Fleet Owners at Sitton Motor Lines
April 15, 2004
Small Fleet Owners Find Huge Success at Sitton
Joplin, MO - As an owner-operator in the trucking industry, your success is largely based upon the success of the carrier you contract with. That`s why more and more owner-operators are doing business with Sitton Motor Lines. At Sitton, owner-operators are given the great freight they need to drive to the top, along with the same respect and treatment a company driver receives.
Jim and Joyce Cordray of Clinton, Missouri are small fleet owners who have been with Sitton for nine of their sixteen years of professional driving. The couple owns eight trucks and says some of the best things about partnering with Sitton are the great freight, respectable miles and outstanding personnel support. "All Sitton personnel with whom we deal with have always gone the extra mile," said Joyce Cordray. "They are always accommodating, prompt and cheerful."
The Cordray`s decision to lease with Sitton was based on the company`s excellent turnover rate, which at the time was in the 30% range. Compared to the industry average of 114%, the Cordrays saw this as an exceptional company with plenty of opportunity. In addition, they couldn`t find another company that matched Sitton`s excellent benefits package, which resulted in plenty of savings for them.
In fact, Sitton has carried that exceptional benefits package throughout the years. Owner-operators enjoy up to .91 cpm, paid tolls, license and permits, cargo and liability insurance, vacations and more. Sitton also makes collecting a paycheck easy for small fleet owners by taking care of their payroll and taxes. All the small fleet owner has to do is set the rate of pay and Sitton will take care of the rest.
Sitton Motor Lines continues to supply the best benefits for company drivers and owner-operators. That`s just one of the many reasons why the Cordrays are making Sitton a part of their long-term future. "Sitton has always made us feel as family members and continue to treat us with respect," said the Cordrays. "We have no intentions of leaving."
The Cordrays also appreciate the humble atmosphere at Sitton. "Dick Sitton continues to be accessible to all drivers. The boss will also occasionally go out and haul freight to keep his finger on the pulse of the industry." All these qualities combined, are what makes Sitton an exceptional carrier to lease for and a huge success for small fleet owners.
When not on the road, the Cordrays enjoy spending time with their nine grandchildren and throwing spontaneous and creative parties with their friends.
To learn more about a career opportunity with Sitton, call 1-800-533-4765 or visit www.truckflix.com for an online application today.
