so successful but I worked at LCT and I swear if that's how you need to run a company to make it in this world, I mean that company was a mess (though they treated me nicely or at least tried to).

[Bandit102]

Mesilla Valley Trucking. Royal Jones started with nearly nothing not too many years ago. He's a good hand and knows how to do business. He's not the greatest to his Lease Operators, but he is a businessman. I don't know how many trucks he has, I would guesstimate 2,500. He's opened a school as well. I've known him for many many years. Never tried to work for him though. They are out of Las Cruces, NM, 65 miles away from me.

Bandit102

I'm going to meet 'the man' as soon as conditions permit. I need to get past his 'front line' of course.

Any suggestions?

THX 4 the info, -that IS IMPRESSIVE!

It is said that you will never become what you envy. Thank God I don't envy successful/rich individuals, that puts me a notch ahead of the outright losers.

God Bless you Bandit! :!:

You'd be amazed once you get through his front line. He's a down to earth good old boy, really. He's into roundy-round dirt track racing, has a lot to do with the local track there in Las Cruces. Part owner or something like that. He's a good hand. Just knows how to turn small opportunities into gold.

[BanditsCousin]

14-United Van Lines, Inc. 1,163,437

94-Graebel Van Lines, Inc. 148,819

Hmmm, who drives for these carriers?

[Mandilon]

..........Just knows how to turn small opportunities into gold.

Do U know of a website-forum where these kind of individuals congregate (or do they avoid such 'cause they're too busy)?

Am I the only 'lunatic' on this board (today is full moon U know) that thinks he can grow such a co.?

The most successful individuals in the world have at one time or another been classified as lunatics by their peers.

Happy holidays to all

[merrick4]

The most successful individuals in the world have at one time or another been classified as lunatics by their peers.

You are only crazy til you make it, after that you are just eccentric.

The most successful individuals in the world have at one time or another been classified as lunatics by their peers.

You R-Tard. Have you completely lost it. You need to get a grip on yourself and come back down to reality. Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life. You will never amount to anything. You don't apply yourself. I think you seriously need some counseling and maybe a little Prozac.

I hope that helps!!!

[bullhauler]

Gibson transport alliston Ontario Canada, three trucks farther two sons just making a living, along comes Honda built a plant in there town, came to them you are local trucking company, you haul for us. They haul all the parts and supplies into that plant, three trucks to six hundred, in three years. To grow like that you need one big contract. jb hunt, walmart. Day Ross, McCain foods, fast trax, maple leaf foods. manitoulin, Canadian tire. See how it is done, if that is what you want to do, it comes all the way down to the small boys by me. ktl, big sky. right down to me we have three trucks, two shippers that give us eighty percent of our loads. gas out of Regina Sask, co-op has sixty trailers, I have friends that have from six to twenty five trucks on with them. you grow in the field you know as fast as you want to, right now three trucks is all we want

[Mandilon]

Steve

You R-Tard. Have you completely lost it. You need to get a grip on yourself and come back down to reality. Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life. You will never amount to anything. You don't apply yourself. I think you seriously need some counseling and maybe a little Prozac.

I hope that helps!!!

....would you provide me with your shrink's contact info

[Bandit102]

I wish I did know of such a site! It has been said that if one were to become successful, he should surround himself with those who are.

The most successful individuals in the world have at one time or another been classified as lunatics by their peers.

I was just trying to help you on your way. Remember me when your on the Forbes list.