Others come in search of full freight-
management capability – which means,
instead of just moving a load from Point A
to Point B, they’re seeking a full-fledged
partner to come in and manage that aspect
of the business and make sure they’re
getting optimal cost savings and bid
performance at the endof the year.
“We’re probably the best, or one of the best,
flatbed providers/open-deck providers,”
Roth said. “We’ve had a long history of
providing great flatbed services, so a lot of
the construction industry and that type of
business is pretty good for us. We will look
at it as a ‘How can we get future business?’
proposition rather than just today and now.
We actually go out and meet all of the
AT A GLANCE
WHO:
Meadow Lark Companies
WHAT:
Second-generation family business
offering freight-transport services across
North America via multiple entities,
including Meadow Lark Logistics, which
provides logistics programs and freight
management; Meadow Lark Agents,
a freight brokerage through a network of
nationwide agents; Meadow Lark Transport,
a trucking firm with a variety of equipment;
Meadow Lark Energy, specializing in moving
and setting up oil rig plays and providing
wind energy service; and Over the Road
Apparel, a line of apparel designed
specifically for truck drivers.
WHERE:
Headquarters in Billings, Mont.,
divisional offices in Winterville, N.C.,
Houston and Phoenix
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