Challenges for small carriers

Cybergal · Jun 6, 2007

Challenges for small carriers numerous, but not life-threatening
6/6/07

Despite significant regulatory and competitive challenges from the federal government and big trucking companies, small carriers are here to stay, two industry representatives told attendees of the CCJ Spring Symposium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Tuesday, June 5.

We have 400 entities a week applying for authority, said Dave Owen, president of the National Association of Small Trucking Companies. Owen was joined in a panel discussion -- moderated by CCJ editorial director Avery Vise -- by Jeff Wilmarth, president of Silver Arrow Express of Rockford, Ill.
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Hill-a-billy · Jun 6, 2007

Without the O/O's and small fleet owners the trucking industry would change dramatically. It's great to here the little guy still has a place at America's table.

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