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Jamie Hagen owner, Hell Bent Xpress.
Articlesby Jack RobertsMay 29, 2026

Jamie Hagen Gets Real About Running a Small Fleet in an Uncertain Economy

Small fleet owner Jamie Hagen says new legal risks, volatile fuel prices, and a changing freight market are forcing small carriers to rethink how they operate — and what they can afford.

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Jamie Hagen owner, Hell Bent Xpress.
PodcastsMay 28, 2026

Jamie Hagen Gets Real About Freight, Fuel Prices, Safety, and Small-Fleet Survival

Running a small trucking fleet right now isn’t easy, especially right now. And Jamie Hagen doesn’t sugarcoat it.

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Jamie Hagen, Hellbent Xpress.
Videosby Jack RobertsMay 28, 2026

Jamie Hagen Gets Real About Freight, Fuel Prices, Safety, and Small-Fleet Survival

Running a small trucking fleet right now isn’t easy, especially right now. And Jamie Hagen doesn’t sugarcoat it.

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Daimler-Class8 partnership.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 2, 2026

DTNA Partners with Class8 to Expand Digital Services for Freightliner Owner-Operators

A new partnership brings free wireless ELD service plus load optimization and dispatch planning tools to fourth- and fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia customers, with broader model availability planned through 2026.

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Column graphic illustration with Deborah Lockridge head shot and a small fleet truck in the background
Articlesby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 27, 2026

Why Small Trucking Fleets Are Still Standing [Commentary]

Why discipline, relationships, and focus have mattered more than size for smaller trucking fleets during the freight recession.

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Videosby Jack RobertsNovember 27, 2025

Brown Dog Trucking's Secrets to Small Fleet Success [Video]

Help is out there if you're looking to start your own trucking company. And Graig Morin knew exactly where to find it.

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Silchuk Transport.
Articlesby Jack RobertsNovember 25, 2025

Small Carrier Success Stories: Silchuk Transport

Professionalism is always front and center for Andrey Silchuk and the fleet he founded.

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Huff & Puff Trucking.
Articlesby Jack RobertsNovember 21, 2025

Small Carrier Success Stories: Huff & Puff Trucking

Answering the phone at all hours and constantly focusing on customer service have helped Huff & Puff Trucking become one of Tennessee's premier up-and-coming small fleets.

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Graig Morin, Brown Dog Trucking.
Articlesby Jack RobertsNovember 17, 2025

Small Carrier Success Stories: Graig Morin and Brown Dog Trucking

In the November-December issue of Heavy Duty Trucking, we talked with three small but successful fleets to learn how they found a way to compete with the big carriers.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 6, 2025

Trucker Path App Users Get Wex Fuel Savings

Trucker Path app users now have access to the 10-4 by Wex app, designed to provide owner-operators and small fleets with instant savings on diesel fuel.

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